We are currently testing out a Grooming Reporting system developed by a company called Nordic Pulse. It is quite new and we are pretty excited about it. It has a lot of features specifically designed for Cross Country ski areas and would make our grooming reports available on the Nordic Pulse website almost as the grooming is done. If we decide to proceed with the system the grooming data could also show directly on the CSTC website. IOS and Android cell phone apps will available in the near future.
There is a list of trails that have been groomed and you will see some names you have never heard before. To make the system work, we had to name all trail segments between junctions with other trails so that the GPS could track them. Some had names already such as Birch Bench, some had nicknames that were unofficial but are descriptive such as Siberia. A way of combining them into loops for reporting purposes is being worked will be available in the future.
The program uses a cell phone GPS to track where the Snowcat or snowmobile has groomed. This data is transmitted to Nordic Pulse website by cellular data if the phone is so equipped or, alternatively, saved and transmitted over Wifi when the Groomer comes near the lodge. The website then updates the map and trail list. In our first trial this morning the grooming data was up on the website as soon as the data was transmitted near the lodge.
Please take a look and let us know what you think of the Nordic Pulse system. If you are heading out for a ski tomorrow or for the next week or so check the site again to see what has been freshly groomed.
The club can now host professional visual presentations with a large screen, high quality sound and comfortable seating, no more hard wooden benches! The upgrade included 85 padded chairs, 135” motorized projection screen, high definition projector, wireless speakers, acoustic panels on the ceiling and a security alarm system.
The CSTC would like to thank the major sponsors for the lodge upgrade including the Quesnel Community Foundation, Northern Development Initiative Trust, and a partnership with ABC Communications. The total cost of the upgrades was $18,619 and of this amount NDIT contributed $7,319, QCF contributed $9,500 and the CSTC contributed $1,800 in volunteer labor with a total of 186 hours. Thanks to ABC for their contribution of internet bandwidth for the 8 months of the year that the lodge is closed which allows the club to monitor the security of the lodge via the internet.
Our season is well under way and although this is a great outlet for us all, we must be vigilant to keep us all safe. This is the current situation for us during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Temporary Revision – December 3/20
As per the temporary PHO Guideline update mandated December 2/20 province-wide directing youth sport to return to ViaSport Phase 2 and canceling all adult team sport, all youth program participants are required to maintain three (3) meters distancing between one another, not participate in competition or race events, ski in smaller groups, and not have spectators. The club will not operate with greater than 50 participants at a time in a program. These changes will primarily affect the Biathlon, SDP/TA and Yeti groups. Coaches and organizers will update participant families of the new protocols required to meet updated provincial health information.
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Five Reasons to Ski at Hallis Lake:
Quesnel Biathlete finishes junior career in Austria - Quesnel Cariboo Observer ... See MoreSee Less
Quesnel Biathlete finishes junior career in Austria - Quesnel Cariboo Observer
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Ryan Elden competed in the IBU World Junior Championships in March2 weeks ago
💁♀️Manager’s Report 💁♀️
And it’s a WRAP ! Our skiing season is over for this year! Altough we receive 5 cm of fresh snow overnight, the Lodge and Rental Shop will be close as of today.
I have a lot of gratitude for having been able to serve our ski community :
Thank you to the board of directors for giving me the opportunity to manage the club.
Thank you to all our 441 members for supporting your local ski club.
Thank you to all the SDP participants, you made my Saturday’s morning way worth getting up !
Thank you to all the newcomers and regulars at the rental shop !
Thank you to all our volunteers !
Thank you EVERYONE for respecting our Covid protocole. I know it was a strange year, but we made it through !
Ski you all in the future !
Cheers,
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3 weeks ago
It was a great season. This was my first year skiing at Hallis and I really enjoyed it. Be back next season. Thank you too everyone who worked to make this season happen. 😃
On behalf of the executive, Thank you Audrey! It was a very good, if unconventional, year, well-handled by your hard work.
Thank you Audrey for an amazing skiing winter!!! 
Have a fab summer off! See ya next season 💛

Thank you to all the volunteers for the hard work keeping the trails amazing!
You did a great job, Audrey. Thank you!
SDP is so thankful that you made Monday nights and Saturday mornings easy peasy with rentals!! Thank you Audrey!!!
Ill second that comment!
Great season! Thank you
Does this mean that the yellow gates are now open to other recreational users to access the community pasture.
Did you know that we are open this week end before closing for the season ? Promo on rentals and day passes.
Also, BIG thank you to Rocky Peak sponsorship that allow us to acquire the full version of Nordic Pulse application. LIVE grooming report is on for next season ! ... See MoreSee Less
3 weeks ago
Looks like it will take a few more hours to fix the power outage. The Rental Shop wont be opening today. Apologies. And Thank you to all our night skiers over the season ! ... See MoreSee Less
3 weeks ago
Power outage at the Lodge. Rental shop will hopefully open around 2pm. Stay tuned ! ... See MoreSee Less
3 weeks ago