Kananaskis Country

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Updated: March 13, 2026

Updated: March 13, 2026 | Print Report

    Cross-Country Skiing

    Mar 15th- Kananaskis Village and Ribbon Creek trails re-groomed and trackset after a  light dusting of fresh snow. 

    Mar 14th-Bill Milne, Wedge Connector and Wedge Extention groomed and trackset.

    Mar 13th- Skogan Pass, Ribbon Creek, and Kananaskis Village trails groomed and trackset.

    The Ribbon Creek network received 20 to 40 plus cms new snow at elevation this week, setting up the best conditions in the area for a couple months. Though not set to last long with a return to warm spring weather next week. 

    Snowshoeing and Fat biking

    Mar 12th: Ribbon Creek, Shinrin, Studless, Little Kidd and Big Kidd trails groomed after 20cm plus new snow fell. Trails are great for snowshoeing and will set up for fat biking with colder weather before a return to warm weather next week. 

    Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers. 

    Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go. 

     

    Closures:

    Pigeon Mountain: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

    West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
    • Dogs are not allowed on the groomed or trackset ski trails in Ribbon Creek.

Live Grooming Report

Trail Grooming Map

Maps

Village Pond and Skating Rink

Closed

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Aspen Groomed: Mar 15 Track Set: Mar 15 Skiing Skiing 1.8 km Open
Baldy Pass Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 13.7 km or 15.9 km one-way Open
Big Kidd Groomed: Feb 25 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.8 km Open
Bill Milne Groomed: Mar 14 Track Set: Mar 14 Fat Biking Fat Biking Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 9.7 km total one-way for complete Bill Milne Trail Open
Centennial Ridge Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.8 km Open
Coal Mine Groomed: Mar 15 Track Set: Mar 15 Skiing Skiing 2.3 km one-way Open
Evan-Thomas Fire Road

 

 

 		Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 1.6 to Wedge Connector km Open
Galatea Creek

Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 28.

 		6.0 km to Lillian Lake, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake Open
Hay Meadow Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.6 km Open
Hidden Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Skiing Skiing 1.4 km one-way Open
High Level Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Skiing Skiing 1.4 km one-way Open
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 1.7 km Open
Kovach Groomed: Mar 15 Track Set: Mar 15 Skiing Skiing 5.1 km Open
Link Groomed: Mar 15 Track Set: Mar 15 Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing 0.8 km Open
Little Kidd Groomed: Feb 25 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.5 km Open
Middle Kidd Groomed: Dec 23 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.5 km Open
Midnight Meadow Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.8 km Open
Mine Meadow Groomed: Jan 06 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.1 km Open
Prairie View Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 6.6 km one-way to viewpoint Open
Razors Edge

Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections.

 		Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 6.6 km one-way to viewpoint Open
Ribbon Creek Groomed: Mar 15 Track Set: Mar 15 Skiing Skiing 4.4 km Open
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe Groomed: Feb 25 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.7 km Open
Ruthie's Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Skiing Skiing 0.4 km Open
Shinrin Groomed: Feb 25 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.0 km Open
Skogan Pass Loop Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Skiing Skiing 2.7 km Open
Skogan Pass Lower Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Skiing Skiing 1.7 km to the junction of Ruthie's Trail Open
Skogan Pass Upper Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Skiing Skiing 5.9 km from Ruthie's Trail to the upper junction of Skogan Pass Loop Open
Stoney Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 22.5 km one-way Open
Studless Groomed: Feb 25 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.7 km Open
Sunburst Groomed: Mar 13 Track Set: Mar 13 Skiing Skiing 1.2 km one-way Open
Terrace Link Groomed: Mar 15 Track Set: Mar 15 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 1.0 km Open
Terrace North Groomed: Mar 15 Track Set: Mar 15 Fat Biking Fat Biking Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 9.5 km one-way Open
Troll Falls

Trail may be icy anytime from October to May, even when other areas are not, due to freeze / thaw conditions and foot compaction.

Come prepared with micro-spikes and poles. It may not be possible to safely hike the trail without. 

Groomed: Mar 13 		Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.4 km Warning
Upper Troll Falls

Trail may be icy anytime from October to May, even when other areas are not, due to freeze / thaw conditions and foot compaction.

Come prepared with micro-spikes and poles. It may not be possible to safely hike the trail without. 

 		Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 0.9 km out and back Warning
Village Loop Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.0 km Open
Village Rim Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 1.3 km Open
Wasootch Creek Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 1 km one-way Open
Wedge Connector Groomed: Mar 14 Track Set: Mar 14 Fat Biking Fat Biking Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.8 km one-way Open