Conditions for February 2, 2025

A little dusting of snow on top of the trails today. Another cool day with a bit of wind. Finding trails in the trees will help! You may find key spots like Back Red, Woolner and Teal’s Tango get drifted today. Chanse has regroomed with the Husky for some fantastic conditions!

To add to the excitement this weekend we have a Biathlon Race. It will only have a small affect on the network. The only trails that are used are Rainbow Out, Millennium Loop and a small section of Teal’s Tango. To connect to the rest of the network you will follow Green and then take the right at the top of the hill to slide up to the S-Climb. Cheer the racers and volunteers on if you see them. They are working hard on this frosty weekend!

Make sure to stop by the Front Desk to buy your Teal’s Tango Draw tickets. This is your last weekend!

A quick reminder for Trail Etiquette at Highlands. If slower skiers have the ability to move off to the side to to let faster skier go by that is appreciated, although not necessary. Faster skiers are responsible for going around a slower skier. It is not appropriate to call “Track” in a non race setting. Let’s work together to create a positive experience.

What would I be wearing while on the trails?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, a light fleece (I actually found the fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have kept it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories : warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I found these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

UPCOMING EVENTS

From now until February 3: Teals Tango Draw!

We are pleased to be bringing back the Teal’s Tango Draw for another season. Tickets will be sold at the front desk with all proceeds going to trees for Teal’s Tango. 1 Ticket for $10, 3 for $20.
Prize: Adult Season’s Pass for 2025/2026
Prize: Highlands 8 Pack (trail passes)
Prize: 3 glide waxes from the Service Bench
All prizes also include a groomer ride in the Husky around Teal’s Tango.

February 8: Cider Tasting and Ski Night! Get out to enjoy a ski and come in to finish the evening with a Duntroon Cider tasting and fully loaded charcuterie boards.

Cost: $45 per person
*Trail pass not included

Click here to register.

February 22: Family Winter Adventure Day! A day of fun for the whole family. Participate in shelter building and learning how to make a fire. We will teach you how to read a map and explore the trails on snowshoes. Join in on a beginner cross country ski lesson and go for a ski after! Don’t need the lesson, go have fun on the trails!

Cost: $35 per person or $115 per family. Lunch and snack included! (up to 4 people, 1 adult required, maximum of 2 adults).
*Rentals available at a discount

Click here to register.

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.