8:30 AM post:  Kolapore has received 10 cm+ of snow over the past 24 hours.  The new snow is quite powdery - we had some ice pellets at one point, but missed the rain.  The trails should be in good condition today, and it might be possible to leave the rock skis at home. 

Kolapore Trail Guide

8 AM report: Kolapore has received about 5 cm of snow over the past 24 hours.  Conditions should be good again today, although based on the weather forecast (warming and possible rain in the afternoon), earlier is better.  Be prepared for strong winds.  My skiing yesterday confirmed that rock skis are still advisable.  The Kolapore parking lot was in good shape yesterday.  The snow gauge us up to 32 cm (a bit over a foot).

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore has received close to 15 cm of snow over the past 24 hours.  The skiing on most trails should be enjoyable, although I would still advise using rock skis on rockier trails like the Kolapore Church - Paradise Highway loop.  We know there is a tree down on Kingsway trail, and hope to get a chain saw in this afternoon.  If you see a tree down that you can't move, please send an e-mail to info@kolaporetrails.org

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore received another 5 cm of snow overnight, and as I post at 9 AM it is flurrying.  I would still be inclined to stay off the rockier and steeper trails, but there should be some decent skiing in a number of parts of the trail system today.   If the forecast is right, there should be enough snow to ski most of the trails tomorrow.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore received about 4 cm of snow overnight.  Some of the flatter and less rocky trails (e.g., parts of the County Forest) may be passable for skiing.  I would strongly recommend staying off the steeper and rockier trails until we get more snow - rocks will be sticking out, and the remnant track will be rutted and icy.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore had the thaw and rain on Boxing Day.  Trails will be icy with rocks showing through.  We strongly recommend you stay off the trails until we get fresh snow.

Kolapore Trail Guide

Conditions are holding up well. Kolapore received about 5 cm of snow Friday evening/Saturday morning.  Should be good "spring skiing" conditions over the next two days. South End will hold up better than the North and be more forgiving. Give yourself a Christmas gift and get out for a run before the rain scheduled for Boxing Day.

I had a lovely ski around County Forest and across Southern Crossing this morning.  Tracks were in good shape, and the snow was still powdery.  Rock skis are desirable.  The more heavily used trails (e.g., the Kolapore Church - Paradise Highway loop) will be fast, with occasional rocks and damp spots.  Some trails may not yet be broken, e.g., Northwest Passage.  The snow is settling - the snow gauge was up to 44 cm last week, but it is down to 30 cm.  The parking lot at Kolapore is well plowed, and the parking lot at Metcalfe Rock is also being plowed (by Free Spirit Tours, we believe.)  Enjoy the trails before the forecast thaw!

Kolapore Trail Guide

Kolapore received about 2 cm of damp snow overnight.  At 9 AM we were receiving light snow/ice pellets.  See the preceding post for an overall summary of conditions.

As of today it looks as though all main trails have been broken except for Northwest Passage and Quiet Pasture loops. Thanks to all those who took on sections. (Might not be fast skiing but beautiful and rewarding.) Still occasional rocks and wet sections but overall excellent conditions.   The snow is starting to settle - the snow gauge is a little under 40 cm.   The parking lot at Kolapore is well plowed, and the parking lot at Metcalfe Rock is also being plowed (by Free Spirit Tours, we believe.)