Nordic Pulse

Mar 11th: Cooler temperatures returned to PLPP tuesday night. Averaging -10 degrees and with recent fresh snow, the trails west of kananaskis lakes trail are holding up well after the warm temps. Some debris and snowbombs may exsist on the trails due to the variety in temperatures. 

With abundant snow in December, and a recent refresh, there is a decent snow base in PLPP, especially at higher elevations, however the base is starting to thin in some places at low elevations.  With warm daytime temperatures, the freeze thaw cycle has generally returned, with icy conditions existing in the morning, especially in areas that directly face the strong afternoon sun, and then softening when temperatures rise, and the least icy conditions usually found on the most recent grooming.

The ski trails in PLPP were not designed for, nor do they accommodate skate skiing, as there is not room to skate ski without ruining the classic tracks, which are machine set once a week on each trail. For skate skiing, choose one of the many areas in the region that are suited for the activity, such as Mt Shark or the CNC.

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