Chuck has posted some excellent loppet photos from Baker Creek west to McNair Pond. Early in the race, most skiers were still smiling. When I asked Robin if she was doing the 72K loppet, she replied “Yes, what was I thinking?!” Robin had completed 43K of her 72K loppet challenge…
A couple things before I start my report. Chuck would like me to remind everyone that on single tracksetting, downhillers have the right-of-way. That’s very important on Cascade Valley(beyond the 6K bridge) where Chuck was today, also on the Castle Lookout to Baker Creek trail where I was today. I’m…
It’s a lot nicer to ski this on a sunny day, but even on an overcast day like yesterday, the scenery is spectacular. I skied from Castle Lookout to the CPR access
-Baker Creek to Castle Lookout. Photo by Chuck.- I was very happy to see the report from Chuck regarding this wonderful trail between Castle Lookout and Baker Creek.
You need to ski this trail when there’s no wind, the the sun is shining and the snow is pristine. It’s a bonus if it’s been recently trackset. The scenery is spectacular.
How many of you know the origin of this phrase? I thought it meant something completely different:
This trail is known by a couple other names: “Leg 2 of the Loppet” and “Double Hump Trail”(courtesy of Helen Read). It was groomed and trackset
There are several locations along the Castle Lookout to Baker Creek trail where Banff National Park could install their famous red chairs. Yesterday, Helen Read
My favourite part of this trail is the initial 5K from Castle Lookout. Soon after starting out, it veers away from the road and meanders through sensational scenery.
-Spectacular conditions on the Baker Creek to Castle Lookout trail in Banff. Photo by Jo Lunn.- Have you skied this little-known trail?
