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Snow conditions for Friday, March 4th and beyond…

Stephen was out grooming today and has track set the entire park for your classic and skate skiing pleasure! As long as the temperature remains below zero, the conditions should be excellent with enough snow on the ground to last … Continue reading

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Snow conditions for Saturday, Feb. 26th…

Stephen has just completed his run with the groomer and all trails around the park are now groomed and track set for classic and skate style skiing. He says that the conditions are good all around the park so get … Continue reading

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Snow conditions for February 15th…

Larry has just finished grooming and track setting around the park and he reports that despite a thin base, the ski conditions are good! If the temperature stays below freezing we should have good skiing for the next few days … Continue reading

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Ski conditions for February 5th…

All trails are still track set with poor conditions today due to rain. Some of the trails are cut up from dogs. Use caution on down hill areas for damaged tracks and some bare spots.   We’ll see what the weather … Continue reading

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It’s Groundhog Day!

So let’s go skiing AGAIN! It’s the best skiing we’ve seen since the winter of 2015, but it won’t last much longer. Rain is due to arrive late today or tomorrow so don’t miss this rare chance to enjoy Ellenwood’s … Continue reading

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Snow conditions for Jan. 30th – Feb.2

There’s an abundance of snow at Ellenwood and great ski conditions for all of you trail blazers out there! Larry has been out grooming and you’re in for a rare treat. As long as the temperatures remain below zero the … Continue reading

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Snow conditions for Sunday, Jan. 16th

There wasn’t enough of a snow base to allow for grooming or track setting this morning – thanks to the high wind yesterday. Snow has piled up in some places and scoured the ground bare in spots with patchy ice … Continue reading

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Snow conditions for Saturday, January 8th

Despite how much snow may be in your driveway this morning, there’s only about 5 cm on the ground at Ellenwood and the slightly higher temperature of the underlying pavement means that grooming has not been possible… BUT… The good … Continue reading

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May your days be merry and bright…

The Friends of Ellenwood Park would like to wish each and every one of you the happiest of holidays with those you love, near or far. Keep safe and take care of each other. See you in the New Year! … Continue reading

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December 20th snow update…

Stephen managed to coax our temperamental skidoo into running again (at least for now) and the trails all around the park have been groomed with ski tracks set on the main road in. The conditions are good, but be aware … Continue reading

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