From Nov. 1st, 2019 to May 1st 2020 this facility will be under the jurisdiction of BioSki Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Club. Contact us at https://t.co/7HL7V5Po1V; our email is [email protected],, and the phone Hotline at 705 674-5202 which provides up-to-date trail information
March 23rd 2019 at 8.15 am
With tracks that are hard frozen, deteriorating snow conditions and no snow in the forecast the ski trail system is now officially closed for the season. Snowshoe trails are hard packed but will be slippery when frozen. Snowshoes are recommended
March 21st 2019 at 12.30.
BioSki will continue to staff the cottage over the weekend. Some tracks might be set with sufficient snowfall, otherwise conditions will remain as previously reportorted,; granular-icy. soft when above zero, hard to ski when frozen.
March 17th 2019 at 7.45am
There is severe deterioration of certain portions of the ski network. The track is only fair and granular-icy. The Up and Over is closed. Use the system at your own risk
.Use of snowshoes on the sonwoshoe trails is strongly advised.
March 16th 2019 at 2.30 pm
Kurt's trail and the Flat Five were track set at noon. Skiers report that the track is granular-icy and very fast. Users do so at their own risk.
Late tonight the system will be groomed and track set and should be much better for Sunday.
March 17th 2019 at 6.00 pm
Owing to the rain and mild weather what remains of the track is very soft. You are urged respectfully to avoid skiing until a return to colder weather when grooming and track setting can resume. The hotline will be updated as conditions change.
March 8th 2019 at 8.30 pm
With mild conditions in the forecast the ski trails, which are still in excellent condition, will not be freshly track set for the weekend.
You are encouraged to ski tomorrow, Saturday. Bad weather Sunday is not going to make for good skiing.
March 3rd . 2019 at 10.45 pm
The system was regroomed and track set this evening following very heavy use today. Without new snow the track is granular and icy. Skiers are advised to avoid trails with steep hills and will be skiing at their own risk.
February 26th , 2019 at 8.00 am
Following the mixed precipitation event of rain, freezing rain and snow the entire system was groomed and track set last night. Conditions are fair to good with a few granular sections.
February 24th , 2019 at 8.00 am
Owing to the present weather conditions the ski trails are closed until further notice to try and preserve the track. Anyone wishing to snowshoe should do so with great caution and at their own risk.
February 18th, 2019 at 7.30am
The entire system was groomed and track set last night in preparation for family day.
Both ski trails and snowshoe trails are in excellent condition. Enjoy.
February 14th, 2019 at 8.30am
The abundance of new snow imposed its own challenges to equipment but the entire system was groomed and trackset yesterday except for Gully Junction to Four Corners. Trails are good if not excellent. snowshoers will enjoy a workout in fresh snow.
February 8th, 2019 at 7.30pm
The grooming crew worked throughout the day to groom the icy conditions left by yesterdayβs ice storm. The entire system has been track set and conditions are fair to good. Expect hills to be very fast and caution is advised.
February 3rd, 2019 at 7am
Owing to damage to the trails by walkers with an unleashed dog late yesterday, the system was re-groomed and trackset overnight except for the section between Gully Junction and Four Corners, The system is in excellent condition.
February 2nd , 2019 at 6pm
The entire system was groomed and trackset early this afternoon. Skiers need to be aware that late in the day two adults and a large dog walked at least a portion of the system. Please ski with caution because some sections may be dangerous.