Sunshine Coast Loppet

12/28/2021

Gorgeous day to be on the trails. Get outside and enjoy. Thank you groomers and trail hosts for making it possible. Thank you to everyone who used chains today and made the trip a breeze.

12/26/2021

Have fun up there! Please use chains.

12/19/2021

Dakota Ridge is open!

02/14/2021

Thank you for your help and support

SO MUCH LOVE for has been SHARED and we have already received over $1600 in donations! THANK YOU. HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF$2000 and donate to our Annual Club Fundraiser.
https://www.canadahelps.org/me/4wWFuwm

02/07/2021

A chance to pay it forward so our kids learn to love skiing.

This is AMAZING to raise over $1200! THANK YOU for your SUPPORT. There are still a few more weeks to help us reach our goal of $2000...
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/cross-country-ski-de-fond-canada/p2p/Annual-Club-Fundraiser/page/dakota-ridge-nordics/

01/27/2021

So much fresh snow! Get up and enjoy. Thank you groomers and other volunteers!!

As of 10 am January 26, 2021, it is -2°C overcast and lightly snowing. Received 35 cm of new snow overnight and 56 cm of new snow from Sunday making a total base of 234 cm.
All x country ski trails are in the process of being groomed today.

Compact snow starts at the 3 km mark on the Forest Service road. Ploughing is in progress. 4x4 and chains are strongly recommended.

Please remember: The Forest Service Road to Dakota Ridge is an active logging road with log hauling taking place up to 7 days/week. Please use caution, obey posted speed limits and be prepared to encounter logging trucks when going up or entering the roadway when coming down. Photo courtesy of Liz Joy.

See you out there!

01/17/2021

Dakota Ridge Report - from Alpha Adventures. 9:45 am.

+1°c with light to moderate wind and overcast. 3-4cm fresh snow overnight.

All snowshoe trails open. Grouse, Raven's Loop, Whiskey Jack and Woodpecker closed. All other XC trails open. Grooming currently in progress.

Road clear to bridge, then slushy with compact snow for final 2km. Busy with logging trucks on branch 5.

Have fun.

12/28/2020

A great day on Dakota Ridge. Thanks for the update Alpha Adventures- The Outdoor Adventure Store

Dakota Ridge report - today. 10 am.

0°c, partially overcast but clearing at the top. 4-5cm amazing fresh light powder snow on top of base.

Road clear to km 9, then compact snow. Chains advised. Road being graded now.

Be safe. Have fun!

12/25/2020

What a week we've had with 1.5 meters of snow

As of 9 am -2⁰C and a beautiful blue bird day! No new snow, the base is at 145 cm.

Cross country ski trails are currently being groomed and snowshoe trails have been compacted.

Compact snow starts at the 4 km mark, please drive with caution, there are some very slippery sections. Chains strongly recommend.
See you out there!

12/19/2020

We have a winter wonderland just in time for Christmas!
Thank you Alpha Adventures- The Outdoor Adventure Store for the photo. Thank you volunteers for grooming & hosting! Thank you Sunshine Coast Regional District for opening!

Dakota Ridge Report December 19th:
0°c and light rain at top. No fresh snow overnight.
Road is clear to km 9, then compact snow/ice to the top. Chains recommend just past the bridge ❄️