As reported by our grooming team
Dawn Mountain
January 24th, 2026
8:00 —13. Cold chilly day.
Expect Great Conditions. The recent use of our renovator attachment on most of the trails has softened the trails considerably and eliminated the icy crust. Still use caution on descents.
hard-packed and fast conditions still exist on moosemeat and raven. We will get them renovated over the weekend.
Marten Loop in the south is closed with very marginal conditions and not recommended until we get fresh snow or warmer temps so we can reset our classic tracks on that trail.
You can check our webcam and live weather feed on our website here.
Classic: Fast and firm classic tracks out there, check picture of board for classic ski details.
Skate: please check the photo of board for the skate lane grooming.
PLEASE NO WALKING ON TRAILS AND NO DOGS ON TRAILS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DIPSY DOODLE TRAIL.
Dawn Mountain Snowshoe Trails
The snowshoe trails are open for the season! Our amazing club volunteers have worked hard packing the powder so we have a beautiful path to follow. Enjoy the tranquil time in the forests and wetlands.
Here is a link to our trails fees or snowshoe trail map.
Snowshoe Trail Guidelines
Sign in before heading out and pay the required trail fee (included with Golden Nordic Ski Club membership).
Wear snowshoes at all times—to the trailhead, on snowshoe trails, and when crossing ski trails—to prevent damage.
When crossing ski trails, walk beside the tracks and step over the ski grooves to keep them intact.
No dogs are permitted on any Dawn Mountain trails, including snowshoe routes.
Use trails at your own risk.
Golden Golf Course Trails
The Golden Golf Course ski trails are now OPEN
January 23, 2026, Trackset beside the old tracks in good snow in the open areas, which makes for good ski conditions. Also made a new track around the driving range which has good skiing conditions. (this is ideal for beginners). Recent surface hoar has made for non icy conditions on all level parts of the track. Still beware of downhill sections as it can get polished and still be slippery. The snow is still very hard and can be icy in the trees.
Golden Golf Course Trail Guidelines
$2 cash donation per person before skiing (free with Golden Nordic Ski Club membership) Donation box located at the trailhead
Classic skiing only
No dogs or walking on or along the trails
Stay on the marked trails at all times — off-trail travel is not permitted
No washroom at the trailhead
Nearest facility: CBT trailhead at Kicking Horse Trail & Golf Course Road