Jan. 20: Kananaskis Village ski trails were groomed and trackset this evening with temperature around -5. Trails generally offer fairly good skiing with firm and fast tracks. Terrace North to Ribbon parking lot may have icy spots and low snow, but can be avoided by starting at Kananaskis Village. Bill Milne south of the golf course and Wedge Connector groomed yesterday. All other trails are not recommended at the moment until some more snow falls.
Expect all trails to be mostly snow covered with some bare spots, snow increases with elevation. Warm temperatures during the day with freezing overnight has resulted in icy and slippery trail conditions. Strong winds are leaving wind-loaded areas of snow. If choosing to hike, wear appropriate footwear, bring extra layers, a hat, and gloves, and you may want to carry poles and microspikes. Please note that most official summer hiking trails are not maintained in the winter.
If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Notes:
Warnings:
Open
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Status | Keywords |
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Aspen
Groomed: Jan 20 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Aspen-Terrace Long Loop
E-bike Pilot Project
January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Aspen-Terrace Short Loop
E-bike Pilot Project
January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Baldy Pass
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Bill Milne
E-bike Pilot Project
Jan 13th - Bare spots have emerged on the north section of Bill Milne and this section of trail is not recommended. There are also tire tracks on this trail from an attempt to bring in snow. South of the golf course conditions improve with no marks on grooming. Groomed: Jan 19 |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Coal Mine
Shared trail with all winter users. All uphill traffic should stay to the right. Groomed: Jan 06 |
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Open | Fat Biking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane |
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Evan-Thomas Fire Road
Trail is icy with low snow and not recommended for skiing. Trail is shared with hikers. Hikers please respect track set for cross-country skiing and do not walk on track. Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek. Groomed: Dec 29 |
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Warning | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Hay Meadow
Jan 13 - not groomed and not recommended for cross country skiing due to thin, compacted snow pack |
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Open | Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Hidden
Groomed: Jan 11 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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High Level
Groomed: Jan 11 Track Set: Jan 11 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive
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Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane |
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Kovach
Groomed: Jan 20 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Link
E-bike Pilot Project
Shared trail by all winter users. Non-skiers must stay off set tracks. Groomed: Jan 06 |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Mine Meadow
January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane |
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Prairie View
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Ribbon Creek
Due to freeze / thaw conditions, rocks are falling of the side slope onto the trail on the switch back hill portion of Ribbon Creek trail, with the potential for larger rocks to come loose. A large rock pulled out of the side hill on half way down the switch back hill and is resting on the trail. Trail conditions are icy as well, and is not recommended for skiing right now. |
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Warning | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Ribbon Creek Snowshoe
E-bike Pilot Project
January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Ruthie's
Jan 13 - not groomed and not recommended for cross country skiing due to thin, compacted snow pack |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Shinrin
E-bike Pilot Project
January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Skogan Pass Loop
Skogan Pass Trail, Centennial Ridge, Wind Ridge and surrounding area - Cougar Warning Groomed: Jan 11 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Skogan Pass Lower
Expect icy conditions with growing ice flows and emerging bare spots on the lower portion of Skogan Pass. Not recommended for skiing at the moment. Skogan Pass Trail, Centennial Ridge, Wind Ridge and surrounding area - Cougar Warning Groomed: Jan 11 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Skogan Pass Upper
Expect icy conditions with growing ice flows and emerging bare spots on the lower portion of Skogan Pass. Not recommended for skiing at the moment. Skogan Pass Trail, Centennial Ridge, Wind Ridge and surrounding area - Cougar Warning Groomed: Jan 11 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Stoney
E-bike Pilot Project
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Studless
E-bike Pilot Project
January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Sunburst
Groomed: Jan 11 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Terrace Link
E-bike Pilot Project
Groomed: Jan 17 Track Set: Jan 17 |
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Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Terrace North
E-bike Pilot Project
Only the lower 100 meters of trail is shared with other winter users. Groomed: Jan 20 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Troll Falls
E-bike Pilot Project
Icy conditions. Ice cleats / micro spikes required. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Upper Troll Falls
Icy conditions. Ice cleats / micro spikes required. |
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Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane |
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Village Rim
E-bike Pilot Project
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Village Snowshoe Loop
January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Wasootch Creek
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Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) |
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Wedge Connector
Warning: no bridge exists across Evan Thomas creek on Wedge Connector trail. Groomed: Jan 19 |
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Warning | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
