Nov 27: Some snow accumulated overnight and more snow is in the forecast for this week. Trails will be slippery and may also have patches of ice and mud. Strong winds are also 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.
Nov 25: No new grooming occurred this week with the warm weather and shallow snow pack. If venturing out, expect challenging conditions with icy snow when temperatures are below freezing, as well as pine needles on the trails from recent strong winds.
* Warning- no bridge exists across Evan Thomas creek on Wedge Connector trail. Attempting to cross the creek at the moment could be dangerous. *
Below is general trail information. Live updates to XC ski grooming are posted on Nordic Pulse. To access, select the "Trail Grooming Map" link on this page. Please look out for grooming equipment while using the ski trails. Most ski trails, especially at those in lower elevation, will have low snowpack and many early season hazards, including uneven surfaces and bumps, rocks, brush, and open water and/or ice. More snow is needed before tracksetting can begin.
If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Closed
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Status | Keywords |
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Aspen
Groomed: Nov 18 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Aspen-Terrace Long Loop
E-bike Pilot Project
Nov 22nd - groomed, expect shallow snowpack with early season hazards Groomed: Nov 22 |
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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
Nov 22nd - groomed, expect shallow snowpack with early season hazards Groomed: Nov 22 |
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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
Groomed: Nov 17 |
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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. |
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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
Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek. Groomed: Nov 17 |
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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
An ice flow exists on the northern section of this trail due to an ice jam on the Kananaskis River. This section of trail will be difficult to pass and is not recommended. Groomed: Nov 08 |
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Warning | Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Hidden
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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High Level
Groomed: Nov 08 Track Set: Nov 08 |
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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: Nov 18 |
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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. |
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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
Nov 22nd - groomed, expect shallow snowpack with early season hazards Groomed: Nov 22 |
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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
Many early season hazards exist for skiers, including rocks and brush, as well as a very large rock that pulled out of the back slope and onto the trail. Skiing not recommended at this time. |
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Warning | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Ribbon Creek Snowshoe
E-bike Pilot Project
Section of Ribbon Creek between parking lot and Ribbon Creek ski trail closed due to predators feeding on a carcass. |
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Closed | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Ruthie's
Groomed: Nov 08 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Shinrin
E-bike Pilot Project
Nov 16th - snow machine packed, shallow snow pack, watch for hazards |
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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
Nov 8: Groomed with 15-50 cm settled snow. Expect early season conditions with potential for hazards just below the snow. Groomed: Nov 08 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Skogan Pass Lower
Nov 8: Groomed with 15-50 cm settled snow. Expect early season conditions with potential for hazards just below the snow. * Short section of trail between Hidden trail and Mt. Allen drive is shared use in the winter. Beyond this the trail is for skiers only in winter. * Groomed: Nov 08 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Skogan Pass Upper
Nov 8: Groomed with 15-50 cm settled snow. Expect early season conditions with potential for hazards just below the snow. Trackset above the high level junction. Groomed: Nov 08 Track Set: Nov 08 |
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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 Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Studless
E-bike Pilot Project
Nov 22nd - groomed, expect shallow snowpack with early season hazards Groomed: Nov 22 |
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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: Nov 08 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Terrace Link
E-bike Pilot Project
Groomed: Nov 09 |
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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: Nov 18 |
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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
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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
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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
Nov 22nd - south portion groomed, expect shallow snowpack with early season hazards Groomed: Nov 22 |
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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: Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek. Groomed: Nov 17 |
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Warning | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
