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Kananaskis Country

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2017-05-05
Alas, 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...
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2017-05-05
2017-04-21
Despite the forecast calling for an upslope storm, J and I decided that we’re faster than the wind and thus could outpace any storm,...
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2017-04-24
2017-04-07
With spring hitting the Rockies and snow melting at the valley bottom I’m forced to rejoin the ranks of the damned that call themselves...
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2017-04-09
2016-07-13
Most 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...
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2016-07-13
2016-02-18
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Rather new to touring and have seen the many descriptions of Black Prince Traverse, Hero Knob and Purple Knob.  Considering going out this...
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2016-02-22
2015-11-09
Has anyone been to the highwood pass area in the last few days? Anything worth skiing? If anyone is interested in going out on Wednesday,...
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2015-11-11
2015-08-22
So 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...
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2015-08-22
2015-05-10
I was thinking of one last tour, any recommendations ??
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2015-05-10
2015-01-15
Hi All, Any updates for the Spray...supposed to get WAY to warm this weekend! kevin
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2015-01-15
2014-12-31
Excellent, but very cold, day of skiing on Dec 30th, witih big blue skies.  We toured up a well-packed trail along Commonwealth Creek,...
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2014-12-31
2014-12-26
Looking at heading out Sunday. Hi All, Any info on the current conditions in the Spray Valley? Tent Ridge, The Fist or Commonwealth. Kevin
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2014-12-26
2014-11-29
Hey, Pretty cold out there, has anyone been out in the current conditions. I am looking for info around The Fist, Commonwealth or Tent...
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2014-12-14
2014-11-17
Hi All! Has anyone been up to the Highwood area? If so, how's the snow coverage? Kevin
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2014-11-21
2014-11-12
Thinking of an early season tour, any info, conditions at Rae ?? Perhaps a different suggestion? Thanks 
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2014-11-12
2014-05-11
I'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...
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2014-05-16
2014-05-04
I'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...
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2014-05-04
2014-04-26
Is anyone interested in skiing tomorrow in the Spray Valley?
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2014-05-04
2014-03-31
Does 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....
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2014-03-31
2014-03-27
A 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...
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2014-03-31
2014-03-07
Don'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...
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2014-03-08
2014-02-13
It 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...
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2014-02-13
2014-01-01
Hi, The skiing in and around Burstall Area is really hurting now. The Kananaskis Safety guys have given up and are ice climbing! Anyone visited...
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2014-01-01
2013-12-20
Finaly 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...
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2013-12-20
2013-10-31
On the up We set out on October 29th 2 days after a 35cm dump came through the Highwood pass region of Kananaskis...
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2013-11-16
2013-09-24
Hi,  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...
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2014-03-08