Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Feb. 24, 2004
Blue trail is broken to Drop-off Ridge, very good track; solid snow with little collapse under-foot. Many skiers showed up early and contributed to the trail-breaking. It is also partially broken towards Breau Creek from the snowmobile trail near the oil rig site.
I agree with Harold about Le Club Castor; nicely groomed classic trails, gentle but varied terrain, nice club-house and friendly atmosphere. I believe that they serve Acadian meals on many if not all weekends.
Last week Cy, Roy & I had a very nice ski from Evan to Johnson's Mills (nice view of the bay & Shepody Mtn) where a snowmobile had gone straight at Second Wescock Hill and accessed a new road left by forestry operations in the area. (To access, go up the hill at Frosty Hollow then left on the road on top of the hill, by Phinney's Scrap Yard.) Clarence
Blue trail is broken to Drop-off Ridge, very good track; solid snow with little collapse under-foot. Many skiers showed up early and contributed to the trail-breaking. It is also partially broken towards Breau Creek from the snowmobile trail near the oil rig site.
I agree with Harold about Le Club Castor; nicely groomed classic trails, gentle but varied terrain, nice club-house and friendly atmosphere. I believe that they serve Acadian meals on many if not all weekends.
Last week Cy, Roy & I had a very nice ski from Evan to Johnson's Mills (nice view of the bay & Shepody Mtn) where a snowmobile had gone straight at Second Wescock Hill and accessed a new road left by forestry operations in the area. (To access, go up the hill at Frosty Hollow then left on the road on top of the hill, by Phinney's Scrap Yard.) Clarence
Monday, February 09, 2004
Our family skied at Grande Digue yesterday. The Club Castor is on Route 530, nearer to Cocagne than Grande Digue, and about a 45 minute drive from Sackville. It's probably the best place for families in the area because the trails are groomed, and very flat. It's on private property and there are no ATV's. Even the snowmobilers are very careful when they cross the one intersecting track. The Club Castor consists of a series of ski loops which are centred on a Camp. Each loop is from 1.5 to 4 km. The Camp provides washroom facilities, light snacks and even beer. You can purchase a season's pass or pay as you go. It's $5.00 per family per visit, and well worth it.
On February 21 there will be a fundraiser, with proceeds going to a sailing programme for handicapped persons. Cost is $10 per adult, less for students (can't remember exactly) and free for children under 12. Registration & start is from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and prizes will be given at 3:00 PM. There will be $1,700 in prizes! If there's no snow, then the fundraiser will be held on the 28th. Hope to see you there, and perhaps someday we'll have something like this in Sackville :-)
On February 21 there will be a fundraiser, with proceeds going to a sailing programme for handicapped persons. Cost is $10 per adult, less for students (can't remember exactly) and free for children under 12. Registration & start is from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and prizes will be given at 3:00 PM. There will be $1,700 in prizes! If there's no snow, then the fundraiser will be held on the 28th. Hope to see you there, and perhaps someday we'll have something like this in Sackville :-)
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Here's some news from Rob Summerby-Murray:
Saturday January 31
Mount Allison's Society of All Nations, assisted by RSM, introduced 16 international students to the delights of X-C skiing at Sackville's Beech Hill. Lots of spills on excellent snow conditions, redeemed by copious quantities of hot chocolate brewed over a camp stove in the hut. Two people with 'natural talent' (Enrika from Germany and Chica(sp?) from Japan) proved that it is possible to have never skiied before and still manage a creditable 5km loop. More converts being won all the time!
Sunday February 1
In keeping with the gospel truth of ski evangelism, yet another convert to the discipline on Sunday at Beech Hill. New Zealander Rhonda discovered the way, the truth and the light on the tracks of Beech Hill. Tracks looking decidedly worse for wear by late Sunday after a weekend of fairly intensive use and not much fresh snow. Too many ATV tracks in the park but lots of considerate snow-shoers who are doing their bit by preserving the nordic tracks.
Saturday January 31
Mount Allison's Society of All Nations, assisted by RSM, introduced 16 international students to the delights of X-C skiing at Sackville's Beech Hill. Lots of spills on excellent snow conditions, redeemed by copious quantities of hot chocolate brewed over a camp stove in the hut. Two people with 'natural talent' (Enrika from Germany and Chica(sp?) from Japan) proved that it is possible to have never skiied before and still manage a creditable 5km loop. More converts being won all the time!
Sunday February 1
In keeping with the gospel truth of ski evangelism, yet another convert to the discipline on Sunday at Beech Hill. New Zealander Rhonda discovered the way, the truth and the light on the tracks of Beech Hill. Tracks looking decidedly worse for wear by late Sunday after a weekend of fairly intensive use and not much fresh snow. Too many ATV tracks in the park but lots of considerate snow-shoers who are doing their bit by preserving the nordic tracks.
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