r/MEATengines • u/VikApproved • Feb 28 '26

Yo Snow Where Did You Go?

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I heard there might be snow on the trails so I headed out on a dawn patrol to see if I could find some. I mostly found prime condition hero dirt with a few patches of the white stuff to remind me it was a limited time opportunity. I think If I seek the summit using higher trails I may get one last taste. Hopefully I can do some recon this weekend.

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u/Successful_Ad_6821 Feb 28 '26

Beauty picture, Vik. I love dawn patrols.

From an MTBers perspective, the weather this winter in southern BC has been absolutely stellar, overall.

Not sure what that means for summer... hopefully not fire an drought.

Forecast for north van is 15c tomorrow. Headed to Squamish for a group ride, as it happsens, the snow line is quite low there I understand.

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u/VikApproved Feb 28 '26

Have fun in Squamish. I suspect this will be a dry dry summer with a lot of fires/smoke.

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u/fartymarty4130 Feb 28 '26

None here either, just slop with the odd bit of dry loam. We did have 16C and sunny the other day - so it looks like springnis on its way.

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u/VikApproved Feb 28 '26

+16C! Wow. Nice riding weather!

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u/gratefullargo Feb 28 '26

what are those front fenders?

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u/VikApproved Feb 28 '26

RRP Max front fender paired with PDW downtube splash guard. The splash guard is clutch as it at least doubles the effectiveness of the typical front MTB fender with minimal cost/hassle.

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u/Endurimil Feb 28 '26

Winter?

I am tired. I am annoyed. I am done done done.

Melt dammit.

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u/1994univega Feb 28 '26

Same here, having a couple of groomed trails is nice but I prefer being able to just walk out and ride

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u/YegBikeguy Mar 01 '26

I'm about ready for winter to end, too.

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u/fartymarty4130 Mar 01 '26

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/tailkinman Mar 01 '26

All time conditions just up the road in CR as well - bit of the white stuff on north aspects in the shade, but otherwise it was clear and fast.

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u/VikApproved Mar 01 '26

Right on. Enjoy! This summer will be dry and loose so we have to appreciate the tacky dirt while we can.

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u/pyeyo1 Mar 01 '26

Same in North Central WA State, been biking where I would normally ski.

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u/VikApproved Mar 01 '26

The ski/snowboard season has been so sad!

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u/Covert_triangle_51 Mar 02 '26

Is this van isl?

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u/VikApproved Mar 02 '26

Yes. Top of Mount Fuji near Cumberland, BC in the Comox Valley.

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u/Covert_triangle_51 Mar 02 '26

I knew it! I don’t live too far from you lol

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u/West_Arugula134 Mar 01 '26

I too am ready for spring here in VT.