In this crazy Coronaverse we’re living in today, cross-country skiing might be one activity that small family or friend bubbles can do together, safely distanced from others. But alas, we have decided to cancel the 2021 Wells International Gourmet Ski and the Winter Film Festival. Even with the vaccine coming Read more…
We’re looking forward to a great snow year. Andrew has already started packing trails and there is supposed to be more snow in the next couple of weeks! It’s definitely time to dust off your skis or snowshoes and get your WATS membership for 2021. [Note: if you purchased a Read more…
The Wells and Area Trails Society (WATS) is seeking the services of an experienced Project manger for the supervision and construction of the “Learning Forest Trail” infrastructure project. Wells, BC is 80 km east of Quesnel on Highway 26. This is a contract position reporting to WATS (or a sub-committee Read more…
Tracks are great right now. Moose Island and the Meadow Trails are set. Coronado is set from the T-junction (Pooh Corner) to the intersection with Cornish Mountain Road and packed flat to Hardscrabble Road. Cornish Mountain Road is set to somewhere beyond the 1st viewpoint. The Huckleberry and Thimbleberry Loops Read more…
The 2020 Gourmet Ski Registration Page is now live! And already registrations are flowing in. You can buy tickets for the Gourmet Ski and the Winter Film Festival, join WATS, and sign up for regular updates all on one convenient form. Go to https://wellstrails.ca/gourmet-ski/ Don’t delay — the event has Read more…
The tracks are in excellent shape. The snow is amazing. All of the Meadows trails are packed including Moose Island and a new add-on to the Moose Island Loop. The Coronado Road is packed to Hardscrabble ane the Huckleberry (A Loop), Thimbleberry (B Loop) and Cranberry Connector (B Loop Connector) Read more…
After two great snowfalls last week, Andrew has started packing today (Monday) All of the Meadows Trails on the north side of the creek are packed (so not Moose Island) and accesses to the Silver Bridge from Blair Street, behind the Frog on the Bog, and from the SeaCan. The Read more…
WELLS AND AREA TRAILS SOCIETY TRAIL WORK SUMMER 2019 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Wells and Area Trails Society is seeking a qualified contractor to complete work on their ski/bike/hike trail network during the summer of 2019. Work may start as soon as weather permits and must be completed by August Read more…
The Annual General Meeting of the Wells and Area Trails Society will be held on Sunday April 14th at 4pm, at Judy Campbell’s house, 2588 Gardner Ave, Wells, BC. Please RSVP at jcampbell@wellsbc.com Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! We are looking forward to a great Read more…
It’s not over yet! Not only is there a ski-anywhere crust, but the Meadow Tracks are holding up well. Nice spring corn — lots of glide. The trails in the trees are an interesting mix of crispy and softish. Quite exciting! Enjoy the spring skiing.