Lake Louise to Banff
Jan 22 at 6 pm: a comprehensive update of conditions on each of the 6 legs has been posted at loppet.ca
Nipika
Today before 6 p.m. is your last chance to register for the Nipika loppet being held tomorrow and Sunday. Here’s the latest trail report:
(Jan 21st, 2010) WE HAVE SNOW, and the COURSES ARE GROOMED & READY for the Nipika Toby Creek Loppet Weekend, Jan. 23 – 24. WE’RE a GO, GO, GO! All trails are groomed for classic & skating. South trails will remain open to the public throughout the weekend. Kicking Horse Day Lodge, rental shop & ski school operating daily from 9 AM – 5 pm
More info: Nipika
Register: Zone 4
Lake Louise to Banff
Being held on Sunday, this one is full. They reached their maximum allowable number of skiers almost a week ago, so if you’re one of the 160 privileged lunatics…it looks like it will be pretty cool at 8 a.m. on beautiful Lake Louise. The weather forecast is calling for around -18 in the morning and warming up to -8 as the day goes on with a mixture of sun and cloud. Waxing should be easy.
If you’re up at LL on Saturday and have some time to spare, don’t forget about the Ice Magic Festival. We enjoy viewing the sculptures in the evening, as they are lit up with coloured lights and look spectacular in the dark on the lake.
Ice sculpture at Lake Louise
After viewing the sculptures, Cheryl and I usually go to the Lakeview Lounge in the Chateau for a drink. If you’re around, about 8-9 pm, look us up. We’ll be the ones drinking tea!
