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Healy pass. Does anyone have info?

“Hello Bob, Have you heard anything regarding the Healy Creek trail leading to Healy Pass? Parks Canada rates it as “poor” but skiable. I was wondering if the trail improves with distance and elevation away from the Sunshine parking lot. Chris” Has anyone been out there recently? If so, please…

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January 13, 2010 January 13, 2010 Backcountry, Healy Pass 4

West Bragg; Hawkridge; Skogan Pass

Richard sent in the following photos and updates:    Hi Bob, A lot of West Bragg is snowmobile packed, but no grooming or trackset. Someone took a 4×4 on Sundog Loop and East Crystal line so there are tire ruts on those trails. Elbow Trail has good coverage and is snowmobile  packed (see picture). Iron…

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December 10, 2009 December 10, 2009 Backcountry, Hawkridge, Skogan Pass, West Bragg Creek 1

Bryant Creek and Backcountry etiquette

Cindy sent in the following photo and report: Hi Bob, I skied into the Bryant Creek Shelter last weekend with some friends. All in all we had a wonderful time. The only discouraging aspect was numerous yellow stains just outside the shelter – including along the trail to the creek!…

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February 24, 2009 February 24, 2009 Backcountry, Bryant Creek 0

Backcountry – Citadel Pass

Chip sent in the following report and photos: On February 4th, Leslie,  Dan  and I skied to Citadel Pass. Being lazy slugs, we opted to take the gondola up to Sunshine Meadows, avoiding the 2 hrs of dull trudging up from the parking area. We had what may be the…

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February 5, 2009 February 5, 2009 Backcountry, Banff, Citadel Pass 0

Request for info re: Elk Lakes cabin. Paradise Valley. Hawkridge update

Can anyone provide some information on the Elk Lakes cabin? Rod sent in this email: Bob, Very interesting blog + great photos. I am planning a ski trip to Elk Lake Hut with my young son (8). He’s a good enough skier although i think we’ll be slow. Any photos…

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February 1, 2009 February 1, 2009 Backcountry, Elk Lakes, Hawkridge, Paradise Valley 4
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