Mount Shark

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: March 04, 2021

Updated: March 4, 2021 | Print Report

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As part of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public access to our outdoor spaces is open, however Alberta Parks indoor facilities and permanent outdoor shelters within Kananaskis are closed to public access. Peter Lougheed Visitors Centre's services will be reduced to information and washrooms. The Lounge is closed.

Please note: As the SkiTrails Live Grooming Report is no longer functioning for Mount Shark, grooming and tracksetting information may be found in the individual trail comments below.

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March 5th: Thursday night's grooming at Mt Shark took place under a clear sky. Before the grooming, there was a range of 4 to 8cm's of snow in most places, much of it reasonably dry and powdery, though in some wind swept or fully sun exposed areas there was not much snow noticeable on top of last week's grooming and there were some icy areas. Trails should be fast early on Friday before the temperatures rise above the freezing mark, but the new grooming should offer plenty of control on the downhills. The remainder of the trails were being groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning. There are a few places where pine branches are encroaching the edges of the trail (especially when snow laden)- mainly on parts of the 15k loop, and especially the extra 5k of this loop. These will continue to be removed throughout the winter as time allows.

Additional Notes:

Trails may be busy. Practice physical distancing where possible, and use masks when it isn't possible to safely distance.

Visitors are asked to purchase a day or season parking pass from Nordiq Alberta to use the trails. Revenue from the sales will cover the costs of trail grooming and maintenance. It’s $10 for a day pass or $50 for the season. More information...

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Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions! Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada
Vault Toilets are open, however visitors should plan to bring their own sanitary supplies, including paper and sanitizer.
Be wildlife aware! Traveling in groups, making noise on trail, and keeping pets on leash is mandatory. Carrying bear spray is highly recommended. See the Wildlife Safety page for more information.
Dogs are not permitted on ski trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park (but are permitted ON-LEASH on Mtn Shark Trails).
Snowshoers, walkers, and fat bikers are permitted on Watridge Lake trail only. They are NOT permitted on any of the skate trails that make up the 15km loop.

Snow Depths:

Please note that we endeavor to display updated snow depth information but it may not be available due to remote monitoring.

Maps

Trail Name	Status	Keywords
10 km Yellow Loop Groomed: Mar 04 Track Set: Mar 04	Open	Skiing,Skijoring Cross Country Skiing, XC
15 km Green Loop Some dirt or rocks may exist on a sharp turn at the top of a hill at about the halfway point of the extra 5k, as well as on the cut off below it. Pine branches are infringing onto the edge of the trail in places, especially on the extra 5k of the 15 km. Branches are being removed throughout the winter as time allows. Groomed: Mar 04 Track Set: Mar 04	Open	Skiing,Skijoring Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
2 km Blue Loop Groomed: Mar 05 Track Set: Mar 05	Open	Biking/Cycling,Skiing,Skijoring Cross Country Skiing, XC
5 km Red/Black Loop Groomed: Mar 05 Track Set: Mar 05	Open	Biking/Cycling,Skiing,Skijoring Cross Country Skiing, XC
5 km Red/Purple Loop Groomed: Mar 04 Track Set: Mar 04	Open	Skiing,Skijoring Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Biathlon Range Area Groomed: Mar 05	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Mass Start Area The mass start area was fully groomed, with 5 tracks set. Groomed: Feb 26 Track Set: Feb 26	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Mount Shark Helipad Access Groomed: Feb 26 Track Set: Feb 26	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Watridge Lake Groomed: Feb 26 Track Set: Feb 26	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Skijoring,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane

Mount Shark

Kananaskis Country

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