PLPP(P Lougheed Park)

Climber’s delight

January 23, 2015

-We were skiing in the clouds at the top of Blueberry Hill- Conquering both Whiskey Jack and Blueberry Hill in one day, combined with all the other trails

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Skiing at its best!

January 11, 2015

-You can tell by the body language that it was a fantastic day in PLPP- It truly was a superb weekend for xc skiers, and thanks for all the trip reports.

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Remarkable conditions on Pocaterra

January 5, 2015

-Pocaterra trail near the hut- They’re gone! The pine needles and tree debris were nowhere in sight today, just untainted fresh snow and excellent tracks.

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First ski trip of the year was a good (and cold) one

January 1, 2015

-Mark and Haley on Tyrwhitt- Like a dream come true, my favourite loop, Whiskey Jack, Tyrwhitt, and Elk pass all had new tracksetting last night.

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Boulton creek trail is inaccessible

January 1, 2015

I thought we should remind skiers about the flood damaged Boulton creek trail which is reported to be inaccessible. I have talked to many skiers this winter who have skied on Boulton creek trail, starting at Boulton creek parking lot or Boulton Bridge day use and they all say the same thing: Nightmarish, horrible conditions.

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First time on New Pocaterra, Meadow, Woolley

December 30, 2014

I waited ’til 1:30 pm, but the temperature at the PLPP Visitor Centre was still -15°C. When I mentioned

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XC Darwin award

December 30, 2014

The Darwin Awards salute the improvement of the human genome by honoring those who accidentally remove themselves from it… Darwin Awards. There’s a warning

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Last chance

December 30, 2014

If you haven’t skied in December, you’ve only got two more days. You’ll have some freshly trackset trails on which to do it, and it’s going to warm up today. If you’re a beginner skier who just received new skis for Christmas, you may benefit from

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First time on Wheeler

December 28, 2014

-Susan and Spencer at the Pocaterra / Lynx junction- I overcame my fixation with skiing the south trails in PLPP and enjoyed an 18K loop

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Something new at Pocaterra(besides new snow)

December 28, 2014

-Conditions on Pocaterra trail are improving with new snow. This photo was taken at the trailhead by the hut-

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Boxing day bliss

December 26, 2014

-Skiers had fast tracks and beautiful scenery on Elk pass today- Before I tell you about our outstanding ski trip in PLPP, let’s take a look at some other business.

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Sweet torture

December 23, 2014

While climbing the south side of Kananaskis Fire Lookout(following in Carolyn’s tracks), a blogger has lots of time to think of catchy titles for his next post.

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Tracksetting update including Pipestone

December 23, 2014

We had a lot of information regarding the Canmore Nordic Centre yesterday, so let’s see what else is transpiring. Andrew has been busy at Lake Louise:

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Good thing it’s my favourite

December 21, 2014

-Many skiers were enjoying the great conditions on Elk Pass- When people ask me to name my favourite ski trail, I usually say it’s the last one I skied on.

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Late afternoon report

December 19, 2014

-Jane and Brian on Whiskey Jack.- It was snowing at the bottom of Whiskey Jack at 5 pm. Hopefully it will continue, and cover all those pine needles with fresh, cold snow.

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Remember when?

December 18, 2014

Update Fri Dec 19 @ 9:15 a.m.: More grooming occurred in PLPP last night, in the “middle” of the park. Check the Live Grooming Report for details. Snow is in the forecast. Thanks for all the trip reports yesterday. Before we go down memory lane, we’re seeing some signs of hope for skiing

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14K of fantastic skiing(and 3.8K of survival)

December 16, 2014

-Approaching the Tyrwhitt meadows which are around the corner in the sun.- My goal today was to ski on Tyrwhitt for the first time this year.

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Elk pass and Blueberry hill

December 15, 2014

Conditions were even better today than on Saturday. With all the skiers yesterday, the tracks are fast but still offering great grip with blue wax.

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Sweet sixteen

December 13, 2014

-Mark and Giselle on Elk pass.- Fifteen wild Decembers have melted into spring since my first foray up that big hill, yet I never grow tired of seeing the fluffy, white pillows

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PLPP Update

December 13, 2014

Update Sat Dec 13 @ 9:15 a.m. We’ve received 3 cm of snow in Canmore and it’s still coming down Elk pass, Tyrwhitt, Hydroline, Patterson, Blueberry Hill, and Lower Lake were groomed last night. Tracksetter Jody gave this report early

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