Daily Conditions
Last Updated: Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 9:00 am.
The Sea to Sky Gondola is open daily
Temperature at Summit (885m): 4°C
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Projected daytime high at Summit: +6°C
New snow in last 24hrs: 0 cm
Snow base at the Summit lodge: 16 cm
Winds: light to moderate
Visibility: Overcast with rain in afternoon
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GROOMING REPORT
Backcountry Access Road Groomed to Upper Shannon Creek bridge (3km return). Grooming starts 200m from lodge. | Last Groomed : Dec 17 |
Groomed up Sky Pilot Valley Trail (5km return). 59 cm of snow at the snow groomer turnaround at 1050m. 7 cm new snow over the last 24 hrs. | Last Groomed : Dec 17 |
ACTIVITIES
| Activity | Current Info |
|---|---|
| Walking | Trails: Great walking conditions on a mixture of snow and and a few dirt sections on all Summit area trails. Some ice patches. Winter footwear with microspikes or snowshoes recommended Backyard Plaza: Snow covered. Machine groomed this morning. Great winter walking conditions. |
| Snowshoeing | Coming soon... need more snow on our Summit area trails. Better conditions at higher elevation where there is more snow. |
| Snow Tubing | Coming soon... need more snow. |
| Ski and Snowbvoard Touring | Skiers will have to walk 200m from the lodge to reach the the groomed road, and then can skin up the Sky Pilot Valley trail. For some information about the area snowpack and conditions, visit snow.zenithguides.ca |
| Nordic Skiing | Ok conditions. Trails are groomed but a few very short sections with thin snow cover were not. |
Trail Conditions
| Trail | Current Condition |
|---|---|
| Spirit Trail | Soft snow over hard packed snow. Crampons recommended for people without winter treaded shoes or boots. Inquire at our Summit retail shop for crampon and over-boot rentals. |
| Panorama Trail | Soft snow over hard packed snow. Crampons recommended for people without winter treaded shoes or boots. Inquire at our Summit retail shop for crampon and over-boot rentals. |
| Wonderland Lake Loop | Soft snow over hard packed snow. Crampons recommended for people without winter treaded shoes or boots. Inquire at our Summit retail shop for crampon and over-boot rentals. |
| Alpine Alley | Closed for the season. See you in the spring! |
| Sea to Summit Trail & The Climb | Good hiking. Some snow from the 450 metre level. Expect some muddy sections in lower portions of trail and wintery conditions at higher altitudes. Micro spikes and winter gear advised. Hikers must be prepared with appropriate gear for changing conditions as they gain elevation. Trail sections may be slippery without proper footwear when wet, frozen or hard packed. Check conditions with Guest Services before venturing if you are unsure of conditions. Allow plenty of time when travelling this trail. If this is your first time hiking Sea To Summit trail, we recommend leaving before 11am. Always carry a headlamp and extra gear on this long and demanding trail. Be sure to carry sufficient water (one litre minimum). Note that cellular reception is not dependable on portions of this trail. |
| Al's Habrich Trail | Winter conditions. Use winter route trailhead. Summer route has been closed for the season. |
| Shannon Basin Loop | Good for walking or running. Note that cellular reception is not dependable on this loop trail. Expect wintery conditions at higher elevations, snowshoes or micro spikes recommended. |
| Highline Trail | Closed for the season, see you in the spring! |
| Winter conditions, micro spikes or snowshoes recommended. Enjoy the old growth forest. | |
| Neverland Loop Trail | Trail is brushy and somewhat overgrown. Winter conditions, snowshoes or micro spikes and winter footwear advised. |
| Skyline RidgeTrail | The old logging road portion of trail was fully cleared of overgrown alder this spring. Much better hiking experience now along this beautiful, non-technical trail to the alpine region. Winter conditions, snowshoes recommended. |
| Sky Pilot ValleyTrail | Good conditions to "end of marked trail" sign. Winter conditions, snowshoes or micro spikes recommended. |
| Snow covered. Some bare dirt sections. Good for winter walking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and backcountry skier/snowboarder access. |