Can anyone provide some information on the Elk Lakes cabin? Rod sent in this email: Bob, Very interesting blog + great photos. I am planning a ski trip to Elk Lake Hut with my young son (8). He’s a good enough skier although i think we’ll be slow. Any photos…
Chip just sent this in: Hi Bob. I know that your site is a wonderful resource for track skiers but, as I occasionally venture to the dark side of backcountry skiing, I thought that I’d give a report on a few recent trips. Baker Creek. Icy up to the meadows…
(See trails update below for the latest on CNC and Chester Lake/Buller) Anyone planning to head out to the backcountry may want to rethink their plans, warns the Canadian Avalanche Centre. The risk of snow slides is rated as high at all levels, even below the treeline in the Fernie-Lizard Range…
(See comments below for additional updates from readers) This incredible photo of Healy pass was sent in by Steve Riggs. See the comments below for Steve’s remarks regarding Healy Pass, West Bragg, and Ribbon Creek. I must say these back country photos are making it look more and more enticing….
Goat Creek: What a wonderful surprise This afternoon, we decided to stay close to home and ski at the Canmore Nordic Centre. On our way, we first decided to drive 5K up the hill and check out Goat Creek. There were a few cars in the Goat Creek trailhead parking…
Duane sent in this photo and report on Burstall Pass Alpine toured up to Burstall Pass Tuesday, Dec 16. It was much colder there than in Calgary, albeit sunny, and not windy. There is much more snow than the last visit – especially through the narrow treed areas, but the wind…
