March 28th: After another 4 or 5cm's of new snow on Monday starting in the early hours, Monday night's grooming took place under mainly cloudy skies, with light snow starting to fall just as the grooming was ending. Expect a trace of snow on all new grooming, with accumulations on older grooming ranging from around 5cm's to over 25cm's, depending on elevation and when it was last groomed. Snow has fallen off and on since significant accumulation last Friday, with some drifting in places, and ith the trees again fully loaded snow bombs will be abound. Be bear aware.
High elevation areas have a very good snow base, while at low elevations, thin spots exist, mainly under tree cover at the North end of the trail system- there were some small bare spots in a few places at lower elevations before the recent snowfall. Some trails north of Packers will have some exposed dirt or small rocks, a little brush, and possible ice under the new snow. The ice flows on Packers and Amos had disappeared at the time of the most recent grooming (Mar.25th and 26th, respectively) however it may return at any time.
Mar 28: Expect all trails to be covered with snow, increasing in depth with elevation. With warming temperatures during the day and freezing overnight, snow will be crusty in the mornings, softening as the day progresses. Wear appropriate footwear, bring extra layers, a hat, and gloves, and you may want to carry poles and microspikes or snowshoes. Please note that many official summer hiking trails are not maintained in the winter. Walking, snowshoeing, biking, and pets are not permitted on ski trails.
If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Skiers/riders and ice climbers should be aware of overhead hazards. View snow levels listed below for updated depths in different areas of the park. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Annual Road Closures:
Highway #40: CLOSED south of Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction, December 1st - June 14th, inclusive
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Snow Depths:
Updated: March 28
Mud Lake: 118 cm
Burstall Pass: 169 cm
Highwood Pass: 141 cm
Aster lake: 203 cm
Snow depths are assessed by Avalanche Canada stations. For most accurate information, please visit avalanche.ca
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Status | Keywords |
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Amos
No ice flow as of the March 26th grooming. Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Blueberry Hill
Groomed: Mar 27 Track Set: Mar 27 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Boulton Creek
Groomed: Mar 21 Track Set: Mar 21 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Braille
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Canyon Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Chester Lake Snowshoe
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Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing |
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Come Along
A little exposed brush on the edges and there were some small bare spots forming before the recent snow. Groomed: Mar 24 Track Set: Mar 24 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Elk Pass
Groomed: Mar 28 Track Set: Mar 28 |
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Open | Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Elk Pass Snowshoe
The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot. |
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Elkwood Loop Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Fox Creek
Groomed: Mar 21 Track Set: Mar 21 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Frost Heave Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Graupel Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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High Rockies
Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from June 1 - September 20. See details.
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Hydroline
Groomed: Mar 28 Track Set: Mar 28 |
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Open | Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Lodgepole
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Lookout
Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side. Groomed: Mar 19 Track Set: Mar 19 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Lower Lake Group Camp
Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Lower Lake Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Lynx
Groomed: Mar 24 Track Set: Mar 24 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Marsh Loop Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Meadow
Trackset from Visitor Center to Elkwood Parking on March 26th. The remainder was trackset on March 16th. Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Moraine
Groomed: Mar 21 Track Set: Mar 21 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Packers
The ice flow has disappeared under the fresh grooming, however it may return at any time. Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Patterson
Groomed: Mar 27 Track Set: Mar 27 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Penstock Loop Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Pocaterra
Trackset from Pocaterra Hut to Packers on Mar 24th and Packers to Lookout on March 25th. There are thin spots close to Pocaterra Hut. Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Pocaterra Training Grid
Six sets of tracks set. Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Rolly Road
Groomed: Mar 24 Track Set: Mar 24 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Rolly Road Training Grid
Thin snow coverage with some dirt and rocks outside of the grid area. Six sets of tracks set. Groomed: Mar 16 Track Set: Mar 16 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Sinclair
Thin base coverage with bumps and brush. Groomed: Mar 16 Track Set: Mar 16 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Snowdrift Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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South Sawmill Loop
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Spruce Road
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22 |
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Open | Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Tailwater Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Torpor Loop
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane |
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Tyrwhitt
Groomed: Mar 12 Track Set: Mar 12 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Upper Lake Connector
Groomed: Mar 28 Track Set: Mar 28 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Wheeler
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Whiskey Jack
Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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William Watson Lodge Access
Thin snow coverage with bumps and brush. Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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William Watson Lodge Connector
Thin snow coverage with bumps and brush. Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22 |
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane |
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Wintour Snowshoe
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Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Woolley
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
