Public closures resulting from the FIS Para Cross-Country event on site this week are outlined below.

Some roller packing has occurred on other trails, but the snow is very thin and not receommended for skiing.

Please respect snowmaking equipment and stay at least 2m away from operating equipment. Never move snow guns, or cross hoses/powerlines.

Reported on Dec 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM

EVENT NOTICE - FIS Para Cross-Country 
Date: Tues Dec 02 - Sun Dec 07.

Saturday Dec 06: Sprint Free. Race start 10:00AM.
Closures 7AM-2PM on the following:
-Biathlon Stadium/trails closed
-Racing is largely in the Biathlon Stadium and Banana Loop.
-After 2PM public can ski anywhere, fencing will remain in its place.

Sunday Dec 07: Mass start classic. Race start 10:00AM.
Closures on the following:
-Banff Trail (One Half) & Banff Loop closed 7AM-1PM. 
-Biathlon Stadium/trails closed 7AM-2PM. 
-Public must stick to the left side of the Banff Trail. Caution Narrow. No Track Setting, Skate only.
-After 2PM public can ski anywhere.  Fencing will remain ahead of next weeks Biathlon World Cup.

EVENT NOTICE - IBU Para Biathlon 
Date: Mon Dec 08 - Sun Dec 14

Monday Dec 08: Unofficial Training. No Public Closures.

Tuesday Dec 09: Unofficial Training. No Public Closures. 

Wednesday Dec 10: Official Training
-Banff Trail (Right Side) Closed 7:00-14:30 (Double Track-Setting)
-Banff Loop Closed 7:00-14:30 (Double Track-Setting)
-Biathlon Stadium & Trails Closed 7:00-14:30  (Skate only. No track-set)
-Banff Trail (Left Side) Open. Caution narrow. Out and back skiing. No track-set.
-After 14:30 public can ski anywhere, fencing will remain in its place.

Thursday Dec 11: Para Sit Ski Sprint 10:45AM-14:30 & Para Standing & Visually Impaired Sprint 12:45-14:30
-Banff Trail (Right Side) Closed 7:00-12:00 (Double Track-Setting)
-Banff Loop Closed  7:00-12:00 (Double Track-Setting)
-Biathlon Stadium & Trails Closed 7:00-14:30 (Skate only. No track-set)
-Banff Trail (Left Side) Open. Caution narrow. Out and back skiing. No track-set.
-After 14:30 public can ski anywhere, fencing will remain in its place.

Friday Dec 12: Official Training
-Banff Trail (Right Side) Closed 7:00-14:30 (Double Track-Setting)
-Banff Loop Closed 7:00-14:30 (Double Track-Setting)
-Biathlon Stadium & Trails Closed 7:00-14:30  (Skate only. No track-set)
-Banff Trail (Left Side) Open. Caution narrow. Out and back skiing. No track-set.
-After 14:30 public can ski anywhere, fencing will remain in its place.

Saturday Dec 13: All classes Sprint Pursuit Qual 11:15-12:15 & All classes Sprint Pursuit Final 13:45-16:15
-Banff Trail both sides – OPEN however, fencing will be in place (Regular track set, 1 classic track & skate)
-Banff Loop – OPEN (Regular track set, 1 classic track & skate)
-Biathlon Stadium & Trails Closed 7:00-16:30 (Skate only. No track-set)
-After 16:30 public can ski anywhere, fencing will remain in its place.

Sunday Dec 14: Para Sit Ski Individual 10:45-12:30 & Para Standing & Visually Impaired Individual 13:15-16:15
-Banff Trail (Right Side) Closed 7:00-12:00  (Double Track-Setting)
-Banff Loop Closed 7:00-12:00  (Double Track-Setting)
-Biathlon Stadium & Trails Closed 7:00-16:30 30  (Skate only. No track-set)
-Banff Trail (Left Side) Open. Caution narrow. Out and back skiing. No track-set.
-After 16:30 public can ski anywhere however, takedown of event will begin

Updated Nov 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM