La Perdrix trails – Birch Mountain Sports Inc (Notre Dame de Lourdes)

Update: We are having a hotdog roast on the trails Sunday March 19 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Join us at the firepit by the chalet which is situated just a short walking distance inside the bush (under construction). We will provide the hotdogs, marshmallows, hot chocolate and cookies. Trails were last groomed March 15th. There is some blown in…[Read more]

Feb 25, 2023 trail update – trails were packed and groomed last night Feb 24th. Excellent skiing and snowshoeing.

Feb 5, 2023 – Trail update – trails were packed and tracked on Saturday. Excellent skiing and snowshoeing.

Jan 29/23 trail update – trails were packed and tracked yesterday. The sun is shining and there is very little wind on the trails, even in this cold snap, it is excellent skiing.

We skied La Perdrix trails today for the first time. Heavy hoar frost made the woods a winter wonderland, and added an inch or two of soft fresh hoar-snow to be skied-in on the classic tracks. These gently rolling trails in sheltered woods are very enjoyable. The stuffies throughout the trails were an added surprise; Snoopy on skis was our…[Read more]

Dec 26, 2022 trail update – It is a beautiful winter wonderland out there! Trails were packed and tracked to day. Snowshoe trails are deep with a lot of snow.

Dec 18, 2022 trail update – Excellent skiing and snowshoeing conditions. Trails were packed and tracked yesterday after several days of fresh snow falling out here in Notre Dame.

Saturday Dec 3 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm is our free hotdog / hot chocolate day. Instructions available on how to select and wax skis. Bonfire will be at the chalet (enclosed but not heated), at the junction of La Perdrix and Renard Rouge trails, just a short walk/ski/snowshoe into the bush. Dress for the weather.

Nov 22, 2022 – Snowshoe trails are in excellent condition with enough snow. Ski trails were packed and tracked on Saturday Nov 19, 2022. Trails are skiable but there is a considerable amount of small twigs sticking up. Field portion has canola stubble sticking out. Recommend using “rock” skis at this early stage of the ski season.

April 2, 2022 – Trail up, all the trails are still snow covered. Skiing is still possible when below freezing, there are indentations in the snow where the ski trails are. We have not regroomed the trails in an effort to preserve the snow. I hiked all the trails today, they are ideal for snowshoeing or hiking. Once it starts to get above zero, the…[Read more]

We are having a full moon ski and snowshoe event on Friday March 18 at 7:45 pm. Meet at the trail head. Moon rises at 8:16 pm. If trails are icy due to the predicted melting coming up, we can hike or snowshoe. We will have a fire going outside. Trails were groomed Friday March 11. However, Saturday’s winds blew in the trails Renard Rough and the…[Read more]

A post on the A Cross Country Ski Club Facebook group on Friday afternoon says:
La Perdrix in Notre Dame is groomed and ready for skiers and snowshoers.

Trails were groomed Monday Feb 21, 2022 and are in great condition.

Trails packed and tracked on Sunday Jan 30, 2022. Good skiing conditions with a bit more rolling terrain than usual due to the amount of snow.

Trails are in good condition. Last groomed Wednesday Jan 26, 2022.

Jan 22, 2022 – Trails have been packed and re-tracked. South side is a slightly rolling with a steep transition to the inner Grosbec loop. North side is smoother skiing.

Jan 22, 2022 trail update – This week’s snow and strong South winds have blown in many of the trails. Most trails are currently not skiable. But excellent for snowshoers! Vic will be out packing and tracking the trails this afternoon. Expect groomed trails for late afternoon or early evening today.

Jan 16, 2022 trail update – The portion of the trail that had blown in with yesterday’s strong South winds was packed and re-tracked today. We have a full moon night ski and snowshoe on Monday Jan 17th. Meet at the trailhead for 7:00pm.

Jan 14, 2022 trail update – Trails were packed and tracked Friday Jan 14, 2022. Excellent skiing conditions and the weather will be perfect this weekend!

Dec 31, 2021 trail update – we had about 6 inches of snow over the holidays. Vic has packed and tracked the trails the morning of Friday Dec 31, 2021. We have an abundance of good snow, so if you are brave come and get some exercise in the fresh air. I have seen several people already out snowshoeing. There is a firepit and firewood next to the…[Read more]