Sunday 11-Jan 2026 4:30 AM

THIS WEEKEND'S GRAND EVENT CONTINUES: The 2nd day of the Teck BC Cup #1 is happenin' at Otway Jan 11th today (Sunday) For the schedule of all the action, click here. For map of open trails & parking click here.

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SHORT VERSION: +1.4°C @ 4:15 AM. Limited snowcat grooming & tracksetting. Skate lane skidoo/ginzoo grooming of the flats planned. Should be decent skiing, the earlier the better.

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LONG VERSION: The air temp dropped down to -1.3 C at 2:30AM, so we had a short but productive window that we could refresh tracks with the snocat. By 4:15 the air temp had warmed to +1.4 C, the snow was getting beligerent so the snocat scuttled off to the barn for its daily nap a little earlier than usual. However the skidoo/ginzoo can work with snow at slightly warmer temperatures than the snocat, so we plan on refreshing the skate lanes on the flats this morning. We should be able to get them all done before it gets too warm to even work with that equipment. As long as the operator works continuously, and doesn't stop for his hourly coffee break (bit of a slacker, that one!).

This is good weather & snow for skiing, unless you only venture out of your house when it is a 2 toque day. The earlier your ski today the better, because it IS going to warm up, and the snowpack is going to get softer and slower as the day goes on. Anything after 12:00 PM is likely be a klister day. There are a few restrictions until 4:00 PM each day on what trails you can access (see link to map above). The race trails will be vacated by 4:00PM, so feel free to ski wherever you wish.

TRAIL HAZARD 1: The as-of-yet un-named New Dog Trail 2025 had tracks set on both sides, but the snowcat kicked up some dirt in a few places. We will have to wait until we get the next measurable snowfall before we venture out on those trails with the snocat again, otherwise we are risking ruining the trail for the rest of the season.

TRAIL HAZARD 2: Today's gusty winds tend to make some vertical trees that are past their best-before-date want to lie down on the trail. If you encounter one, just report the trail it is on, & the approx diameter of the tree. The office will dispatch a groomer to clean it up ASAP. Ski with care, you never know what is around the next blind corner.

PARKING: The overflow lot was plowed Saturday morning. See the above map link for location. Or, take the Barking Lot turnoff just after the 2nd set of railway tracks if u are coming from town, drive thru the brand new open yellow gate (thanks to Omenica Fabricating) then immediately go thru the open (& rather historic) gate on your right. You can have a pleasant walk or ski to the main parking lot along the packed trail that parallels Otway Road. Popular lots 2, 3, & 4 are all available. IT would best to humour the meet & greet parking attendants, so your car doesn't get towed and parted out before you finish your ski :)

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OUT OF TOWNERS: Welcome visitors! We have the most comprehensive reciprocal arrangements of any nordic or alpine facility in western Canada, by far. If you have a current season's pass from one of the more than 70 Nordic & Alpine facilities listed, make sure you request your 25% discount when you purchase your day pass. Click here to acces our Partner's Page. If your Season's Pass is from one of those that offer a discount to our members, you will get an instant 25% discount on your trail day pass today. (If your home facility is not on the list, ask your manager to contact reciprocal@caledonianordic.com to make arrangements for the balance of the season.)

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