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Nipika loppet in 10 days

January 12, 2010

Sat Jan 23 is the Nipika classic loppet. Register The following day, on Sun Jan 24 is the Skate loppet Register For more information on accommodations, banquet etc Nipika

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Registration for L Louise to Banff is open

December 8, 2009

“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 Jan 2008 race read more [...]

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Lake Louise to Banff Loppet update

January 30, 2009

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 way. They’re bigger than you [...]

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PLPP is still in excellent condition

January 18, 2009

See Comments below for updates on West Bragg Creek, Upper Ribbon Creek trails(Skogan Pass, etc.), Sawmill(backcountry). This must be what heaven is like Skiers enjoying the sun and snow on Elk Pass Acting on Steve’s comment from yesterday, we skied in Peter Lougheed Prov Park today and it was fabulous. We skied the following trails [...]

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Peter Lougheed Prov Park/Kananaskis Update

January 14, 2009

(See comments below for more updates including Hawkridge photos) *** It doesn’t get any better than this Bob, Chip and Vic at Kananaskis Fire Lookout We really hit it lucky again today. New tracks had just been set on Elk Pass, Hydroline, and the steepest, most gruelling trail in the park, Kananaskis Fire Lookout. The weather was beautiful, [...]

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Lake Louise to Banff Loppet

January 12, 2009

Once per winter – don’t miss it! Racers on Lake Louise Jan 22 Update: The loppet has been postponed to Jan 31 due to the extreme cold. Do you want to ski some fabulous trails that are available only once per winter? Well, it happens on Sunday Jan 25: The cross country ski race from [...]

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