https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/trails/groups/la-perdrix-notre-dame-de-lourdes/ Activity feed for the group, La Perdrix trails – Birch Mountain Sports Inc (Notre Dame de Lourdes). Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:20:25 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.4.0 en-CA 30 hourly 2 4ff67ab263173d92a1638878319c1708 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12328/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:17:52 -0600 Jan 19, 2026 trail update – trails were groomed Saturday Jan 17, however we had more snow and high winds on Sunday, Jan 18. There are some snow drifts at the trailhead and in a few other open areas, but the trails were skied Jan 19th and the tracks are visible. It is a little slow going due to the recent fresh snow, but at least there is no ice!

]]> 0 397fa00ed83b44d9e49958257d78c76a https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12269/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:46:42 -0600 Jan 12, 2026 trail update – Trails are skiable, but need to be repacked and tracked after the fresh snow from Jan 9th.

]]> 0 15c03569058cee53f39bf90e5d3b3548 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12235/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:47:54 -0600 Jan 9, 2026 trail update – all trails were groomed Jan 7 and are in excellent skiing condition. A warming fire will be going in the chalet for Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

]]> 0 4dcf2cf3b46d7f6b3fadec48eaf05bcc https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12141/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:38:31 -0600 Trails groomed Dec 31 after a fresh snowfall. Trails in excellent condition.

]]> 0 0cdcafc4dec31b56c9df49837cb7bdaf https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11993/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:51:08 -0600 December 11, 2025 update: Our area has received steady snowfall, trails will be groomed and ready for skiing on Sunday Dec 14, 2025. Zone4 will be open for membership registration on Friday Dec 13, or pick up a membership form at the trail head or in the ski chalet. Day use is $5/day.

]]> 0 195742b2c368a71a4671fdd6138418ba https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11986/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:32:39 -0600 Dec 8, 2025 – The trails are ready for snow. We have a light covering of snow and more on the way this week. Hopefully, very soon, we will have enough snow to groom the trails. So far, only snowshoeing is possible.

]]> 0 e9e811feed092fd92faa06a8890c842c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11920/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:15:58 -0500 March 28, 2025 Trail update – Three inches of fresh snow and all trails were groomed today. Don’t put your skis away yet! A warming fire will be started in the chalet for Saturday and Sunday mornings.

]]> 0 cdf9fb4d950a96e1feb36aaa5b43786e https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11691/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:21:27 -0600 Feb 8, 2025 trail update – trails were packed and tracked Friday Feb 7, 2025. Will be a good weekend to ski or snowshoe.

]]> 0 284c89f30dd7046ff59ea38ddea98d24 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11638/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:46:53 -0600 Jan 31, 2025 trail update – Trails are being regroomed this afternoon and will be in good skiing conditions for the weekend.

]]> 0 834dc38f12390694d3f763e485848682 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11603/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:22:44 -0600 Jan 26, 2025 trail update – trails were last groomed Jan 25th. The South La Perdrix trail from East of Dump Trail to almost the field blew in again last night with the strong South winds. It is a snowshoer’s paradise on this trail but almost impossible to ski this short stretch. All other trails are good skiing. Trails will be regroomed once the…Read more

]]> 0 834dc38f12390694d3f763e485848682 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11602/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:22:44 -0600 Jan 26, 2025 trail update – trails were last groomed Jan 25th. The South La Perdrix trail from East of Dump Trail to almost the field blew in again last night with the strong South winds. It is a snowshoer’s paradise on this trail but almost impossible to ski this short stretch. All other trails are good skiing. Trails will be regroomed once the…Read more

]]> 0 834dc38f12390694d3f763e485848682 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11601/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:22:44 -0600 Jan 26, 2025 trail update – trails were last groomed Jan 25th. The South La Perdrix trail from East of Dump Trail to almost the field blew in again last night with the strong South winds. It is a snowshoer’s paradise on this trail but almost impossible to ski this short stretch. All other trails are good skiing. Trails will be regroomed once the…Read more

]]> 0 0c59c104473789cd5eaecd888cf88192 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11591/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:25:06 -0600 Saturday Jan 25, 2025 trail update – several more snow drifts from yesterday at the trail head and South Perdrix trail. All trails were renovated and tracked this afternoon. Will be good for skiing tomorrow on Sunday.

]]> 0 ea915f1d98513a08bebc4ea9cd0a6a73 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11578/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:48:53 -0600 Jan 24, 2025 trail update – trails last groomed Monday Jan 20, 2025. Some additional light snowfall on the trails since then.

]]> 0 c34cad6f60bcf6735a162bab344adefa https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11443/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:03:37 -0600 Jan 10, 2025 trail update – we had a light covering of snow this week and will groom trails by end of day today (Friday Jan 10). More snow expected for the weekend.

]]> 0 3406f7a39d06d1863c3eadde3c798408 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11395/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:34:48 -0600 Jan 2, 2025 trail update – Trails last groomed Dec 20th. With the warm temperatures over the holidays, the trails have held up ok but are hard packed and fast. We are holding off on re-grooming until we get additional snowfall. A warming fire will be started in the chalet for this weekend skiing.

]]> 0 7e87301d0b0ef8941410ab4e6f755fa2 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11240/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:40:13 -0600 Dec 19, 2024 trail update – Six inches of fresh snow this week! All ski and snowshoe trails were last groomed Dec 17 but are now snow covered. All trails will again be packed and tracked Friday Dec 20th by end of day – ready for the weekend. A fire will be warming up the ski chalet for Saturday and Sunday mornings. Enjoy the season!

]]> 0 b2461adaaf5a71dd070e08068bd359e6 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11180/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:23:47 -0600 Dec 14. 2-24 – driveway and parking lot were plowed today. Newly set tracks on La Glissade, Les Lapins, and Piste de Traineau. Short cut to the field has been lightly packed but not tracked. All other ski trails were pakced and tracked yesterday.

]]> 0 0a6831ebbcef0695db5316853ded124c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11173/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:31:10 -0600 Dec 13, 2024 trail update – Trails were packed and tracked today, Friday Dec 13. Excellent skiing conditions! A fire will be going to warm up the chalet for Saturday and Sunday morning, Dec 14/15.
Happy trails!

]]> 0 23eabc72b4476b2a74a4df6c929ecaed https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11119/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:19:54 -0600 Dec 9, 2024 trail update – more heavy snow on Dec 8th. Ski trails are somewhat snow covered and hard to see the ski tracks. Trails will be repacked and tracked this week, update to follow. The snow covered overhanging branches on the snowshoe trails have been cut back and these trails are open.

]]> 0 d14bd217798d898ef938f544f68b4c07 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11110/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:01:22 -0600 Dec 6, 2024 trail update – trails are being packed and tracked today and will be ready for skiing by afternoon Dec 6, Friday. Will be good skiing conditions for the weekend, even with the warmer temperatures. A warming fire is on today, and will be lite for the weekends as well.

]]> 0 13a24a2d4a526aa0b2be6616402afa32 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11106/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:51:18 -0600 Dec 5, 2024 trail update
Trails last groomed Nov 28 and are in good condition. A few hanging branches on the snowshoe trails but those will be clipped over the weekend. We will have a fire started in the chalet fireplace on the mornings of Dec 6, 7, 8 (Fri, Sat, Sun). There is a BBQ on the chalet deck for people to use. Outdoor biffy was brought…Read more

]]> 0 b483d59adaf8bcc50569b6ede4dbb7ae https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11077/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:58:18 -0600 Nov 29, 2024 trail update
Trails were groomed Nov 28. Lots of snow to start off the ski season. We will have a fire started in the fireplace this weekend (Nov 30/Dec 1) to warm up the chalet.

]]> 0 49dda29d8e183c680c7d2ecc7589c59c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11062/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:14 -0600 Nov 26, 2024 trail update
We had an abundance of snow last week. Trails are being packed and groomed and will be ready for skiing and snowshoeing the weekend of Nov 30. Come check out our new ski chalet that is on the trails.

]]> 0 b2158de3b0099aedd2215a06a34f130a https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10907/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:12:07 -0600 March 8, 2024 – Trails were groomed again on March 7, 2024 after the fresh snowfall and are in excellent skiing condition.
We will have the woodstove going in the new chalet this weekend March 9 and 10th. Hope to see you there, will be the best skiing of the year!

]]> 0 a810dddff60770cc7c77d68f1788880f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10861/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:17:37 -0600 March 4, 2024 – new snow this weekend. Trails were groomed today March 4. Come out and ski them before it starts melting again!

]]> 0 68df8a9f10f3552419bc3b606e4d3f2e https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10721/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:12:57 -0600 Feb 4, 2024 update – We still have snow!! Trails have snow but lane crossing is icy, and trails will be crusty and icy when temperatures drop below zero. Soft and skiable when melting temperatures, but there are some twigs and fine grey “dust” covering. Would not recommend skin skies. Only bare spot so far is the South point in the open field,…Read more

]]> 0 75b5b5c054dbcfb8e39a3108bdd10201 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10597/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:15:02 -0600 Trails were last groomed Jan 18, 2024 and are in good condition.

]]> 0 38ddb8441239ae2ee66b7484d5cc1950 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10249/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:32:25 -0600 0 0df024bacaee4ac6450b6e0e8015d169 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10240/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:25:36 -0600 December 25, 2023 trail update. The La Perdrix trails were packed and tracked December 23. We only have 3 – 4 inches of snow. It is good for hiking and snowshoeing but not great for skiing. The second portion of the trails across the lane is in better condition for skiing. The start of the trails at the entrance have a lot of leaf debris and is…Read more

]]> 0 c9820304e3a1532da68178a82816d84d https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10188/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:38:44 -0500 BMS is gearing up for the 23/24 ski and snowshoe season. Trails were cleared and mowed in October ahead of the early snow! The ski chalet is expected to be in use before Christmas. We had a couple of snow falls here so far, but with the melting temperatures, trails are not yet groomed. However, trails are open for snowshoeing. Our club…Read more

]]> 0 47f5b9a29de05490f68ca8430acb5129 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9930/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:53:48 -0500 Update: We are having a hotdog roast on the trails Sunday March 19 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Join us at the firepit by the chalet which is situated just a short walking distance inside the bush (under construction). We will provide the hotdogs, marshmallows, hot chocolate and cookies. Trails were last groomed March 15th. There is some blown in…Read more

]]> 0 efc1b5f2268e5748b5526d9911bc0900 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9806/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:14:59 -0600 Feb 25, 2023 trail update – trails were packed and groomed last night Feb 24th. Excellent skiing and snowshoeing.

]]> 0 f95cd79067de70f8069d7fb45b0e3025 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9720/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 21:45:19 -0600 Feb 5, 2023 – Trail update – trails were packed and tracked on Saturday. Excellent skiing and snowshoeing.

]]> 0 3d61586032a46637e7b041a1284d5b69 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9687/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:12:09 -0600 Jan 29/23 trail update – trails were packed and tracked yesterday. The sun is shining and there is very little wind on the trails, even in this cold snap, it is excellent skiing.

]]> 0 1248f7544aa041d9270e4b98446ce133 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9643/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 01:27:21 -0600 We skied La Perdrix trails today for the first time. Heavy hoar frost made the woods a winter wonderland, and added an inch or two of soft fresh hoar-snow to be skied-in on the classic tracks. These gently rolling trails in sheltered woods are very enjoyable. The stuffies throughout the trails were an added surprise; Snoopy on skis was our…Read more

]]> 0 bedc66ea9260e6398b64f690df7613e9 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9642/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 01:19:37 -0600 0 cd8672ea0f82427da6af45b23b25767c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9432/ Mon, 26 Dec 2022 23:19:41 -0600 Dec 26, 2022 trail update – It is a beautiful winter wonderland out there! Trails were packed and tracked to day. Snowshoe trails are deep with a lot of snow.

]]> 0 3126b928f8530fc2ff544280485ddd95 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9377/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:40:27 -0600 Dec 18, 2022 trail update – Excellent skiing and snowshoeing conditions. Trails were packed and tracked yesterday after several days of fresh snow falling out here in Notre Dame.

]]> 0 25acff93f6760d2f4118ce53cc27f882 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9305/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:45:25 -0600 0 6daa956f7f545fce7514090578bf7e74 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9273/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:52:38 -0600 Saturday Dec 3 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm is our free hotdog / hot chocolate day. Instructions available on how to select and wax skis. Bonfire will be at the chalet (enclosed but not heated), at the junction of La Perdrix and Renard Rouge trails, just a short walk/ski/snowshoe into the bush. Dress for the weather.

]]> 0 e5e86dbc45da7b2f6d96da7fde185e26 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9221/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:12:41 -0600 Nov 22, 2022 – Snowshoe trails are in excellent condition with enough snow. Ski trails were packed and tracked on Saturday Nov 19, 2022. Trails are skiable but there is a considerable amount of small twigs sticking up. Field portion has canola stubble sticking out. Recommend using “rock” skis at this early stage of the ski season.

]]> 0 ce3a6c932ba0f9b4d938e09b3d572871 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8932/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:55:43 -0500 April 2, 2022 – Trail up, all the trails are still snow covered. Skiing is still possible when below freezing, there are indentations in the snow where the ski trails are. We have not regroomed the trails in an effort to preserve the snow. I hiked all the trails today, they are ideal for snowshoeing or hiking. Once it starts to get above zero, the…Read more

]]> 0 03c66e86e17d4f216d057e92e4069f1d https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8854/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:28:07 -0500 We are having a full moon ski and snowshoe event on Friday March 18 at 7:45 pm. Meet at the trail head. Moon rises at 8:16 pm. If trails are icy due to the predicted melting coming up, we can hike or snowshoe. We will have a fire going outside. Trails were groomed Friday March 11. However, Saturday’s winds blew in the trails Renard Rough and the…Read more

]]> 0 fa4f750f3d04a5838d4fad27c3cd8c18 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8838/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 03:31:16 -0600 A post on the A Cross Country Ski Club Facebook group on Friday afternoon says:
La Perdrix in Notre Dame is groomed and ready for skiers and snowshoers.

]]> 0 947eb1f9ac44ed85cbe8ed20cd864f65 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8754/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:22:19 -0600 Trails were groomed Monday Feb 21, 2022 and are in great condition.

]]> 0 bac0b94d57f293a59cd5551c8a5a2e8b https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8560/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:24:45 -0600 Trails packed and tracked on Sunday Jan 30, 2022. Good skiing conditions with a bit more rolling terrain than usual due to the amount of snow.

]]> 0 0fdc5ffdf614980efb55bf1dbc3aed31 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8514/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:34:54 -0600 Trails are in good condition. Last groomed Wednesday Jan 26, 2022.

]]> 0 fba1220c6067f074c6e2f3588fc7b59f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8458/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 20:35:54 -0600 Jan 22, 2022 – Trails have been packed and re-tracked. South side is a slightly rolling with a steep transition to the inner Grosbec loop. North side is smoother skiing.

]]> 0 92d7abc6eb9b07b446ff1bbabae7ab94 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8444/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 14:49:20 -0600 Jan 22, 2022 trail update – This week’s snow and strong South winds have blown in many of the trails. Most trails are currently not skiable. But excellent for snowshoers! Vic will be out packing and tracking the trails this afternoon. Expect groomed trails for late afternoon or early evening today.

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