February 11th:
Cross-Country Skiing
Military / security activities were more intense than expected in the area and left many trails in rough shape, particularly in the Kananaskis Village area. Crews will be out shoveling snow the next couple days onto some low spots and damaged areas and look to begin regrooming Thursday as military personnel are expected to have vacated the area by then. Bill Milne / Wedge Connector trails remain in decent shape, but with crews working on the new, northern portion of Wedge Connector.
Feb 7th - Skogan Pass trails groomed today. Snow base is shallow on Hay Meadows and Skogan Screamer without trackset. Conditions improve quickly with elevation. An ice flow exists on Lower Skogan. A start at Nakiska is recommended. All other trails in the Ribbon area that are open were groomed earlier this week. The valley received about 15cm settled snow in the last storm, more at elevation and less in a few problem areas. Depending also on the base before the storm, some areas still have a thin base, with some low snow hazards and incomplete tracksetting. But, conditions are the best they have been this season!
Ribbon Creek parking and Kovach Pond Parking are closed, along with a few associated trails. Skogan Pass skiers can park at Troll Falls or Nakiska ski area. Kananaskis Village skiers can park at the village. Bill Milne / Wedge Connector skiers can park at Wedge Pond or Kananaskis Golf Course. Skiers venturing south on Bill Milne will eventually be turned around by a giant ice lake.
Skiers may encounter military personnel on snow machines or their machine tracks in the area.
Fat Biking
Trails will be a mix of packed and unconsolidated snow. Be aware of some trail closures in the Ribbon Creek area. Upper Ribbon Creek trail can still be reached via Shinrin trail.
Snowshoeing
With the fresh snow that fell over the past few days, snowshoeing is once again possible. Since trails were bare before this snow, early season hazards could exist under the fresh snow.
Winter Hiking
Trails will be covered in fresh snow, deep and unpacked in places. Ice patches may exist underneath. Spikes are recommended.
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.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Open
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
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Aspen
Groomed: Feb 04 Track Set: Feb 04 |
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1.8 km | Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Baldy Pass
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13.7 km or 15.9 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Big Kidd
Insufficient snow |
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1.8 km | Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Bill Milne
Due to the section of Bill Milne currently closed by Kovach Pond along with a significant ice flow just south of that area, it is recommended for skiers to avoid that portion of Bill Milne and park at Kananaskis Golf Course or Wedge Pound. Groomed: Feb 05 Track Set: Feb 05 |
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9.7 km total one-way for complete Bill Milne Trail | Warning | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Centennial Ridge
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0.8 km | Closed | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
Coal Mine
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2.3 km one-way | Closed | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Evan-Thomas Fire Road
Warning: No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. |
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1.6 to Wedge Connector km | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Galatea Creek
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6.0 km to Lillian Lake, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake | Open | Hiking |
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Hay Meadow
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1.6 km | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane |
Hidden
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1.4 km one-way | Closed | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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High Level
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1.4 km one-way | Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive
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1.7 km | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane |
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Kovach
Groomed: Feb 04 Track Set: Feb 04 |
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5.1 km | Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Link
Groomed: Feb 04 Track Set: Feb 04 |
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0.8 km | Open | Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Little Kidd
Insufficient snow |
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2.5 km | Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Middle Kidd
Shallow snow base with early season hazards. |
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0.5 km | Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Midnight Meadow
Shallow snow base with early season hazards. |
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0.8 km | Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
Mine Meadow
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2.1 km | Closed | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane |
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Prairie View
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6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Razors Edge
Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections. |
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6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Ribbon Creek
Upper Ribbon Creek trail can still be reached from Kananaskis Village via Terrace and Link trail.
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4.4 km | Partially Closed | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe
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3.7 km | Closed | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Ruthie's
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0.4 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Shinrin
Insufficient snow |
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2.0 km | Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Skogan Pass Loop
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2.7 km | Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Skogan Pass Lower
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1.7 km to the junction of Ruthie's Trail | Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Skogan Pass Upper
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5.9 km from Ruthie's Trail to the upper junction of Skogan Pass Loop | Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Stoney
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22.5 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
Studless
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0.7 km | Closed | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Sunburst
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1.2 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC ebike, Electric Bike |
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Terrace Link
Groomed: Feb 04 Track Set: Feb 04 |
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1.0 km | Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
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Terrace North
Groomed: Feb 04 Track Set: Feb 04 |
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9.5 km one-way | 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
Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. |
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1.4 km | Warning | 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
Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. |
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0.9 km out and back | Warning | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane |
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Village Loop
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2.0 km | Open | E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Village Rim
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1.3 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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Wasootch Creek
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1 km one-way | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) |
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Wedge Connector
Warning: No bridge exists across Evan Thomas creek on Wedge Connector trail. Groomed: Feb 05 Track Set: Feb 05 |
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3.8 km one-way | Open | Fat Biking,Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
