An extended period of double digit warm temperatures this week will have a significant impact on the trails. Open sun exposed areas will see melting over the day with some freezing at night. Expect full spring like conditions throughout the trail system. Caution is advised on all trails due to icy sections, pooling water, and natural hazards. Be especially cautious descending hills. Please use the signed detour around the ice floe on Bill Milne as a side channel of the Kananaskis River has carved its way through the ice floe. Ice cleats come highly recommended at this time of year.
Avalanche conditions exist, take care while traveling in the backcountry.
Annual Road Closures:
- Highway 40: Closed from December 1 until June 14, 2019
Notes:
- Live Grooming Report for Ribbon Creek
- Check for avalanche information on the Avalanche Canada website. Pack appropriately for changing conditions, including traction devices/hiking poles, and don't forget to dress in layers!
- Be wildlife aware! Traveling in groups, making noise on trail, keeping pets on leash and carrying bear spray is highly recommended. See the Wildlife Safety page for more information.
- Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees and snow/ice on trail.
Warnings:
- Widowmaker Trail: from Canoe Meadows, at the "Green Tongue" river feature, upstream to Barrier Visitor Information Center
- Bill Milne Trail: Ice flow across across trail. Detour put in place to avoid affected section.
