Dogs are welcome on trails marked on the trail map in orange. Please respect all signs on the trail.

Dogs are allowed on-leash with ski tourers on designated access trails only. Please ask at the Lodge office if you are unclear what trails are designated for backcountry access.

As a dog owner, you are fully responsible for your pet’s behavior while on RNSC trails. This includes maintaining control over your dog, removing your dogs waste from the trail, and adhering to any relevant bylaws or regulations for pets in public spaces.

If a skier is injured due to a dog-related incident and legal action is taken against both the dog owner and the club, rest assured that the club is fully protected under the CCC/CCBC liability insurance policy. However, dog owners are personally liable for their dog’s actions and are not covered under this policy, just as in other public settings.

Club membership and day-use fees apply. Please remember to register your dog when signing up for your annual membership! (No extra charge).

Purchase your ticket online or at the office

Our dog policy requires dogs to be on-leash in the parking lot at all times, and for the first 600m of Roadway Ramble (until the trail turns into the forest). Keep your eye out for the signage marking the transition zone – “off-leash” for heading out and “on-leash” for returning to the parking lot.

Please anticipate the “on-leash” zone on your return and remember to re-leash your dog on the way back.

Policy Enforcement: Infractions of these rules will be reviewed by the RNSC dog liaison and the Board of Directors.

Safety First
We want to avoid the risk of a dog/car collision. Keeping dogs leashed in the parking lot, and up to the “off-leash” sign, helps keep everyone safe, including your pup. It also gets your dog into a steady skiing rhythm while steering clear of the highway.

Fair Play for All Dogs
Meeting off-leash dogs can be stressful for those on a leash. A designated transition zone ensures an even playing field for all dogs, making interactions safer and more enjoyable.

Thank you for respecting our trails and your fellow skiers. Your cooperation helps keep the Macpherson trails a welcoming and enjoyable place for everyone.

*RNSC Dog Policy assumes you are aware of your dog’s location at all times and that your dog responds reliably to voice commands.

The orange shovel system was created by dog lovers for dog lovers to help keep our trails poop-free. But the shovels don’t scoop the poop by themselves, we need your help! Here’s the deal:

• Shared Tools for Everyone You’ll find shovels hanging from posts along all dog-friendly trails—please use them!

• Scoop and Sling Use the shovel to remove all mess from the snow and either toss it into the woods or bag it for disposal. Be sure to clean the shovel in the snow before putting it back on the post.

• Special instructions for Roadway Ramble: If you choose to fling instead of bag on this section of trail, please fling toward the highway (we have neighbours to the other side).

• Hang ‘em Back Up Always rehang the shovels after use. Shovels left in snowbanks tend to vanish after the next snowfall or when the groomer comes through. Lost shovels are costly and take time to replace.

• Redistribute as Needed If you notice a post with an abundance of shovels, grab one and take it to an empty post nearby.

We’ve noticed some of you using green compost bags for dog cleanup—amazing work! To make things easier, we’ve added two disposal hutches: one at the start of Roadway Ramble and another about halfway along.

A few quick reminders:

• Light loads only: These bins are designed for compost bags, not general garbage. Please don’t overload them.

• Bring your own bags: Toss a couple in your pocket before heading out so you’ll always be prepared.

• Respect our neighbors: That green garbage bin by the road belongs to our neighbors. Let’s not turn it into a doggie drop zone.

Thanks for helping keep our trails clean and neighborly!

Back for the 2025/26 season, we’re excited to offer our popular 1-hour class: RNSC Dog Training Course‍ ‍

Upcoming dates:

• February 16th: 3:30 -4:30PM

• March 1st: 9 -10AM

Professional dog trainer, from Stoked Dogs, will teach you everything you need to know for a smooth and enjoyable ski season with your pup.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Managing your dog on a leash for the leashed sections of our trail

• Building recall skills to bring Fido back from an impromptu chase

• Tips for keeping your dog’s paw pads healthy and happy in the snow

• Bonus tips and tricks for a fun and successful ski season

Please note, this class is only suitable for dogs that are comfortable being around other dogs.

$20 per human/doggy duo

Click here to sign up!