Monthly Archives: February 2018
It’s the last weekend of February!
Where did the month go, eh? Time sure flies when you’re not cross-country skiing – or snow shoeing for that matter. The ski cabin will be closed for loans this weekend, obviously, but this is a great time to remind … Continue reading
How About Another Moonlight Hike?
Strong winds and a 60% chance of rain have left us with pretty unappealing hiking conditions – no chance of seeing the moon, but a good chance of getting wet. We’ll cancel our hike for tonight, but we’ll be trying … Continue reading
Ski Waxing event cancelled for tomorrow
Regretfully, Mother Nature has decided to deliver some gnarly weather overnight into tomorrow and our ski waxing service will have to be cancelled in the interest of safety. Our ‘professional’ waxer was scheduled to drive all the way in from … Continue reading
Heritage Day Long Weekend at Ellenwood
SATURDAY: put on your walking shoes because the weather will be beautiful for a hike around the Park today! It’s a different story tomorrow… SUNDAY: Snow! Glorious snow is forecast just in time to test that new wax on your … Continue reading
Professional Ski Waxing Service
…for waxable and no-wax skis Sunday, February 18th at Ellenwood 11:00am – 3:00pm *rain or shine Bring your skis to the ski cabin at Ellenwood on the 18th or call the Yarmouth Rec. Department at 902-742-8868 to register for early … Continue reading
Saturday, February 10th… update
The ski cabin will be closed today due to rain. There still isn’t enough snow to run the groomer or loan out equipment, but we always have our fingers crossed! ***PLEASE USE CAUTION whenever you enter the Park. You are … Continue reading
Saturday, February 3rd
Yesterday’s flash freeze has left some treacherous conditions on the ground at Ellenwood. There’s not enough snow to run the groomer, but plenty of ice underfoot to cause a safety concern. We will not be lending equipment at the cabin … Continue reading
It was a beautiful night for a hike…
Lots of folks turned up for our Super Moon Snowshoe Hike on Wednesday night. Mother Nature provided us with clear skies and a picture perfect moon! Ninety-four hikers took part and everyone, young and old alike, enjoyed the view and … Continue reading