April 18th: The snowcat spent Thursday night up the Smith Dorrien for one final grooming at Mt Shark for the season. Grooming is planned in PLPP for the long weekend, and then is finished for the season.
April 17th: An attempt was made on Wednesday night to groom Fox Creek and the Southern most section of Boulton Creek with very little success due to the very icy and hard packed base, no tracks were set on either of the two trails groomed. Elk Pass was only snowmobile groomed from the trailhead to Fox Creek.
Intense Spring sunshine and warm daytime temperatures over the last 2 weeks have further thinned the snow base, especially at lower elevations. All (or at least most) trails north of and including Packers, as well as Boulton and Moraine, now have some bare spots, and some higher elevation sun exposed areas may not be 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.
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: 111cm
Burstall Pass: 163cm
Mud Lake: 98cm
Aster Lake: 186cm
| 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 15 Track Set: Apr 15 |
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 Groomed: Apr 15 Track Set: Apr 15 |
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 15 Track Set: Apr 15 |
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 15 Track Set: Apr 15 |
Skiing
|
0.9 km | Open | |
| Penstock Loop Snowshoe |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
4.5 km | Open | |
|
Pocaterra
Trackset from Lynx to Whiskey Jack on April 13th. The remainder was trackset on April 5th. Some icy spots starting to form on sun exposed areas. Groomed: Apr 13 Track Set: Apr 13 |
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 14 Track Set: Apr 14 |
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 large bare spot has formed where the ski turns on towards Boulton Bridge. Whiskey Jack was only groomed to the lower Wheeler junction. Groomed: Apr 14 Track Set: Apr 14 |
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 |
