Welcome to Spring Break! Spring Skiing higher up.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Currently -1.2 degrees, with 6 cm of new snow yesterday. The parking lot is frozen. There will be no more grooming this year. With the warm conditions, the Prinoth Bison has been cleaned for the season and all of the equipment has been brought in. Four skiers were on the hill and found some decent skiing conditions above the South Hub. There is a small sinkhole on Larch Lake Loop – when travelling from the Whoopee North connector towards Whoopee South it is on the west side of the trail. Water and dirt are appearing in several areas. Trees have been reported across the trails: Sentinel by the 3 way intersection. All of the gates have been closed in order to keep the motorized vehicles from the trails so damage does not happen during the melt.
The roads crews have not been coming up. The road is bare but please be careful with the potholes (craters) on Edgar Road.
If you have anything to report, send an email to trailreport@skilarchhills.ca
Snowshoe Trails
2026 March 4. The trails are ready for the snowshoeing fans.
Trails are pretty good shape. The lower trails are quite icy and you will need cleats. As you get closer to the South Hub the trails have more snow. A couple of small logs to step over due to low snow pack.
Cleats recommended for the icy patches.
It is recommended that you carry a map or download the Larch Hills Trail maps onto Avenza to be able to track your progress.
Our snow shoe trails are “User Maintained.” Please carry garden clippers and/or a folding saw and help us keep our trails clear of anything that is impeding progress or may get in someone’s face.
Report anything you can not deal with to trailreport@skilarchhills.ca.
Our trails are not patrolled. If you are unable to return to the Chalet on your own, you may have a long wait for help. Be prepared to look after yourself (extra food, clothing, fire starter, and water).
For more snowshoe trail information visit our Snowshoe page.
Non-Groomed Trails and Backcountry
2026 March 9
The new snow has improved conditions. There will still be some crust (or rocks) close to the surface in a few spots. Watch for variable conditions. Generally better at the north end.
A vehicle has driven the entire length of the non-trackset portion of Metford Road, part of Devil”s Lunge and a bit of Raven’s Ridge. The new snow has left it skiable going uphill. It will be difficult skiing downhill with the ruts.
The middle section of Raven’s Ridge was good yesterday. The west end, below the junction with Lidstone Connection, had rocks showing.
If you find anything that needs attention please report it: trailreport@skilarchhills.ca or trailreport@shuswaptrails.com.