Kananaskis Country – hiking, skiing, snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

Try mountain-forecast.com for Kananaskis Country Weather Forecasts

June 6, 2011

Mountain-forecast.com is a website that forecasts the weather for specific mountains around the world including a good selection of Kananaskis Country peaks. Alf Skrastins has found their forecasts to be more accurate, especially with respect to snowfall amounts, than Environment Canada or The Weather Network.

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The Mustang Hills

June 2, 2011

The Mustang Hills is the group of three hills located ENE of Rainy Summit between Hwy. 66 and the Elbow River. At a summary glance, they appear to be covered in trees, but in reality they harbour meadows offering great views. Within their folds wander the wild horses, perhaps headed for a drink at the pond.

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Logging this season will affect some trails

May 26, 2011

Spray Lakes Sawmills will be logging in Kananaskis Country 2011-12. This is a brief summary of what areas and trails will be affected.

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Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Vol 2 — West Bragg-Elbow-Jumpingpound

May 19, 2011

Gillean’s Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Vol 2 is finally making its way into the stores, at least into the independent book stores. In Calgary it is available from Pages and Owl’s Nest and in Canmore at Café Books.

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Early-season hiking below Yamnuska

May 14, 2011

Looking for early-season hiking? Try the Yamnuska Natural Area, a nature lovers paradise less than an hours drive from Calgary. In Gill’s opinion, it far exceeds in interest the nearby Bow Valley Provincial Park.

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Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association needs Your votes to help build trails

May 13, 2011

Shell has a project called FuellingChange that gives a total of $1 million to environmental projects and organizations selected by voters. At the moment the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association’s trail building project is ranked number 1 in the $25,000 category. With your help GBCTA can receive up to $25,000 towards their trail construction program, with the potential to be matched with a provincial facilities grant.

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New books: “Ruthie’s Trails” and others

May 3, 2011

Information about new books with Kanananskis content, including Ruthie’s Trails, The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide and Classic Day Hikes in the Canadian Rockies.

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Still Winter Chester Lake–Burstall Pass Area

April 30, 2011

Trailhead information kiosk at Chester Lake trailhead April 28th. The supports broke due to the amount of snow sitting on the little roof. Alf Skrastins says “It’s fully winter out there now!”

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Volunteers needed at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

April 30, 2011

Volunteering on a cross country trail project or biking in the Bow Valley this summer could earn you rewards, like a free ski pass, at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.

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