Quesnel, British Columbia — After decades of dreaming and planning, along with a few years of clearing and construction, a new terrain expansion has opened at an under-the-radar ski resort in British Columbia.
Back in January, Troll Resort opened its first runs as part of the Pinegrove expansion. This new terrain pod is serviced by a t-bar, which is one of the longest on the continent. The Black T-Bar has a 100-meter 49.4% grade near the beginning, but riders barely notice the steepness thanks to the detailed layout and engineering.
The terrain pod is full of steep terrain, but also features meandering trails for those who are less experienced. This winter has seen the opening of four new trails in this terrain pod. The first two trails opened up in January: Lars’ Legacy (black) and Longest Way Down (green). After an extended closure due to a low snowpack, they reopened these trails this past weekend. They also opened two more trails, North Face and Best Day Ever, both black diamonds.
The plan is to open 1-2 new runs each season. While other trails have been cut, they are closed due to there being various uncleared hazards. This terrain pod will eventually be home to over 30 trails and glades.
Troll remains open Thursday through Monday. The opening of the Black T-Bar is dependent on snowpack and conditions.
Image/Video Credits: Troll Resort, SnowSeekers
