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Winter Arrives (again) at WBC

Report Submitted by SkierRoger
(trip) Date: Wednesday Mar 20, 2024

Submitted: Wednesday Mar 20, 2024 at 19:11

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So winter is back, again!

West Bragg Creek didn't get great amount of snow but certainly enough to fill in the old, icy tracks. Enough to make things silky smooth & allow good traction on the uphills. But most of all, enough to make for a very pleasant day!

I started from the Fullerton Parking lot, off highway 66, near the Allen Bill day use area and travelled along Iron Springs and Elbow trails. Only 1 car and 1 school bus in sight. So nice to see some students from Black Diamond High School out for ski lesson. Who knows, we might even receive a trip report from them...

I was lucky enough to enjoy untouched snow through for most of my trip. A couple of skiers eventually past me going the other direction which then allowed me to sail along through their tracks. Either way, I just couldn't lose today!

What a pleasure it was to visit with Morica, Gail and Rita as they enjoyed their lunch at the Iron Springs - Elbow Connector picnic table.

As I returned to Fullerton, I had the great pleasure of visiting with Pat who is a retired History professor from U of C. I just finished reading a book on Russia and he was kind enough to fill some historical gaps for me. Wise man that Pat!

A few rocks to watch for: particularity nearest to the Fullerton parking lot. WBC can do with more snow, which is on the way.

Light and fluffy snow

Looking back on my tracks.
Just a lovely view point!

New tracks just set from a passing skier

Rita (right), Gail (left) and Morica (back) enjoying their lunch

I was surprised to hear from Morica, who lives in Revelstoke, that their winter was not great this year. Lots of rain at the lower elevations. Of course the snow-line continues to rise as spring approaches.

Elbow

Returning back in some nice skier set tracks. Still snowing.

GPS details of todays trip