PLPP(P Lougheed Park)

Thrilled to be skiing on Whiskey jack

December 1, 2013

When I surveyed the devastation from the June flooding, I had my doubts that we’d be skiing on Whiskey jack

First tracks on Elk pass

November 29, 2013

Today was about as good as it gets. I would have been satisfied with the events of this day even without skiing on the wonderful conditions in PLPP.

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The PLPP trail report was updated today and it’s nice to see some trails are starting to be groomed. Most were roller-packed with a snowmobile, but if I’m reading the trail report correctly, it sounds like Elk pass

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West Bragg snow update; Pocaterra

November 16, 2013

- Pocaterra Hut in PLPP is now open daily - Not as much snow materialized as was in the forecast. In Canmore, I’d guess we received about 3 cm.

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Moraine Lake road

November 3, 2013

- Moraine Lake road has about 15 cm of ungroomed snow - Everyone is hungry for information about MLR,

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Fantastic news!!!

October 25, 2013

- Whiskey Jack trail(file photo) – We’ll be skiing on Whiskey Jack this winter. Yes!!!! It has been repaired!

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The picnic table challenge

October 22, 2013

- Where is this picnic table located? - How many picnic tables are there alongside the trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park(PLPP)?

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Pocaterra hut is open

August 31, 2013

This post would normally be in late November when we are skiing in PLPP, but the hut is open three months early since it is being used as a Visitor Information Centre. The PLPP Visitor Centre which is just up the road was damaged during the June floods and is awaiting repairs.

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Elk pass trail – Fox creek debris clean-up

July 21, 2013

(To see the original notice, go to PLPP’s website) Location: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Registration: Sign up by email at trails@kananaskis.org or by […]

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Disastrous damage on Whiskey Jack

July 12, 2013

When skiing up Whiskey jack, you may not even have noticed the little creek which you cross as you near the top. It’s known as Spotted Wolf creek

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Troll Falls and a peek at PLPP

July 11, 2013

Before I get started, there’s lots of excellent, up-to-date information on the Kananaskis trails blog regarding trails which are open: Where to hike ****** Troll falls is one of the few trails open in the Ribbon creek area

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PLPP/Elk Lakes trip report

April 30, 2013

Hi Bob, Back in November while planning a family trip into the Elk Lakes cabin for the end of April, I used your site to do some historical research to see what the snow-pack was like over the past few years that late in the season.

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Getting too warm for wax

March 28, 2013

It was a great start to the day, with nice, cool temperatures at Pocaterra hut as I met my friend Peter who was celebrating his birthday. Is there any better way to enjoy your birthday than to go xc skiing in the most beautiful

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A perfect day of xc skiing

March 24, 2013

I would not trade the memory of this day for a gazillion dollars. It was one of those extraordinary days where everything is perfect.

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Wonderful to be skiing on cold snow

March 24, 2013

Conditions are excellent in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park(PLPP). I see from this morning’s trip report that we have new tracksetting

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Elk Pass and PLPP in nice shape

March 22, 2013

- Will and Dan at Boulton Bridge - This weekend could be the best skiing we’ll see until next winter. With new, cold snow and very cold temperatures

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Photos from PLPP

March 20, 2013

The trip reports accurately described the conditions in PLPP yesterday. Here are some photos.

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Skiing in a picture postcard

March 17, 2013

Since ski season is nearing its conclusion and I still have lots of readers, it’s a good opportunity to acknowledge a recent comment and all the commenters who have contributed to this blog.

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Spring ski conditions in PLPP

March 16, 2013

- Skiers with waxless skis were enjoying the conditions in PLPP – Perhaps it was the first time ever that I’ve skied up the steep hills on Whiskey Jack and Lynx without so much as a herringbone.

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