Trail Maintenance Crew

The White Butte trail crew from left to right.
Gregg Brewster, Jim Fletcher, Murray Steffenson, Peter Whitehead, and Dave Brewster and Chuck Brumwell
to contact our trail crew e-mail facilities@reginaskiclub.ca


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White Butte drift management

On Saturday February 6th, 21 RSC volunteers came out to White Butte Trails with shovels to help with drift management after the storm Jan 23-25th which involved 40 cms of snow & 70 km winds & left drifts 1-2 meters high in 4 places the machinery couldn't handle. The good news is that the snow fencing installed last fall really works. In an hour, 4 major snow drifts (Marsh, West Butte & Snowberry trails) were demolished, bringing the entire trail system back into skiable condition. This is just in time for the Regina Loppet, Sask XC Provincials & Sask Biathlon Provincials scheduled for later this month. Thanks to the following people for their time & efforts: Brian Wagner, Brian Torgunrud, Bruce McKee, Velda Back, Lorna McPherson, Bradley Kerr, Donna Pasiechnik, Dean Guthiel, Barry Mang, Sharon & Brian Hoiland,Mary Saso, Doug Price, Fred Cameron, Steve Wihak, Jim Fletcher, Peter Whitehead, Murray Steffenson, Dave & Edna & Gregg Brewster. A special thanks to Ron Blechinger & the Kinsmen RSC group for loaning their snowmobile & drag to supplement our old Alpine, since both our new machines (SWT & UTV) are broken down & in for repairs.

White Butte Junction #8                       Youth & Experience                              All Done

Fred Cameron                                          Marsh Trail Jan.25th.                           North Willow Jan. 26th.

White Butte Trail Report

                


Updated March 6, 2010; 11:00 .
All trails are in good condition, although the warm weather has exposed a few bare spots. Expect Spring ski conditions as temperatures warm towards mid-day & then cool off in late afternoon. Trails will be icy in the early morning, softer & skiable in the late morning but very soft & unskiable by early afternoon. We are in "survival mode" but we hope to ski until the end of March weather permitting. So get out there & enjoy the great weather & our quality trails. The main dog walking trail & 1st southern loop was rough packed again February 19th.

WHITE BUTTE TRAIL CONDITION DETAILS:

Trail Distance Type Rating Last Groomed Condition
Marsh 1.6km CLASSIC ONLY Novice February 6/10
Groomed & tracked : classic : Fair/good
Willow 1.7km Classic/Skate Advanced Novice February 28/10 Groomed & tracked
skate : good
classic : good
Aspen 0.7km Classic/Skate Advanced Novice February 28/10 Groomed & tracked
skate : good
classic : good
Sage 0.8km Classic/Skate Advanced Novice February 28/10 Groomed & tracked
skate : good
classic : good
West Butte 1.7km Skate/classic Advanced Intermediate February 28/10 Groomed & tracked
skate : good
classic : good
East Butte 1.9km Classic/Skate Advanced Novice February 22/10 Groomed & Tracked
skate : very good
classic : good
Rose 0.6km Classic/Skate Advanced Novice February 22/10 Groomed & tracked
skate : good
classic : good
Cherry Hills 1.3km Skate/classic Expert February 28/10
Groomed & tracked
Skate - good; classic - N/A
Snowberry 2.0km Skate/classic Advanced Intermediate February 28/10. Groomed & tracked

Skate - good ; Classic - good
Winter Hiking/Pets 8.0km Canine Friendly Walking Novice February 19/10 Packed
Main trail & 1st loop good

We will again use the "White Butte zipper pulls" in the form of a rubber snow flake as trail tags for donations of $20 or more (see donor page for details). People listed on the "Donor Page" of this website can pick-up their trail tags at FAE. These are intended to recognize our supporters & promote high quality trail maintenance.

Our objective is to provide high quality trails by frequent grooming as snow conditions,ski traffic & budget warrant. IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A TRAIL DONATION, MAKE USE OF THE TRAILHEAD CASH BOX WHICH IS EMPTIED REGULARLY, DROP IT OFF AT FAE OR MAIL A CHEQUE TO THE REGINA SKI CLUB.

This year there is again a PRIZE for several lucky donors. Check out the details on the Donor Page or by "clicking" the "animated trail groomer" on the home page.

posted by "Groomer Gregg", March 6, 2010.



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Lost & Found

Item #1:Found: Ryder Sunglasses,Brown, on Rose Tr at WBT Feb 8,2010: call Ken 761-1391
Item #2:Found: Alpina Sport skate boots, blue size 42? WBT hut Feb 10,2010
Item #3:Found: Boys medium North Face Denalai blue fleece at RWF bldg Feb 21st:call FAE 522-6665
Item #4:Found: Excel ski poles 140 cms call Laureen or Randy 545-6614
Item #5:text
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Call Gregg 949-8210.

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