Kamloops Snowmobile Association General Meeting – April 16, 2024
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association will hold it’s last general meeting for this sledding season on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 pm.
This meeting will be located at Valleyview Secondary School room #102.
The school is located at 1950 Valleyview Drive., Kamloops.
Park in the main upper parking lot, enter the school main entrance and it’s the first classroom on the RH side.
This meeting will be “in person” only.
I you have any ideas, concerns or suggestions related to the KSA or snowmobiling in the Kamloops area please attend.
Photo from our 2024 Snowarama/Family Day
Bruce Grunert
KSA Director
UPDATED SNOW REPORT – March 22, 2024
Sunpeaks – Michael reports weather has been really warm (up to +12) over the last week, which prevented us from grooming. There is still good snow on the trails, but they are getting bumpy in some sections. The sled touring guys are still running a few tours, and Sun Peaks has cat groomed to the trail head in the P6 parking lot. The road is paved right to the trail head, but the parking area is now deep mud. Some mornings the mud is frozen. If the mud is too deep, you can unload at the trail head and park at P5 and walk back up to P6. The Skandic and groomer have now been relocated back to Kamloops so no further grooming will occur this season and this will be our last weekly update. Given the light snow this year we still had a great sledding season up here at Sun Peaks.
UPDATED - Porcupine Ridge – You can stage up at the gravel pit on the Watching Creek FSR, or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR. The Lac Du Bois FSR has been recently graded up to McQueen Lake and is in excellent condition. RR12 is the radio channel and call your KM’s. We drove to the gravel pit to unload and took the Watching Creek FSR up. The trails were hard early in the day (scratchers) but softened as the temperature climbed. The KSA trails are still in good condition with lots of decent riding conditions.
We rode to Wendego, The Lookout and Luc’s, returned by the Rendezvous Trail. This was our last ride of the season and my last snow report until next year. If you want to get another ride in the Porcupine will not disappoint.
Picture from Porcupine today
SNOW REPORT – March 14, 2024
Sunpeaks – Michael reports they had 20cm of new snow over the last week and the riding has been very good. Given recent stucks and digging the base is around 6ft. The main trails were groomed today and while soft they are still in good condition. Starting Thursday, we started to get very warm weather with up to +6C during the day. For the weekend temps are forecast to reach +12C, including in the alpine, with no overnight freezing. The P6 parking lot is mostly paved so mud is not presently an issue. Longer range forecast is for cooling temps to return.
As a reminder, proof of KSA membership or paid trail fees need to be available for presentation for any day ridden, not just the weekends. We are out there riding mid-week and are doing trail checks and some individuals are surprised and rather unfriendly. If you want to play you’ve got to pay.
Porcupine Ridge – You can stage up the Watching Creek FSR, or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR. A skiff of new snow at the Chalet and 3” at Luc’s all with a good base. The Sawmill FSR is bare up to the Chalet. RR12 is the radio channel and call your KM’s. We visited Wendego, Luc’s and Sam’s with all trails clear and good snow conditions. The investment the KSA has made in trail grooming this season has made them more durable during warmer weather. These trails are in good condition considering the warming weather! Another great day with some clear skies and great snow conditions!
Top photo from Sunpeaks
Bottom is Porcupine
Kamloops Snowmobile Association General Meeting – March 12, 2024
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association will hold a regular general meeting on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm.
Due to recent water damage the North Shore community center is not currently available.
This meeting will be located at Valleyview Secondary School room #102.
The school is located at 1950 Valleyview Drive., Kamloops.
Park in the main upper parking lot, enter the school entrance and it is the first classroom on the RH side.
This meeting will be “in person” only.
I you have any ideas, concerns, suggestions related to the KSA or snowmobiling in this general area please attend.
Please support your club and attend.
Photo from Sunpeaks by Michael March 07
Bruce Grunert
KSA Director
SNOW REPORT – March 7, 2024
Sunpeaks – Michael reports conditions are great. It remained cold (lows of -14C) all last week with +20cm of new snow in the last 7 days. Trails were getting bumpy given higher usage, but main trails were groomed on Wednesday, including out to the cabin. Base is around 5.5ft and untracked powder can still be found. Light snow is forecast for the next 4 days with lows around -8C and daytime highs around -3C. Village elevation will likely see daytime temps around 0C. Some more grooming is planned for Friday.
As a reminder, proof of KSA membership or paid trail fees need to be available for presentation for any day ridden, not just the weekends. We are out there riding mid-week and are doing trail checks and some individuals are surprised and rather unfriendly. If you want to play you’ve got to pay.
Porcupine Ridge – You can stage at 16KM up the Watching Creek FSR, 22KM or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR. Best staging at the Snowarama parking lot opposite the Chalet at 31.5KM. About 1 1/2” fresh snow at lower elevations and 3 1/2” at Sam’s all with a great base. The Sawmill FSR is plowed and sanded with logging truck traffic. We encountered an over width lowbed with equipment coming down the Sawmill in the morning. They are removing logging equipment while the roads are good, so radio communication is vital. RR12 is the radio channel and call your KM’s going up. We visited Wendego, Sam’s, Luc’s as well as Hiahkwah cabin and it was awesome! All trails are clear and have good very snow conditions. Leo has groomed all trails earlier this week and they are exceptional! Epic day with clear skies and great snow conditions!
Picture from today - the KSA at work here!
SNOW REPORT – Feb 29, 2024
Sunpeaks – Michael reports all trails were groomed today, including down to Cahilty Meadows. Conditions are the best of the year with a solid base and at least 30cm of fresh powder. In some places snow drifts are over 4ft. Most of the powder is untracked given light sled pressure in the last 7 days. Temps this week were down to -20C, but today temps in the village rose to 0C. Trail conditions have remained below freezing. Weekend forecast is for cold temps with -14C lows and highs of -11C with 2 to 5cm of snow expected for Saturday.
Porcupine Ridge – You can stage at 16KM up the Watching Creek FSR, 22KM or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR. The Sawmill FSR is plowed and sanded with logging truck traffic. RR12 is the radio channel and call your KM’s going up. We have two cleared parking areas at 31.5KM as we now have the Snowarama parking area opposite the Chalet. About 1 1/2” fresh snow at lower elevations and 4” at Sam’s all with a good base. We visited Wendego, Sam’s and Luc’s. Groomed trail conditions were awesome. The meadows looked untouched with 6” to 8” fresh snow. It has been windy up there and it all looks new. Leo has groomed all trails yesterday and they were epic as it snowed Wednesday night!
Top photo from Sunpeaks thank you Michael.
Bottom photo from North of Sam’s in the Porcupine.
We would like to thank everyone who came out to support our FAMILY DAY/SNOWARAMA fundraiser. We had a really good turn out and the weather held out till almost all were safely back in town. I would also like to thank all the volunteers who came out to help. We have no totals yet but we will post them when we have acurate numbers. Again thank you everyone for making this successful event possible.
SNOW REPORT – Feb 22 2024
Sunpeaks – Michael reports all trails were groomed on Tuesday, including to the Cahilty Meadows and over to the KSA shelter. On Wednesday we received +13cm of wet snow, with rain at the village level. The trails remain in good condition and most riders are venturing into cut blocks. Temperatures have been warmer with day time highs of +5C at village elevation. We currently have dense fog lasting throughout the morning but finally burned off this afternoon and we are seeing sunny skies. Temps are forecast to turn colder for the weekend, down to -12C on Sunday.
Porcupine Ridge – You can stage at 16KM up the Watching Creek FSR, 22KM or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR. About 1 1/2” fresh snow at lower elevations and 3” at Sam’s all with a good base. The Sawmill FSR is plowed and sanded with logging truck traffic. RR12 is the radio channel and call your KM’s going up. We visited Phoenix, Wendego, the Lookout, Sam’s, Luc’s as well as Hiahkwah and Tsintsunko cabins and enjoyed it all. All trails are clear and have good snow conditions. Leo has groomed all trails yesterday and they are Very Good! He has also groomed from Sam’s all the way to the end of FSR to Luc’s cabin. This may be Leo’s best work yet on the groomer!
Epic day with decent skies and great snow conditions!
Top picture from today “Leo Has Been Here”.
Bottom Picture from SunPeaks by Michael Meeks
KAMLOOPS SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
FAMILY DAY/SNOWARAMA FEB 25th
Huge Shout Out to Stobbe Excavating for donating the use of their Dozer and Excavator for clearing a parking area in front of the Chalet.
Jeff Denomey was the Dozer operator while Leo ran the BR180 Groomer.
Please come and celebrate Family Day/Snowarama with us this Sunday Feb 25th (non members welcome – no trail passes req’d). Fire pit, food and drink, poker run, 50/50 draw, sled dealers will have demo sleds, kids can ride mini sleds. Go to www.kamloopossnowmobile.com for details.
Much thanks to Stingray Media for their donation of airtime this coming week advertising our event on radio channels 103.1FM, 97.5FM and 6.10AM.
SNOW REPORT – Feb 15 2024
Sunpeaks – Michael reports they had +25cm of new powder snow this week, and conditions are the best they've been all year. It is sunny and cold (-14C) and the trails are hard packed so scratchers are recommended. We have been riding carefully into cut blocks. Generaly trail conditions are in good condition and have stood up well to use but be careful of hard frozen ruts on non-groomed trails. Most of the open creeks have frozen again given the week of colder temperatures. Sun Peaks has snowcat groomed out of P6 a few times this week. We likely will be out grooming Friday/Saturday.
Porcupine Ridge – You can stage at 16KM up the Watching Creek FSR, 21.5, 22KM or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR. About 3” fresh snow at lower elevations and 10” at Sam’s all with a good base. The Sawmill FSR is plowed and sanded with logging truck traffic. RR12 is the radio channel and call your KM’s going up. We visited Hiahkwah, Tsintsunko and Luc’s Cabins. All trails are clear and have great snow conditions. Leo and Larry will be grooming the main trails starting early Friday so please watch out for this equipment. Ensure you make eye contact with the operator as he will move over and stop to allow you to pass safely.
Epic day with clear skies and great snow conditions!
Top Picture - Awesome picture from Sun Peaks today.
Bott - Back country just me and moose tracks
SNOW REPORT – Feb 8 2024
Sunpeaks – Michael reports that snow conditions are very good. They have a hard base of about 4-5 ft with about 20cm of new snow on top of the base. Some people are now venturing into cut blocks. Trails were rough but we groomed the main trails multiple times today so they are now really good with freezing conditions and its currently snowing. We have not been grooming down to the Cahilty Meadows due to flowing creeks. We have yet to groom out to the cabin as we've been busy sledding ourselves in the awesome conditions. We did recently visit the cabin and Jim swept it out. Wolves are active in the area with deer kill sites occasionally on our trails. We have been encountering moose and are trying to keep our distance. While grooming today I noticed some snow slide activity in the Gills - specifically the Elevators section. Some sledders sneak through this steep section to get to the top. This is a restricted closed area, but with these slides, sleds should REALLY keep out for their own protection.
Porcupine Ridge – You can stage at 16KM up the Watching Creek FSR, 21.5, 22KM or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR. Only about 1 to 2” fresh snow at lower elevations and 3 to 4” at the Chalet with a hard base. The Sawmill FSR is plowed and sanded with logging truck traffic. RR12 is the radio channel and call your KM’s going up. We visited the Lookout and Luc’s Cabins. Both locations have the fog poles installed by Leo, Francis, Jeff and Rolf. We found the deepest snow towards the old mine past Sam’s Cabin.
Leo and Rick will be grooming the main trails starting early Friday so watch out for this equipment. Please ensure you make eye contact with the operator as he will move over and stop to allow you to pass safely.
Picture is from the Porcupine today.
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UPDATED SNOW REPORT – Feb 2 2024
Sunpeaks –Updated report from KSA groomer operator Michael Meeks who was out on the trails today.
Groomed most of the trail system today and the trails are in surprisingly good condition (no dirt showing anywhere except P6 parking). The trails were frozen until around noon, when they started to get soft. We have not yet groomed out to the cabin and what hasn’t been groomed is bumpy.
Groomed both routes into Cahilty Meadows, but it required crossing several scary deep streams. With more sleds going through soon the creek crossings will be impassible. Cahilty Lake itself is all standing water. I would advise everyone to stay off the lake, and the creeks running through the Cahilty Meadows are likely dangerous too.
We are forecast to get some colder weather. In the morning there was “hero” snow everywhere which would make going into the cut blocks safe and fun as sleds will not sink and it is easy to see the obstacles. If the snow is slushy I personally would not venture in.
Picture is from the Porcupine earlier this season
LACK OF SNOW REPORT – Feb 1 2024
Sunpeaks –Report from KSA groomer operator Michael Meeks today (big shout out to Michael and Jim Sprang for their trail grooming). Sunpeaks had very heavy rain all day yesterday and overnight, with very warm temperatures. At village level a significant amount of snowpack lost. Temperatures today are still very warm (currently +5C at 6am) and we are still getting rain. We did not groom as planned as we are waiting for colder temperatures which are not expected until Saturday at the earliest. We don't know how badly our trail system has been hit, but I don't expect it is very good out there. Before yesterday's monsoons the lakes and creeks were already very soft with a lot of standing water. They would be treacherous now.
Porcupine – Report from Aaron Foster from Jan 31 (big shout out to Aaron for helping out with shelter maintenance). Not much snow out there with the lower trails in late April conditions. The Chalet lost at least a foot or more since the weekend and dirt is everywhere. Water pooling on trails and meadows. Snow conditions on all trails and into the park is poor. The park is extremely difficult to ride. The morning was OK, but soon very heavy rain came down all the way up to the Lookout. It rained heavily all our way out.
Depressing news but there is hope as the temperatures are supposed to be falling this weekend and snow in the forecast.
Picture is from Sunpeaks Jan 31 KSA volunteers Francis, Michael and Leo clearing trees broken from wet snow.
NOTICE – The Groomer Will Be Operating in the Porcupine AreSunday Jan 28th
They will be grooming Watching Creek, Mosquito, Outlaw, Lyles Trail and back to the Chalet.
Due to rising temperatures the snow is sinking and the trails are rough.
Please watch out for this equipment and approach with caution.
Make sure the operator see’s you.
REVISED SNOW REPORT – Jan 26 2024
Sunpeaks – This week the KSA groomed the Kamloops Truss trail, Outlaw trail, the trail between them and McGillivary FSR to km 30.
Snow conditions are excellent, with deep packed powder. Total snow pack is on average 5-6 feet with some spots considerably deeper.
All trails are in good condition.
Porcupine – The Sawmill FSR is graded and sanded. If you park at 21.5KM you can take Watching Creek FSR. If you park at 22KM you can take Lyle’s trail. You can also drive up to the Chalet no problem. The previous powder snow pack has settled with an additional 10 cm of new snow. All trails are in good condition, the meadows are good but beware of big trenches cut when it was just powder. If you stay to the clearings you should be good. Fringe areas have snow covered willows which are prone to snow collapse.
Picture - we managed to get some sun today.
SNOW REPORT – Jan 25 2024
Sunpeaks – 38cm of new snow in the last 7 days, 9cm in the last 2 days. All trails are in good condition.
Porcupine – 10 cm new snow this week. Trails are in good condition. RTR needs some love. I’m riding there tomorrow and will give you an update.
The KSA invests heavily in trail maintenance and grooming at Sunpeaks and Porcupine areas. We log more than 3000 hrs per year in club related volunteer hours.
Operating and maintaining our grooming equipment is expensive. Our membership is currently lower than normal due to our late snow.
If you enjoy our efforts please join our club.
If you prefer you can purchase a day pass.
Jamies crew had a great day in the Porcupine last Saturday!
NOTICE – The Groomer Will Be Operating Early Tomorrow Morning (Jan 21rst)
They will start out at Watching Creek, Mosquito, Outlaw, Lyles Trail and back to the Chalet.
I was riding today and the trails were pounded powder and are rough
Please watch out for this equipment and approach with caution.
Make sure the operator see’s you.
The meadows are challenging with lots of waist level powder.
This area had high winds recently and there are drifts.
SNOW REPORT for Jan 18 2024
The KSA groomed the trails in the Porcupine Ridge trail network on Wednesday.
As of Wednesday the snow depth was 120 cm (48”) on the stick in the meadows.
Trails are in excellent condition and the snow is epic powder!
As noted previously the PARK IS OPEN for snowmobiles.
You can stage at 21.5KM, 22KM or 31.5KM on the Sawmill FSR as well as 26KM on the Watching Creek FSR.
The KSA will be having their annual Family Day/Snowarama on FEB 25th. See attached poster for details.
This event is open to everyone so please support your club and attend.
Have an awesome ride!
Due to a burst water main and subsequent water damage at the North Shore Community Center the KSA General Meeting previously scheduled for Jan 16th is cancelled.
The next meeting will take place on Feb 20th 7 PM at the North Shore Community Center.
A reminder notice will be issued prior to that date.
Thanks
Kamloops Snowmobile Association
SNOW REPORT for Jan 11, 2024
THE PARK IS NOW OPEN to snowmobiles!!!
The KSA has been grooming a twice this week so expect the trails to be in good shape.
Snow depth is currently over 100 cm measured in the park.
A reminder that the KSA will be having a general meeting on Tuesday, Jan 16 at 7pm located at 730 Cottonwood Ave.
Forecast temperatures this weekend are -20C at Kamloops elevation. At higher elevation you can expect it to be colder. See the adjacent chart for wind chill temperatures.
Ride Safe!
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association will hold a regular general meeting on Tuesday, Jan 16th, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
Location will be the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops.
This meeting will be held “in person” only.
I you have any ideas, concerns, suggestions related to the KSA or snowmobiling in general please attend.
Bruce Grunert
Membership/Communications
SNOW REPORT FOR JAN 05, 2024
Leo and Jeff were out riding in the Porcupine to check the trails and confirm the snow depth in the park.
They report 15 cm of fresh snow at Sam’s cabin.
The Sawmill FSR is plowed so you can drive to the Chalet and park.
THE PARK IS STILL CLOSED – we need more snow.
If you need a trail pass please do so online and print or image. You will be asked to show it at the gate.
If you need instructions go to www.kamloopssnowmobile.com/Membership/Day Passes and click on “How To Purchase A Membership”.
Have a wicked ride!
SNOW REPORT FOR JAN 04 2024
The KSA groomer is operating in the Porcupine area today. Yesterday all the trails at SunPeaks was groomed.
Sunpeaks currently has approx. 6cm of new snow. The Porcupine has approx. 2 to 5 cm of new.
Best riding at the Porcupine is up the Watching Creek FSR to 26 KM parking and then up to Sam’s and beyond.
THE PARK IS NOT OPEN YET SO PLEASE DO NOT ENTER IT
Picture is from last year
Happy Sledding!
SNOW REPORT FOR DEC 29 2023
Drive up to KM 26 on the Watching Creek FSR or up to KM 31 (KSA Chalet) on the Sawmill FSR to unload. The Sawmill FSR has been plowed and is in good winter condition. Don’t unload at KM 20 or KM 22 as the Sawmill is bare gravel going up the hill just after KM 22. As the Sawmill and Watching have been plowed it is illegal to operate a snowmobile on them. Snow depth is decent with a measured 24” at Sam’s cabin. Road North of Sam’s going to the old mine is great with good snow. The Beaverhut FSR has not been plowed so you can ride on it. Groomer was out doing the trails. Not a lot of snow yet but enough to enjoy on the trails. Off the trails could be trouble.
THE PARK IS NOT OPEN YET SO PLEASE DO NOT ENTER IT
Pictures were taken today.
SNOW REPORT - Currently there is 2 1/2 feet of settled snow in the Porcupine with good riding conditions.
You can drive up to the KSA Chalet to unload or drive to KM26 up the Watching Creek FSR.
THE PARK IS STILL CLOSED - please stay out of the park!
Happy Sledding!
Snow Conditions For Dec 23 2023
Currently there is not enough snow for decent sledding in the Porcupine area.
The Park Is Still Not Open For Snowmobiles.
Wendego Lodge (Tranquille Lake) reports low snow cover with above freezing temperatures.
The KSA recommends riding in the Sun Peaks area as they have much more snow, lower temperatures and groomed trails.
Hopefully more snow is coming.
Merry Christmas and Happy Sledding!
The KSA was grooming all day Saturday, Dec 16th, at the Porqupine.
A couple of pictures showing the snow conditions.
Happy Sledding!
Snow Report - Dec 15
The KSA was grooming SunPeaks today and reported over 3 feet of fresh snow with lots of powder. Pretty much totally awesome riding conditions!!
We will be grooming the Porcupine area on Saturday so please be alert.
THE PARK IS NOT OPEN
We will issue a special notice when we receive approval from the ministry.
Attached picture was taken today at SunPeaks.
Happy Sledding !!
SunPeaks New P6 Parking Lot
Adjacent photo shows the new P6 snowmobile parking lot at SunPeaks
Area bordered in yellow is the snowmobile parking lot.
Green track is the snowmobile trail access route.
Exercise caution and safety when crossing the main road which separates these two areas.
Please keep clear of the Nordic Trails and the snowmobile rentals compound.
Happy Sledding!
Kamloops Snowmobile Association
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association (KSA) will be holding their Annual General Meeting on December 12, 2023 at 7 pm.
Location: North Shore Community Center, 730 Cottonwood Ave.
The purpose of that meeting is to elect our volunteers for management positions on the executive board and to pass resolutions. Nominations are open.
To hold this election, quorum is required. We would like to see 25 attendees.
Please attend, bring another member.
Come and see your club in action and be part of the KSA moving forward!
A reminder along with agenda will be sent out closer this date.
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association will be burning the wood slash piles this Saturday at the main Chalet starting at 9AM.
The slash piles are the leftover wood debris from our firewood cutting, site clearing and construction activities earlier this year.
If you like big bonfires out in the bush then this event will appeal to you.
There is only approx. 4” of snow accumulated so far with more coming!
Bring your own snacks and drinks.
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association will hold a regular general meeting on Tuesday, Nov 14th, 2023, at 7:00 pm.
It will take place at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops.
This meeting will be held “in person” only.
I you have any ideas, concerns, suggestions related to the KSA or snowmobiling in this general area please attend.
Bruce Grunert
Memberships And Communications
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association will have our next General Meeting on Tuesday, Oct 17th, 2023, at 7:00 pm
Location: North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops
The general meeting will be in person only.
Also attached, the minutes from the previous meeting.
Proposed Agenda:
• Minutes from last meeting
• Membership Report
• Trail/Equipment/Buildings update
• BCSF
• Treasurer Report
• Land Use
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• Any suggestions from the floor
Bruce Grunert
Membership And Communications
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association will be processing firewood for the upcoming season. We need volunteers to help with log bucking, wood splitting and stacking. This will be happening at the KSA Chalet Sept 30th at 9 AM and at Sam's Cabin Oct 1st at 9 AM. BBQ hot dogs and refreshments will be supplied by the club. Bring your family, personal eye protection and work gloves for a great day outdoors.
Directions as follows:
On Sept 30th drive up Batchelor Hills Drive to the cattle guard. Continue up this road which changes to the Lac Du Bois FSR (forest service road). Road name changes to The Sawmill FSR at Pass Lake. Continue on the Sawmill FSR to KM 31.5 where you will see the KSA chalet on the right hand side.
On Oct 1st drive up Batchelor Hills Drive to the cattle guard. Continue up this road which changes to the Lac Du Bois FSR (forest service road). Road name changes to The Sawmill FSR at Pass Lake. Continue on the Sawmill FSR to approx. KM 20 where the Watching Creek FSR branches off of the Sawmill FSR. Drive up Watching Creek FSR to KM 40. Sam’s Cabin will be on the LH side of the road.
Both routes are highlighted in pink on the map below.
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lyle Lagasse at the age of 90. Lyle has been in the club for a long time, he was our oldest active rider. He was also well known as the "Ambassador". Lyle was always ready to take new members around our area. He will be missed by all. More details to come later.
NOTICE - The KSA General Meeting For April 18th Will Not Have Online Access. It will be “In Person” only.
There will be end of season meeting for the Kamloops Snowmobile Club on Tuesday, April 18 from 7 to 8 PM.
This will be held at the North Shore Community center, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops.
The meeting will be offered on Google Meet as well
Agenda
Minutes from last meeting
Membership Report
Trail/Equipment/Building Report
BCSF
Land Use
Treasurer Report
Recognition of our Volunteers
Let's Ride BC
Reporting Form
Wrapping up of the 2022-23 season
Social
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Effective immediately Sunpeaks parking lot P6 is now closed to snowmobilers.
For people that still want to ride please go to the Tranquille Porqupine Ridge riding area.
The berms have been removed and you can drive to KM25 on the Sawmill Road or go to the gravel pit up Watching Creek.
Both locations have limited parking.
Thank You
KSA
Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7:00pm
Location: North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops
The general meeting will be in person and via Google Meet.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ksu-ffdi-xwq
Or dial: (CA) +1 587-978-5347 PIN: 348 230 341#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ksu-ffdi-xwq?pin=8917651957462
In memory of Luc Thibault, Dawson Group has commited to building and installing a memorial Warm Up Shelter to honor Luc. Dawson is building and installing this shelter. Kamloops Snowmobile Association will be handling the permit and legal obligations.
If you wish to donate to this project please etransfer your contribution to rememberingluc@dawsongroup.ca
Luc’s Warm Up Shelter would be similar to the existing Sam’s and Phoenix Shelters.
There will be a celebration of Luc’s life on Friday March 3, at 11 am at the Alliance Church located at 200 Leigh Road, Kamloops, BC Online video streaming for the service will be available here: https://bit.ly/ServiceForLuc
Welcome to the Kamloops Snowmobile Association
As an organization we aim to bring safe and fun family snowmobiling to the areas we manage.
we are powered (100%) by volunteers and work to keep riding areas open, accessible, and safe. Annually we groom hundreds of kilometers trails, and actively manage 2 riding areas. The organization also maintains and provides emergency warm up shelters in these riding areas. The KSA’s riding zones are:
Tranquille/Bonaparte Plateau (Porcupine Ridge)
Sunpeaks (Todd Mountain)
Our Operation
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association operates in partnership with Rec Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC), and the British Columbia Snowmobile Federation. The KSA Grooms in two ridings areas immediate to Kamloops. These trails serve as either rideable loops or access points into off trail boondocking and sub-alpine low slope terrain opportunities. We operate a BR 180 snow cat with a custom drag behind it and a Ski-Doo Skandic with a miniature clone of the large drag. These two pieces make up the majority of weekly grooming operations, with a few smaller drags used behind volunteer’s snowmobiles occasionally across the season. The KSA maintains a fleet of small tools and equipment to clear and brush the trails for rider safety. Annual membership ranges between 350-400 members from Kamloops and the surrounding communities.
Our Facilities
Under our Partnership with RSTBC (Rec Sites and Trails BC) and BC Parks the KSA is responsible for maintenance and operation of 10 “emergency warm-up shelters”. These small cabins are public access and maintained in the area to provide safe shelter if required in an emergency. These facilities also serve as a place for riders to stop, rest, and socialize in our riding areas. The KSA also holds one of few Agreements with BC parks to snowmobile inside 3 provincial parks, Porcupine Meadows, Tsintsunko Lake, and Bonaparte Lake.
Our Community
The KSA runs on 100% Volunteer man power. Started in 1973, and operating stronger than ever with more then 3500 hours/year invested into snowmobiling in our area. Recipient of the Canadian Counsel of Snowmobile Organizations 2021 Canadian Snowmobile club of the year award, and multiple BCSF awards. Including one of our own directors receiving BCSF’s Presidents Award. The KSA welcomes new members and anyone wanting to get involved with supporting a future for snowmobiling in their community.
