Bragg Creek rejuvenation
Trip date: Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Submitted by haywire
Particpants:
nobody but me
Discussion:
There's been some 'chatter' on this site and in social media about the 'interesting' grooming on Iron Springs/Elbow earlier this week. There was an equipment issue on the Rabbit, that resulted in the poorly groomed and trackset trails. The hard working volunteers have fixed the Rabbit, and reset those trails. It's not like this has never happened before.
I would implore those who are critical of the efforts of BCT to remember that these are volunteers who are trying their best to rejuvenate the volunteer tracksetting group with a total reset of volunteers and repair of all the equipment in November.
We should be thankful to those volunteers who have contributed in the past, and to the new volunteers who are committed to providing the best user experience possible with their resources.
This weekend, I hope skiers also set their expectations accordingly, as the Alberta Youth Championships will be held in West Bragg Creek. The volunteers first priority will be to the race, which will be mostly around the core ski trails. However, the outer trails will still be available to ski for non competitors. I expect, as in the past, but depending on this forecast storm, that BCT will try to keep the other ski trails groomed and trackset. Or just come out and cheer on these young, budding Olympic athletes. It is a really fun event.
May good Karma follow you and your skis
Respectfully
Bruce Barker
Founder and former Head Groomer, BCT