Nordic Pulse

Tuesday 17-Feb'26 7:15 AM  

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SHORT VERSION:  -14.7 °C @ 7:00 AM.   Selected trails have been groomed & trackset with the snocat. Good skiing, skate & classic.

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LONG VERSION:  Well, the mercury has fallen out of the thermometer. We have groomed as much as possible overnite, so the sking will be decent, but it is definitely a 2 toque day. Dress warmly!

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RENTAL SHOP HOURS UPDATE: Despite continued good snow conditions and enjoyable skiing, evening walk-in visitor traffic has been minimal, while member usage remains strong. To align the rental shop operating hours with current walk-in traffic levels, daily closing times may be adjusted. Please contact the office 250-564-3809 for confirmation. 

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SNOWMAKING: With the cooler temperatures, we were able fire up the guns last nite, & will make snow continuously for the next few days. If you wander very far off the recently groomed trails, expect to see growing snowwhales here & there. You will get lots of notice, the turbines on the snowguns do not have a silencer. Take care to NOT ski over the various hoses and electrical cables. A few days of this, and we should be able to retire them for the season.

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FAMILY FUN DAY DEBRIEF: Fabulous day. 155 trail passes distributed, many to first time skiers. 18 lessons, 65 self guided tours, a busy laser gun station at the biathlon, and 125-ish hotdogs roasted! Thanks to our volunteers, & all the participants that made Otway a part of your Family Day!