We still cannot chance driving the sled across Emerald Lake —to avoid the avalanche area.  It is just too mild and slushy…and all the new snow we got recently is not helping the slush freeze up.   The hardest part is getting the Ginzu Groomer across the lake — because it is super heavy and can easily get totally bogged down in this slush. Not a good situation.   We have been told by Avalanche Control(early January) NOT to sled or groom the walking trail or ski trail under the danger zone and that is understandable!   It leaves us no option right now…    All we can say is– “Sorry the trails are such a mess at Emerald Lake”.  We will not take a risk like that with our sled and driver! Hate to ask for Super Cold Weather—but that is what we need!

Yes —Joe did KHFR/TallyHo today/with many trees down—after the warm weather & tons of snow!
Tomorrow he hopes to do Emerald via the Connector with a trail on The ice???
We hope all goes well for a great weekend!

Good animal tracks today out by the picnic table– and we did also “track” down Historian–Chic Scott with his friend Gord. Wonderful visit talking about his latest and greatest book– “Mount Assiniboine – The Story “. Can’t wait to get our hands on it……and we will –AT Assiniboine Lodge–early February–that’s his book launch & the “Wanna be a Woody” weekend!

Tally Ho & Kicking Horse got groomed yesterday Jan 5. Champagne skee-‘in for you!