Update Mar 8 @ 8:58 pm and Fantastic News: Just a few minutes ago, Rio the dog has been found! Read more details and an update from the owner on Lost Dog at Elbow Valley/West Bragg Creek. Thanks for all the trip reports today. In this weather, it’s nice to…
Frozen Thunder at the Canmore Nordic Centre opens on Monday, October 19. Thanks to Robin at CNC for the photos. The track length is generally 2 km with additional snow lanes available for biathlon shooting range users. With the colder temperatures predicted for next week, the conditions should be terrific. …
Cheryl had an appointment in Canmore today, so she dropped me off at the nordic centre where I found some very nice conditions mid-afternoon. With the temperature at +2°C, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to use my waxable skis so I played it safe and settled for my…
I knew there must be a logical explanation. This comment was submitted by Briony Williamson in reply to Hugh’s concerns about grooming: Thanks for your feedback on the grooming at CNC today. I oversee the grooming program and can give you an update on why the trails past the meadow…
A few diehards have already been out skiing on the early-season snow at West Bragg Creek and Lake Louise. Thanks for the trip reports. Frozen Thunder Frozen Thunder at the Canmore Nordic Centre will open on Saturday, Oct 19. The trucks will be busy dumping the snow to make the…
We’ve had some spectacular photos attached to the trip reports over the past few days, so I’m showcasing a few of them in this update. After studying all the weather forecasts, it appears that Ribbon Creek, PLPP, and Canmore are going to
With a lack of other venues available for skiing, the Canmore Nordic Centre was incredibly busy today. The tracksetting on Banff trail on man-made snow
Thanks to Mary Perrott and Chuck for making my job easier. Check the Trip reports for their updates on Moraine Lake road and the Great Divide.
-Bella and mom Stephanie were heading for the warming hut.- Thanks for all the trip reports. Amazing conditions everywhere and Mt Shark was, according to Gwen, “like winning the lottery!”
This is a good time of year to re-visit the pros and cons of waxless skis so I’ve added a section at the end of this post which gives my thoughts but I welcome
