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Category: Backcountry
Bryant Creek and Backcountry etiquette
Cindy sent in the following photo and report: Hi Bob, I skied into the Bryant Creek Shelter last weekend with some friends. All in all we had a wonderful time. The only discouraging aspect was numerous yellow stains just outside the shelter – including along the trail to the creek!…
Backcountry – Citadel Pass
Chip sent in the following report and photos: On February 4th, Leslie, Dan and I skied to Citadel Pass. Being lazy slugs, we opted to take the gondola up to Sunshine Meadows, avoiding the 2 hrs of dull trudging up from the parking area. We had what may be the…
Request for info re: Elk Lakes cabin. Paradise Valley. Hawkridge update
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…
Backcountry update
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…
Backcountry skiers take note: High risk of avalanche
(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…
Weekend Update: West Bragg Creek, CNC, Healy Pass, PLPP
(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….
Updates on Goat Creek, Robertson Col, Boom lake
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…
Updates: Burstall Pass, West Bragg, Ribbon Creek/Kananaskis Village
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…