Dec 27 2009
Went for a ride to Groat Creek Cabin. Trail is rideable but very rough. There is not enough snow yet for grooming. Athabasca River is still not safe to cross and backchannel north of river is slushy and open in spots. Staging area is now open. Trails north of town are rideable (barely) but rough. Need more snow before grooming can commence. McLeod river is very rough with thin ice and open aresa south of the Hwy 43 bridge.