Only Sovereign Lake Nordic Season Pass holders may purchase a Dog Season Pass for ski trails only. Dog day tickets are not longer available.
Dogs are permitted in the following areas, under the full control of their owners:
- Wylie’s Loop and Montezuma complex (Montezuma, Montezuma Revenge and White Elephant)’ all known as “The Zuma’s”, are to be used as the SLNC Dog Trails.
- The route to the Zuma’s is from the south end of the lower parking lot next to the sliding hill, directly to the stadium and under the bridge, keeping to the edge of the stadium and then into Montezuma.
- Individuals who use the Zuma’s should be prepared to meet dogs at any time.
- Dogs are not allowed in the general stadium area or on any other SLNC trails used by skiers or snowshoers. If owners are caught on any other trails their ski passes will be revoked.
- Gold Mountain is closed to dogs.
RATES (Purchase at SLNC Ticket Counter)
- $50.00 season pass for each dog. This pass is non-transferable. The dog’s owner must also be a member with a season pass.
*Dog Owners can purchase their dog pass at the lodge. The owner must bring a full-body photograph of the dog when purchasing your season pass.
DOG USE CLUB POLICY
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club (SLNC) understands some individuals wish to ski with their dogs and also accepts that some individuals feel threatened by dogs. This policy attempts to find a fair balance between the interests of both.
Note: In this policy, “owner” refers to the person in charge of the dog while at SLN Centre.
All dog owners using the SLN Centre Dog Trail are required to be aware of this policy. All members, whether dog owners or not, should be familiar with the policy to support enforcement.
Purpose:
- To make users of SLNC aware of what they can expect in matters related to dogs.
- To promote responsible use of the trails and facilities by skiers with dogs.
- To limit SLNC liability arising from incidents involving dogs.
- To encourage mutual respect between those people who ski with their dogs and those who do not.
- To prescribe areas where dogs are permitted and to allow for flexibility to accommodate specific events which may take place at SLNC.
- To outline procedures for responding to incidents regarding dog and owner behaviour.
- If a dog bites a human or another dog or displays aggressive behaviour while at SLNC, the incident must be reported immediately and the owner of the dog will be contacted by SLNC staff or a member of the SLNC Board. In the interest of safety, the dog’s trail privileges will be withdrawn immediately until a resolution is reached.
- If an owner wishes to appeal any of the above sanctions or policies, they may contact the SLNC General Manager which will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for review. SLNC reserves the right to confiscate the owners Season Pass at their discretion.
- At the time of the initial Dog Season Pass purchase and the initial Day Pass purchase, the owner will sign that he/she has read the Dog Trail Policy and agrees to follow the Conditions and the stated Code of Conduct. This agreement will be kept on file with the dog identification data at SLNC.
- Owners who refuse to comply with the Conditions and Code of Conduct may have their passes and/or dog passes revoked and they may be banned from further use of SLNC facilities.
- Maximum of one dog per skier.
- All dogs must have a SLNC Dog Tag attached to the neck or harness when using SLNC dog trail network. This display will have a unique number that is registered with SLNC and be easily seen.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times. The leash length must be not be longer than 3 metres and the leash/skijor line must be secured to the skier and not hand-held. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
- Dogs must not be secured or left unattended in public traffic areas.
- Dogs are not permitted inside the Lodge or other Buildings.
