Kananaskis Country

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Mount Shark

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Updated: January 21, 2026

Updated: January 21, 2026 | Print Report

    Jan 22nd: Grooming took place at Mt.Shark on Thursday with the regular double shift being completed. Persistent cold temperatures and only trace amounts of new snow have led to firm icy conditions on all the trails at Mt.Shark.  All the major trails were groomed and trackset with the exception of the short cut-offs on Orion(near the Biathlon Range) which were skipped due to the extra firm conditions. 

    There is generally a good base at Mt Shark but a few hazards still exist, such as a few dips (drainage dips have been filled in but are still evident in places due to melting out, with unusually warm ground surface for this time of year), and possible exposed ground or rocks (on the two usual tight corners on Ursa Major and Hercules).

    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: 152 cm

    Mud Lake: 111 cm

     

Live Grooming Report

Trail Grooming Map

Maps

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

Inside of range was groomed January 17th.

Groomed: Jan 22 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Open
Draco Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 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: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 5.4 km Open
Mass Start Area

Six sets of tracks set on January 17th.

Groomed: Jan 16 Track Set: Jan 16 		Skiing Skiing Open
Mount Shark Helipad Access Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing Open
Orion Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.1 km Open
Pegasus Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 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: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Virgo Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.8 km Open
Watridge Lake Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22 Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Skijoring Skijoring Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.7 km one-way Open