Alf Skrastins

Snagmore Hill for fall colours

by Alf Skrastins on October 8, 2011

Snag No More is a new trail along the Elbow River and over a small hill, offering views of the Elbow Valley and the lovely fall colours.

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New West Bragg Trails

by Alf Skrastins on July 18, 2011

The Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association is well on its way to fulfilling their goal of completing construction of 45 km of new trails in the West Bragg Creek area by the end of this season. So far, about 41 km of trails have been flagged and roughly cleared and with about 30 km of that cleared to the 5’ wide by 10’ high standard.

 

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Chester Lake Ski Trail now one-way

by Alf Skrastins on January 17, 2011

The lower (old logging road) sections of the Chester Lake trail have been designated as one-way trails. The more popular and slightly steeper west branch is marked for downhill travel only. The very slightly longer east branch is designated for uphill travel only. In other words, you are now expected to ski these two trails [...]

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Snow Season is Here!

by Alf Skrastins on November 18, 2010

Kananaskis Country has just experienced a remarkably quick transition from fall to winter. On Monday, I was hiking along McConnell ridge in shirtsleeves on dry ground. By Wednesday, I was skiing on the Ribbon Creek trails.

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Quaite Valley-McConnell Ridge Loop

by Alf Skrastins on June 29, 2010

A new mountain bike trail has appeared along the section of McConnell Ridge north of Barrier Lookout. This aesthetically-routed trail makes an excellent loop out of the boring Quaite Valley-Jewell Pass trail.

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West Bragg Creek All-Season Trail Plan

by Alf Skrastins on October 9, 2009

A plan is underway to update the West Bragg trail system in order to improve it’s value as an XC trail network, to add snowshoe trails, and to make an enjoyable, sustainable summer trail network for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.

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Old Goat Glacier and Tarn

by Alf Skrastins on August 19, 2009

Looking for a hike that has waterfalls, a lake, a glacier and great mountain views? The Old Goat Glacier trial in Spray Valley Provincial Park has it all.

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Indian Graves Ridge and Willow Creek Hills

by Alf Skrastins on April 20, 2009

A spring hike on the Indian Graves Ridges at the southern edge of Kananaskis Country offers views towards Sentinel Peak and Mt. Burke.

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Snowshoe Sibbald Trails

by Alf Skrastins on December 16, 2008

Snowshoe trail from Sibbald Lake in the Jumpingpound area to Eagle Hill.

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