Update Jan 20: A new message has been posted today on Loppet.ca: “The course has been trackset and is looking great. Crews will continue to fine tune the trails during the week. We have some recent photos (Jan 19 & Jan 17) of the course here and will try to post…
(You can see a larger image of the photos by clicking on the actual photo) Ten of us set out from the PLPP Visitor Centre on a beautiful warm day with pretty nice conditions on all the trails which we encountered. Bonus! some fresh grooming and tracksetting occurred last night…
New snow – just in time! Update Jan 16: See comments below for the good news. Turns out there was about 10 cm of new snow according to the trail report. At 2 pm in Peter Lougheed Prov Park the trail conditions were much as described on their trail report(icy…
Get your teams together! Believe it or not, it’s only 18 days ’til the legendary Lake Louise to Banff loppet. This is your one and only chance to ski some of the trails which are available only once per winter, trackset especially for this event. Here I am, five years ago, still…
“The morning of the race seemed innocent enough*…” This event is a classic. There’s nothing else that can compare. It is always an unforgettable experience. (It’s the only thing for which I’ll wake up so early LOL). *These famous last words were reported in the Banff Crag & Canyon after the…
As previously mentioned, I am co-ordinating a ski trip for beginners/novices/intermediates on Saturday to K-Country. In other words, anyone can participate as we will split into two groups. I’m going to stay with the beginners/novices while Cheryl will take the manic skiers on some more challenging and longer trails in the south…
Clive sent in the following photo and report: Hi Bob, I skied West Bragg Creek this morning. I did Iron Springs – Elbow Trail – Loggers Loop – Crystal Line. Conditions were generally excellent – a blue wax day with great tracks and soft snow on the downhills. What a great…
Bob strikes gold at Alberta 55+ Winter Games This past weekend I was a competitor in the Alberta 55+ winter games held in Lethbridge and the Crowsnest Pass. It was the first time I’ve been to the Allison Chinook cross country ski area and I must say it was a lovely…
“There’s no better feeling than finishing that race!”* Read the entire saga of my experiences and impressions of the first leg here See the full results Story in the Banff Crag & Canyon Skiers avoid obstacles at loppet Please see Comments below for other skier’s tales of determination and accomplishment. Other loppet skiers are welcome…
Here’s the latest update from the Lake Louise to Banff Loppet website: Jan 30 (6AM) “Trail crews were out yesterday renovating the snow and resetting track where possible. Leg 2: Three delinquent moose are walking on the trail around Baker Creek. If you see them, give them the right of…
