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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Some trails rolled

We did some rolling today so feel free to skate or classic on the surface. I'm not sure I would use my best skis, some thin spots. Also some wet spots.

Start at the Kingswood lodge. Some trails in Kingswood done. The connector isn't in great shape but passable. The big loop in the woodlot is done.
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16 comments:

  1. Brian G.December 30, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Thank you very much.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2016 at 4:58 PM

    The new skate trails over the Kingswood greens are rutted but surprisingly good. However, given the thinness of the snow plus ice here and there, Kingswood/woodlot trail conditions elsewhere for both classic and skate are still mostly marginal and only occasionally fair.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2016 at 5:41 PM

    Couldn't find the Kingswood entrance. Walked in through Liam - very rough. Double poled the entire way around the loop. Skating very sketchy.

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:25 AM

      When looking at the main lodge(wooden building) - go to the right side of it. The trail starts very near by.
      Rex

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  4. Brian G.January 1, 2016 at 6:02 PM

    Friday afternoon saw a number of skiers on the Kingswood fairway trail. The Woodlot loop had pretty good snow coverage with a pretty good skier made classic track. Given the freezing temperatures all classic and skating ski ruts are frozen providing some interesting skiing.

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  5. SusanJanuary 2, 2016 at 6:46 AM

    Do we need more snow before trails can be rolled again? Expect so..

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:20 AM

      Correct. We need more snow. Rolling is ineffective on the crust and we don't have enough base to use the Ginzu.
      Rex

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  6. SusanJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    Scrambly but fun on the trails in Kingswood and the Woodlot this morning.

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  7. Glenna HanleyJanuary 3, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    Tried the Lian St access Sat. Really too rough for anyone with my skill level and age. Ended up going back to Kent Road trail. Disappointing that the cars win out over people, once again. Think I'll be contacting my city councillor about the Smythe St traffic circle and lack of consideration of skiers and users of the woodlot. Glenna Hanley

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  8. STJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    Perhaps all we need is a crosswalk

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  9. BrendaJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    I considered the Lian st access on Jan 1/16--looked too treacherous for me.I am hoping we get lots of snow soon..

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  10. BobJanuary 4, 2016 at 1:58 PM

    +1 on the Lian St. access. It's a poor substitute to the Bishop Dr/Kent Rd. access.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    Please groom the trails soon.

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  12. MildaJanuary 4, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    Kingswood trails were great for skate skiing today.

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  13. BrianJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:42 PM

    Thanks to the groomers who rolled and tracked the trails today.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    Observations:
    Bishop/Kent: A dead horse; let it go. The roundabout is accommodating over 20,000 vehicles a day and this will only increase. This dangerous situation will never pass a risk assessment. The club could be incurring liabilities by grooming to this access point.
    Liam: This will be an excellent, convenient access once there is more snow and lower temperatures.
    Grooming: The groomers work miracles but we can't expect them to groom rocks, grass and water.
    Jacques

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