Introduces new ski trail maps by gotrekkers of Kanananskis Country
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Here is a new map of the trails in the Chester-Sawmill area. The trails between Chester and Sawmill, shown in purple, have been signed, and although they are marked as snowshoe trails they can still be used by skiers, though they will not be groomed. The signing was done by James Cieslak who grooms the [...]
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The Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association has released two maps showing the conglomeration of trails around West Bragg including the new trails constructed over the past couple of years. The new trails, some of which are still under construction, are “multi-use” trails intended for walking, biking, snowshoeing and equestrian.
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A new trail classification system is in the works for Kananaskis Country.
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Smith-Dorrien Trail system. The parking lot will be plowed this winter and coloured markers of the same colour will go back on some trails, like Blue loop and some of orange, and yellow. There is not enough money in the kitty this year to clear deadfall from trails, so because of the liability issue they [...]
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A book about the palaeontology of Canyon Creek extending from Hwy. 66 to the ice cave area and a little way up Moosedome Creek with excellent photos and with diagrams showing where to find the sites.
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Recently, Angélique and Allan Mandell were lucky enough to spot a Say’s Phoebe up the north north fork of Canyon Creek at an altitude of 2300 m (7546 ft.) just below the col between peaks 412443 and 409435. It appeared to be picking off insects from the lichen on the rocks. For a bird of [...]
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A 59-year-old Australian man, Kevin Kennedy, was reported overdue in the Highwood Pass area of Kananaskis Country Sunday after he had set out to hike over Grizzly Col, a remote trail, and complete the Tyrwitt loop. Ground and air searches have been conducted every day since Monday, but have failed to turn up and sign of Kennedy.
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After we hiked the Odlum Ridge circuit a couple of days ago with a GPS receiver for the first time, I downloaded the track log and superimposed it on the 1:50,000 topo map. The fit was terrible. I checked the track log file, downloaded it again, checked the track logs from the previous 2 days [...]
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Information about Indian Graves campground located in south Kananaskis Country. With only 38 sites, the campground caters to families and outdoor enthusiasts who like a quiet camping experience, no parties.
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