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Kananaskis Country
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2017-05-05Alas, a constricting work schedule is severely limiting my ski days. As it was looking like I’d be working Sunday as well as Saturday, J...replies0views3952
2017-05-05
2017-04-21Despite the forecast calling for an upslope storm, J and I decided that we’re faster than the wind and thus could outpace any storm,...replies1views4717
2017-04-24
2017-04-07With spring hitting the Rockies and snow melting at the valley bottom I’m forced to rejoin the ranks of the damned that call themselves...replies2views5560
2017-04-09
2016-07-13Most of us have to buy a plane ticket in order to fulfill our summer powder turn dreams. A trip to South America or New Zealand...replies0views2833
2016-07-132016-02-18Rather new to touring and have seen the many descriptions of Black Prince Traverse, Hero Knob and Purple Knob. Considering going out this...replies4views3886
2016-02-222015-11-09Has anyone been to the highwood pass area in the last few days? Anything worth skiing? If anyone is interested in going out on Wednesday,...replies2views2372
2015-11-11
2015-08-22So some of the Rockies folk honestly just could not help themselves when it came to the this recent snowfall. It's august it snowed 15cm to 25...replies0views3922
2015-08-222015-05-10I was thinking of one last tour, any recommendations ??replies0views1944
2015-05-102015-01-15Hi All, Any updates for the Spray...supposed to get WAY to warm this weekend! kevinreplies0views2177
2015-01-152014-12-31Excellent, but very cold, day of skiing on Dec 30th, witih big blue skies. We toured up a well-packed trail along Commonwealth Creek,...replies0views3828
2014-12-312014-12-26Looking at heading out Sunday. Hi All, Any info on the current conditions in the Spray Valley? Tent Ridge, The Fist or Commonwealth. Kevinreplies0views2242
2014-12-262014-11-29Hey, Pretty cold out there, has anyone been out in the current conditions. I am looking for info around The Fist, Commonwealth or Tent...replies3views2412
2014-12-142014-11-17Hi All! Has anyone been up to the Highwood area? If so, how's the snow coverage? Kevinreplies4views4510
2014-11-212014-11-12Thinking of an early season tour, any info, conditions at Rae ?? Perhaps a different suggestion? Thanksreplies1views2321
2014-11-122014-05-11I'm planning on going for my first tour in the Rockies (1st in the Rockies, not touring) this Friday. I'll be on teles and I hope I'm...replies1views3056
2014-05-162014-05-04I'm traveling solo and would like to ski with someone Monday May 5. I'm thinking about Bow Summit or Kananaskis. I'm new to the area...replies0views2022
2014-05-042014-04-26Is anyone interested in skiing tomorrow in the Spray Valley?replies3views2325
2014-05-042014-03-31Does anyone have any beta on conditions since the MCR post earlier this month? I suspect glacier coverage to be decent with all this new snow....replies2views2148
2014-03-312014-03-27A snow fall warning fell over Banff area March 26 2014 so a friend and I tried to head to the resort on some free days. After finding out...replies1views2163
2014-03-312014-03-07Don't have a partner this weekend unfortunatley and looking to get out and do a tour in some of this fresh snow! Anybody interested? I live...replies1views2200
2014-03-08
2014-02-13It was cold out there, the thermometer in the car read -30C at the trailhead. Solar aspects were crusty. Northern aspects held the good snow, but...replies0views2351
2014-02-132014-01-01Hi, The skiing in and around Burstall Area is really hurting now. The Kananaskis Safety guys have given up and are ice climbing! Anyone visited...replies0views2062
2014-01-01
2013-12-20Finaly we get a good dump of snow in Kcountry with little to no wind Dec 18, and on the 19th we got a cold bluebird morning. Shawn and I...replies3views3185
2013-12-20
2013-10-31On the up We set out on October 29th 2 days after a 35cm dump came through the Highwood pass region of Kananaskis...replies4views2859
2013-11-162013-09-24Hi, I'm 33 years old and i do snowboard since i was 20. I just bought snowshoes and i want to start to do some backcountry in...replies4views2291
2014-03-08
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