Pocaterra “killer” grouse. Photo from Dec 2014 by Simona
Only a dusting of snow so far(9:55 pm), but the forecast is calling for 1 – 5 cm depending on where and which forecast.
Cross country skiing I will go,
I love to glide over the snow,
A Chinook blows in,
Oh no, not again!
Have faith, fresh snow will show. –Emerald Lake Lodge contest entry from Courtney
The view from Kananaskis Fire Lookout. A favourite of mine from the 2013 Emerald Lake Lodge contest. Photo by Steve Riggs
I didn’t ski today, but I’ve been reading the Trip Reports, all 11 so far. Thank you for sharing your information. Four trip reports from PLPP and all have something unique and important to offer. The conditions can be so variable from day-to-day.
Glad to see the Pocaterra grouse is back to protecting his turf. I have never had the extraordinary experience of being attacked by the “killer” grouse, but enjoy the reports of his exploits, including one today from Stephen Vermeulen, who also sent this video:
Snowfall warning in effect for Banff National Park!
If you stay in the track and slowly tease him after he pecks your heel once, he’ll likely be standing on your ski; I’ve managed to gently pull him along for a couple strides last week. Grouse-sledding. -sledging? New sport? Longest ride?
i promise a vid soon (tomorrow)
My son and I had a very similar attack This thing was pecking at my sons pant leg and had absolutely no fear
I had a very similar experience with that same “killer grouse” on Friday. Pretty determines little guy, desperate to get into my packback. My friend fell while climbing the hill, and yes, he attacked her too!! Maybe they should post natural hazard sign on the hill…haha. Fabulous day on the trail.