Offering Sled Rentals in Golden, British Columbia
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May 24th
Incase anyone is looking for a snow update... we did ride today and had a blast! Sun was nuking hot, snow was soft, maybe even a little too soft in spots, but all in all a great day, and a great tan...! My sled is officially off for the season!! See you all in the fall! Braaap!!
May 1st
Well, it's pretty much done out here in Golden. There is snow to be had for the more adventurist types, however, our rentals are summarized and put into storage for the summer months. We had another great season here at GSR showing more growth to both the business and our family! You'll all meet our new baby girl Bella next winter! We'd like to thank everyone who has shopped or rented at GSR this past winter, and we look forward to see each and every one of you next season! Take care, and have a great summer!!!
April 12th
Ah yes, spring time! Nothing like sitting in the alpine at 8000' looking out over thousands of acres of mountains in the sunny afternoon in nothing but your t-shirt and the darkest lens goggle you can get your hands on! This is spring riding to us here in Golden! It was 16 degrees in the alpine a few days ago. Keep an eye on the weather and come on out for a spring visit!
April 5th
It has been a great winter here in Golden! Only a few weeks left of our season as we will be closing the doors on the 26th. The snow has been great out here for spring riding in our main areas like Quartz Creek, Gorman Lake, and SIlent Pass! If you want the best combo, spring is the ticket, with sun and fresh snow up high. Nothing like the last ride of the season!!!!
March 27nd
It has been beautiful out here in Golden the past week or so, but as it warms up keep in mind it can still be dangerous at times out there! There are many ways to have fun on a sled without highmarking. Play it safe, have fun, enjoy the views, and warm temperatures! It is the most beautiful time to ride!! I LOVE spring riding!!
March 22nd
I'd have to say the past week or so could have been the best conditions of the year! It is beautiful out there with sunny skies, fresh snow, and of course it would never be as good without good friends! Come one out and play in the spring sun!!
March 16th
Some say this was the deepest weekend of the season! Come on out and check it out!
Better late then never!!
March 12th
Absolutly beautiful week here in Golden with blue skies and fresh snow to shred with little to no searching. Looks like this weekend will bring some more of that white stuff so the spring keeps getting better and better!!
March 7th
Well our late season wish for snow has not let us down! We've had some great days here in Golden over the past week or so with 30cm dumps of snow that seem to be opening up to blue skies! We've been super busy, and shaping up to a great late season!! Check out some footy from the end of Feb by BMCP HERE!!
Feb 28th
Incredible conditions out there in the backcountry these days! It's been sunny and deep! If you have been waiting for snow to come out and visit, come on out!! This is what you have been waiting for!
Feb 23th
After a long period with no fresh the time has come and it's puking outside! Forecast looks like snow for the next three days minimum! Bring it on!
Feb 15th
Looks like it is going to be a beautiful week here in Golden! If you want to explore some new terrain this is the week to get er' done! Have a great Alberta Long everyone! Ride safe!!
Feb 11th
A little fresh out there with sunny skies to help show you where it is! Golden Snowmobile Club is having a 'wood day' today so if you are around and want to help out, get your buts out to Quartz Creek and do your part! Thanks guys! You are doing a great job!
Feb 5th
Beautiful sunny days here in Golden the past few days! I've been out guiding with a few different groups over the past few days with great visibility and a few inches of snow! Look like a little more snow tomorrow, and sun for the weekend!
Jan 29th
Still snowing around here! Looks like it is going to be off and on for the next four days or so! Love seeing it snow! Check out some photos in the photo gallery a client sent us this week HERE!
Jan 27th
High pressure is OVER! It is absolutely dumping outside! There is snow in the forecast for the next five days or so, so keep those fingers crossed for DEEP DEEP days to come! Super fun past week though with sunny skies. Got into a few zones I havn't been since the spring, just to mix things up. Have a great week, see you on the weekend!!
Jan 21th
What a week! Big natural cycle rolling through the past while bringing all kinds of dangerous slopes down! Gives us the opportunity to start over with a new fresh snow pack again! Lets keep our fingers crossed for some new snow and safe conditions. Next few days looks like we might be a bit of snow and then the sun will continue for another 3 or 4 days. Enjoy the sun while it's here!!
Jan 16th
WOW! What an absolutely beautiful weekend! And I'm not joking! Huge inversion -4 in the valley with a valley cloud hanging over town, but on a sled you break through it and rise above to nothing but blue skies and amazing peaks. Check out the new photos HERE!
Friday the 13th and a FULL MOON! SCARY!!
It has been absolutely incredible here in Golden over the past 7 or 8 days. We've had well over a meter of snow with a couple of weather systems moving through. Just when you thought it ended, you go out and see another few feet of fresh. You can really see the winter stoke gaining momentum fast around here with tons of enthusiastic people around shredding pow. Come on out, look slike sun all weekend!!! And check out a new video HERE!
Jan 8th
Get your butts out here this weekend. It is EPIC out there. I rode today with 2+ feet of fresh powder, I'm exhausted!! Highways are slick though, so take yoru time! Check out the new photos in the media gallery! Maybe 2 feet is a small understatement...
Jan 6th
Thinking about coming out this weekend, but unsure of snow conditions? Heavy snowfall for the next three days should help change your minds! We're in the midst of a huge system here in Golden, and it isn't going to let up. There is a small break on Friday, but right back at her for the weekend. Should be amazing! Yeehaaaaaa, bring on the pow!
Jan 1st 2009!!
Happy NEW YEAR everyone! Big thank you to everyone who rented this Christmas Season! It was jam packed with lots of new snow and I saw tons of smiling faces! The snow will just not stop around here so come on out and give sledding a try!
The groomed trails have been silky smooth the past few weeks so if you are uncomfortable going up into the mountains, riding trail is always an option!
Dec 27nd
Beautiful day here in Golden, BC! By that I mean it is snowing hard!! And the forecast shows nothing but snow for the next three or four days! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snooooooow!
Dec 22nd
The cold snop is almost over! Weather man shows snow and warmer temperatures in the near future. Looks like it might just be a white Christmas after all!! To everyone who has booked over the Holidays we look forward to meeting you! Have fun on the snow!!
Dec 18th
Had a great day today with sunny skies and deep snow! It was a bit cold as we are still in the midst of a large high pressure but the forecast shows a warming trend over the next few days and some snow early next week! Merry X-mas everyone!
Oh, I tried to take photos today but my camera FROZE!
Dec 11th
Hit Quartz Creek today with a fresh groomed trial and tons of fresh snow! Check out two new photos in the media 2008/2009 photo gallery! Winter is here to stay now!!
Dec 8th
For all of you guys out there looking to help out with the Golden Snowmobile Club, or want to find out what we are up to, there is a meeting NEXT Thrusday night (Dec. 18th) at the Mad Trapper upstairs in the conference room! Look forward to seeing you all there!
Dec 6th
Hey guys, I just put a little helmet cam footage together from November. Have a peek! It just keeps on snowing this week! Be careful driving if you are on your way out to visit!
Dec 3rd
December is here! Long range forecaset says SNOW SNOW SNOW! If you are thinking of booking over the x-mas holidays try and book as soon as possible to ensure your spots. Last year we booked out the entire vacation season! On another note, it snowed this week, and the alpine is fresh and soft again! Yeehaaaa.
November 28th
Ok everyone, GAME ON! The president of the Golden Snowmobile Club just stopped by the shop to say the groomer is running (snow dependent) as of last night. It will run to the big sign near the rock garden in Quartz Creek, after that it will be a little bumpy, but there is no question, mostly groomed is better then not at all!!!!! Thanks guys! So on the flip side, they will be charging so remember to bring $15 CASH to the trail head. Quartz will be the only zone groomed for the first couple of weeks. As more snow falls we'll keep you up to date. Forecast shows small snowfall amounts for the next few days and early next week as well. OH I'll get you some photos this weekend too in the photo section! (Sorry!)
November 24th
Had a fun day at Quartz Creek today! The main areas were as hard as concrete after as big weekend here in Golden, but we went to a few of our secret spots and found untouched stashes of powder. Looks like a high pressure is setting in for a few days, so the sun should be out! If you are coming out this week stop by the shop and say hello!
November 23th
Amazing day here in Golden above 4000' with the sun shining and and the trial GROOMED! Our local groomer operator helped us out with a new corduroy trail and I hear over a foot of that fresh white stuff fell as well. Although he didn't make it all the way to Quartz Cabin he did his best and we all appreciate it! Look forward to a great season! We also had our first set of rentals this weekend so GAME ON!
November 19th
Beautiful day here in Golden, British Columbia today with a high of 1 degree and clear sunny skies. The 5 day forecast looks impressive with a system moving in late tonight with some precip. falling for the next three days breaking early on Sunday!! Check back and I'll let you know how it's going as the week progresses.
November 13th
Well I went for my first "REAL" ride of the year this morning. There are still lots of evil little snake head popping out, or hiding just under the new fresh snow we have recieved the past few days. Quartz Creek was a blast, if you are coming out with weekend stop by the shop for more updates.
November 12th
Well we are getting closer to 'rental season'!! 15cm fell over night according to Kicking Horse Mountain Resorts weather station. They also over 19cm has fallen in the past 48 hours so lets keep our fingers crossed for Thurday with snow again in the forecast. As I know you'll know so check back and I'll do my best to keep you up to date.
November 8th
Well, I guess you could say this is the first official 'zone update' of the year. We loaded up and headed to Quratz Creek yesterday with little success. Venturing only as far as the cabin we called it a day. With a common consensus among the group, another few feet is necessary before heading back. Soon guys! Another week or two or one large system should do! I did manage to take one short clip, click here!
October 31st
Happy Halloween everyone! Well it snows every year here in Golden on Halloween, and this years weather looks to tell the same tale yet again. I can barely see the mountains from town, so that means only one thing, PRECIP! As the snowpack developes, so does the stoke from the public! We have between two and four feet of snow in the alpine depending on wind effect, so it is almost time to go. This HUGE system upon us should help with our quest to hop on the sleds for the first time this year. Now that I know how to use this new site, I'll be keeping regular updates telling all of you what's happening out there!
September 14th
Beautiful day here in Golden with fresh snow on the peaks! Most of the gear is in and we'll be opening the middle of October. We've been taking bookings the past week or so for winter 08/09, and people are excited!! See you soon, if you have questions on availability and/or bookings please call us at 1-888-SLEDNOW!
August 20th
The gear started rolling in this week! It seems early, but I'm getting excited! CKX helmets came in, Slednecks is suppose to be in by Friday, and KLIM should be in by early next week! The shop will be opening October 1st, and the on-line store should be up the same day! Stop in and see what's new for 08/09!
August 5th
Beautiful day here in Golden, British Columbia, middle of summer and there is still the odd snow patch left around the Columbia Valley. With winter fast approaching and gear starting to flow into the shop we'll be whippin' those throttles in no time! Hope you are all enjoying summer! Look forward to seeing you all again in the fall!!