Author Archives: Chris Hughes

Greetings.

Logging operations at the Massie Hills Ski Trails have concluded for the year and skiers will have full access to the complete trail system for the coming season. Ski club representatives toured the affected trails with Grey Sauble Conservation staff earlier this week and the trails have been reopened for public use.

OSCCSC appreciates the continuing support of Grey Sauble Conservation and Grey County in our efforts to provide this wonderful winter recreation opportunity.

The Weather Network predicts the formation of a Polar Vortex this winter, which should produce lots of lake effect snow! We will let you know as soon as we have enough snow to begin grooming the trails.

Thanks,

Chris

Greetings.

Despite the early snow that we are getting this week, the Massie Hills ski trails are closed to the public due to logging operations. The trails are expected to open mid to late November following an inspection to ensure that the trails are safe to groom and safe to use.

We will send out a notice as soon as Grey Sauble Conservation and the OSCCSC groomers have determined that the trails are safe to use.

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

As always, we will let you know as soon as the trails are packed and groomed.

Thanks,

Chris

Greetings!

Fall has arrived and we are looking forward to the cross-country ski season at the Massie Hills Ski Trails!

The Zone4 on-line registration site is now open for OSCCSC registration. The fee structure remains the same as last year, with no increase in membership fees.  You can register at www.massiehills.com by following the link on the Join the OSCCSC tab found on the home page.

$19 of your on-line registration goes straight to Cross Country Canada for insurance for each club member. You only have to pay the $19 once if you register online for two different Cross Country Canada ski clubs.

You can also register with the OSCCSC by cheque using the attached 2019-2020 Registration form. 

We have three Ski Club Exchanges arranged for the 2019-2020 season. During the exchanges you can ski for free on the other clubs trails.

Sauble Beach Ski Club                       January 18 to 25

Bruce Ski Club                                    January 26 to February 1

Glenelg Ski Club                                 February 2 to 9

As always, we encourage you to ski safely and make note of the Fire Numbers at the front and back entrances (which are different) in the event you need to call for assistance for yourself or someone else.

We look forward to seeing you out on the trails.

Thanks,

Chris Hughes

OSCCSC President

Greetings.

The Massie Hills trails are in very good shape for this time of year. There are a few places you may have to take your skis off to step over running water but overall quite skiable. The attached pictures were taken this afternoon. It has been a great season, hats off to the trail groomers.

Thanks,

Chris

Greetings.

The Massie Hills trails have been groomed and track-set once again! About 3 inches of snow fell overnight on the existing trail base. There are a few bare areas but the trails are in reasonable condition for this time of year. Enjoy some late-season skiing.

Thanks,

Chris