Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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Mount Shark

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Updated: March 08, 2026

Updated: March 08, 2026 | Print Report

    March 6th: Grooming was back at Mt.Shark on Thursday with the normal double shift being completed, an extended break was needed between the morning and afternoon shifts to let temperatures cool to below zero. Since last weeks grooming 10 to 15cm's of snow had accumulated on the trails at Shark some of which melted down to around 5cm's in sunny and south facing areas. By the time grooming operations ended in the early hours of Friday morning the air temperature had dropped just into the low negative teens.  Warm daytime temperatures and below zero nights combined with the moist snow could make for fast icy conditions early in the day with trails softening and slowing as daytime temperatures rise. 

    There is generally a good base at Mt Shark but a few hazards still exist, such as a few drainage dips and possible exposed ground or rocks (on the two usual tight corners on Ursa Major and Hercules.

    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. Snowshoeing, Winter Walking and fat biking are only permitted on the multi-use Watridge Lake trail.

    Click on the computer icon above to access the Alberta Parks report and information on individual trails

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Walking, snowshoeing, and fat biking are not permitted on Mt. Shark ski trails, with the exception of the multi-use Watridge Lake Trail.
    • Dogs are permitted on-leash on Mt. Shark ski trails.
    • Be Wildlife Aware. 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. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

    Snow Depths:

    Burstall Pass: 199 cm

    Mud Lake: 133 cm

     

Live Grooming Report

Trail Grooming Map

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Biathlon Range Area

Including the inside of the range.

Groomed: Mar 05 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Open
Draco

Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning.

Groomed: Mar 06 Track Set: Feb 06 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 0.8 km Open
Hercules

Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner about half way around.

Groomed: Mar 05 Track Set: Feb 05 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 5.4 km Open
Mass Start Area

Six sets of tracks set in the early hours of Friday morning. 

Groomed: Mar 06 Track Set: Feb 06 		Skiing Skiing Open
Mount Shark Helipad Access Groomed: Mar 05 Track Set: Feb 05 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing Open
Orion

Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning.

Groomed: Mar 06 Track Set: Feb 06 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.1 km Open
Pegasus Groomed: Mar 05 Track Set: Feb 05 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.8 km Open
Ursa Major

Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner at the top of the second hill.

Groomed: Feb 20 Track Set: Feb 20 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Virgo Groomed: Mar 05 Track Set: Feb 05 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.8 km Open
Watridge Lake Groomed: Mar 05 Track Set: Feb 05 Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Skijoring Skijoring Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Fat Biking Fat Biking 3.7 km one-way Open