April 21st: Periods of snow fell on Sunday, but shrunk quickly in the warm daytime temperatures, and when the grooming started Sunday night only a cm or so was on most of Saturday night's grooming. Snow started again around the same time as the grooming and kept up for most of the shift, heavy at times, and very light snow was falling in the South end as the grooming wrapped up for the season. Less than 5cm's of snow fell during the grooming at Elk Pass trailhead, a little mo Jump to Redirect group re at higher elevations. The base stayed quite moist under the new snow, and there is likely to be some icy spots early Monday, depending on temperatures and new snow amounts. Grooming is now finished for the season in PLPP and at Mt Shark.
Intense Spring sunshine and warm daytime temperatures over the last few weeks have drastically affected the snow base, especially at lower elevations. All (or at least most) trails north of and including Whiskey Jack, as well as Boulton and Moraine, now have some bare spots, and some higher elevation sun exposed areas are not far behind. With Spring freeze/thaw conditions present, generally expect icy trails in the morning, softening as daytime temperatures rise. Recent high winds have brought debris on to the trails in places, with the possibility of downed trees. Be bear aware, as there is a possibility of bears on the trails.
Avalanche hazard is considerable so be sure to check avalanche.ca while planning your day.
Snowshoe trails will be partly snow covered, icy in places, with expanding bare spots, especially at lower elevations. Potential open water or marsh in some areas may exist, as well as brush and other low snow hazards.
A reminder that walking, snowshoeing and pets are not permitted on groomed ski trails.
Check avalanche.ca when planning your day.
At anytime come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change throughout the day.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Annual Road Closures:
Highway #40: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14, from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Elkwood & Boulton Creek Ampitheatres: Construction Advisory
Snow Depths:
Highwood Pass: 115cm
Burstall Pass: 156cm
Mud Lake: 92cm
Aster Lake: 150cm
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Groomed: Apr 13 Track Set: Apr 13 |
Skiing
|
2.4 km | Open | |
| Blueberry Hill Groomed: Apr 21 Track Set: Apr 21 |
Skiing
|
3.5 km | Open | |
|
Boulton Creek
Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Fox Creek. Groomed: Apr 16 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skiing
|
2.2 km one-way | Open | |
| Braille Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skiing
|
2.2 km | Open | |
| Canyon Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
1.7 km one-way | Open | |
| Chester Lake |
Skiing
|
4.6 km one-way | Open | |
| Chester Lake Snowshoe |
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
3.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Come Along
Some bare spots forming. Groomed: Apr 04 Track Set: Apr 04 |
Skiing
|
2.1 km | Open | |
|
Elk Pass
Icy sections are present on the hill descending down towards the Fox Creek. Groomed: Apr 21 Track Set: Apr 21 |
Fat Biking
Skiing
|
5.6 km | Open | |
|
Elk Pass Snowshoe
The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
5.8 km | Open | |
| Elkwood Loop Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
4.1 km | Open | |
|
Fox Creek
Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Boulton. Groomed: Apr 16 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skiing
|
1.6 km | Open | |
| Frost Heave Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
2.5 km | Open | |
| Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
|
8.1 km | Open | |
| Graupel Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
5.6 km | Open | |
|
High Rockies
Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use | Open | |
| Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
3.9 km | Open | |
| Hydroline Groomed: Apr 21 Track Set: Apr 21 |
Skiing
|
3.8 km | Open | |
| Lodgepole Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 |
Skiing
|
4.2 km | Open | |
|
Lookout
Always use extra caution on Lookout, especially the steeper South side. The South side was not groomed on April 14th due to icy conditions; it was last groomed March 30th. Groomed: Apr 14 Track Set: Apr 14 |
Skiing
|
4.9 km | Open | |
|
Lower Lake Group Camp
Some bare spots starting to form. Groomed: Apr 05 Track Set: Apr 05 |
Skiing
|
1.3 km | Open | |
| Lower Lake Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Lynx Groomed: Apr 13 Track Set: Apr 13 |
Skiing
|
1.8 km | Open | |
| Marsh Loop Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
1.3 km | Open | |
|
Meadow
Trackset from Elkwood to the Visitor Centre on April 9th. The remainder was trackset on April 2nd. Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skiing
|
4.0 km | Open | |
|
Moraine
Bare spots near memorial benches just South of where the ski trail leaves campground loop A. Groomed: Apr 03 Track Set: Apr 03 |
Skiing
|
3.1 km | Open | |
|
Packers
A few ice flows forming (below ice crossing caution sign). Bare spots starting to form on sun exposed aspect's. Groomed: Apr 13 Track Set: Apr 13 |
Skiing
|
3.1 km | Open | |
| Patterson Groomed: Apr 20 Track Set: Apr 20 |
Skiing
|
0.9 km | Open | |
| Penstock Loop Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
4.5 km | Open | |
|
Pocaterra
Trackset from Packers to Tyrwitt on April 20th and from Lynx to Packers on April 13th. Many bare spots north of Packers, especially north of Lynx. Groomed: Apr 20 Track Set: Apr 20 |
Skiing
|
9.7 km one-way | Open | |
|
Pocaterra Training Grid
Six sets of tracks set. Groomed: Apr 04 Track Set: Apr 04 |
Skiing
|
Open | ||
|
Rolly Road
Some bare spots starting to form. Groomed: Apr 04 Track Set: Apr 04 |
Skiing
|
1.7 km | Open | |
|
Rolly Road Training Grid
Six sets of tracks set. Groomed: Apr 04 Track Set: Apr 04 |
Skiing
|
Open | ||
| Sawmill Loop Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
5.1 km | Open | |
|
Sinclair
Not fully trackset due to thin snow. Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 |
Skiing
|
1.3 km | Open | |
| Snowdrift Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
8.3 km | Open | |
| South Sawmill Loop |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
2.8 km | Open | |
| Spruce Road Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skiing
|
0.8 km | Open | |
| Tailwater Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
|
1.9 km | Open | |
| Torpor Loop |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
6.1 km | Open | |
| Tyrwhitt Groomed: Apr 20 Track Set: Apr 20 |
Skiing
|
5.4 km | Open | |
| Upper Lake Connector Groomed: Apr 08 Track Set: Apr 08 |
Skiing
|
0.9 km | Open | |
|
Wheeler
Trackset North and South of the Amos junctions on April 13th. The remainder was trackset on April 9th and will have quite a few bare spots. Tracks are thin in sun exposed areas. Groomed: Apr 13 Track Set: Apr 13 |
Skiing
|
4.7 km | Open | |
|
Whiskey Jack
A number of bare spot's have formed including at the large hill approximately 2.5km from the trailhead(exsposed dirt and rocks). Whiskey Jack was only groomed to the lower Wheeler junction and some tracks were left out in thin areas. Groomed: Apr 19 Track Set: Apr 19 |
Skiing
|
4.0 km | Open | |
| William Watson Lodge Access Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 |
Skiing
|
0.6 km one-way | Open | |
| William Watson Lodge Connector Groomed: Mar 12 Track Set: Mar 12 |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
0.7 km | Open | |
| Wintour Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
5.1km/10.2km return | Open | |
| Woolley Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skiing
|
2.1 km | Open |
