Nordic Pulse

April 18th:  The snowcat spent Thursday night up the Smith Dorrien for one final grooming at Mt Shark for the season.  Grooming is planned in PLPP for the long weekend, and then is finished for the season.

April 17th:  An attempt was made on Wednesday night to groom Fox Creek and the Southern most section of Boulton Creek with very little success due to the very icy and hard packed base, no tracks were set on either of the two trails groomed. Elk Pass was only snowmobile groomed from the trailhead to Fox Creek. 

Intense Spring sunshine and warm daytime temperatures over the last 2 weeks have further thinned the snow base, especially at lower elevations. All (or at least most) trails north of and including Packers, as well as Boulton and Moraine, now have some bare spots, and some higher elevation sun exposed areas may not be far behind. With Spring freeze/thaw conditions present, generally expect icy trails in the morning, softening as daytime temperatures rise. Recent high winds have brought debris on to the trails in places, with the possibility of downed trees. 

Click on the computer icon above to access the Alberta Parks report and information on individual trails