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Tag: Hydroline

Spring skiing at its best

As Mary mentioned on her trip report, it was an entire trip with no sticky snow, but the best part of today was meeting all the skiers on the trail who wanted to stop and chat. Every junction was another opportunity for skiers to wish me well on my farewell…

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March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Kananaskis, PLPP 3

Tyrwhitt: terrific!

I’ve sure been hitting it lucky this week, getting onto the trails when they are in near-perfect condition. Pipestone on Thursday was sensational, and now the SkierBob Special in fantastic condition.  I need to give a shout-out to Helen Read, not only for her colourful trip reports, but her ability…

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December 12, 2020 December 13, 2020 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Kananaskis, PLPP, Tyrwhitt, Whiskey Jack 4

Pocaterra hut…and more

Nov 20, 2020: The hut is open daily 8:30 am – 8 pm It’s a very unusual occurrence to see more fresh snow at Pocaterra hut than at Elk Pass. I estimate there was around 15 cm of high-density snow from Wednesday night. One skier had broken trail in the…

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November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Pocaterra 0

Good news abounds

Just a reminder to purchase your Kananaskis parking pass.  Another reminder:  if you’re looking for up-to-date trail conditions, check the Trip Reports on the main menu. Some even have pictures.  Nov 18: I arrived at the Elk Pass parking lot at 2:45 pm to a temperature of -2°C and lots…

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November 19, 2020 November 20, 2020 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Kananaskis, PLPP 1

Tracksetting begins in PLPP

Nov 28, 2019 The PLPP Live Grooming Report shows a number of trails in the south end were groomed today and a few have been trackset. I’m assuming these were all done with the snowcat.  Let’s start with the tracksetting:

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November 28, 2019 November 30, 2019 Hydroline, Kananaskis Fire Lookout, PLPP, Pocaterra, Tyrwhitt 0

Elk Pass, Tyrwhitt, and other trails in PLPP

Jody was just finished tracksetting Elk Pass when I arrived around 1:30 pm. Starting at 5 a.m, he also worked on Blueberry Hill, Tyrwhitt, Hydroline and Patterson. Check the PLPP Live Grooming

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December 14, 2018 December 15, 2018 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Kananaskis, PLPP, Pocaterra, Tyrwhitt 5

Spring skiing in PLPP

The advice from Heather to go early is appropriate at this time of year. The high angle of the sun wreaks havoc on the trails by early afternoon.

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March 16, 2018 March 17, 2018 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Kananaskis, PLPP 0

Heads up on Elk Pass/Hydroline and Mt Shark

If Chuck’s report and photos of Mt Shark have enticed you, along with tonight’s tracksetting, to head over there on Friday, be aware that Spray Lakes/Smith Dorrien road south of Canmore will be closed for avalanche control

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January 18, 2018 January 19, 2018 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Kananaskis, Mt Shark 0

The SkierBob Special

I always referred to this, my all-time favourite, as the Tyrwhitt Loop but Helen renamed it the “SkierBob Special” a few years ago. I see from Helen’s report

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December 21, 2017 October 4, 2020 Hydroline, Kananaskis, PLPP, Tyrwhitt 0

Skiing at its best!

I can hardly stand all this winning! I thoroughly enjoyed the best ski trip of the winter today. Perfect conditions everywhere. I live for days like this! Keith Bagnall has submitted today’s update

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March 2, 2017 October 4, 2020 Elk Pass, Hydroline, Kananaskis, PLPP, Tyrwhitt, Whiskey Jack 3
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