SteveR
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After what looked like a promising start to the Alberta ski season in late October, summer tried to re-assert itself and for the last month, adventures in the foothills have looked mostly like this:
Along the divide further west, a slow accumulation of snow made for a perfect day of early season skiing last week, to the Kananaskis Fire Lookout, a perennial favorite.
A winter wonderland with 10 cm of fresh fluff overnight.
Most of our route followed xc ski trails, some of which had seen a bit of snowmobile packing to build a base for future grooming.
Up, up and more up on the long climb to the lookout.
A gust of wind filled the air with crystals!
At the top, looking south to Elk Pass and the Elk Range in BC.
Great weather for an extended picnic, with only a light breeze and a temperature of just below zero. The picnic table reveals the snowpack depth, which is only about 60% of what would be the norm right now.
The amazing panorama looking west to the still unfrozen Kananaskis Lakes.
After a descent that was a bit challenging on the skinny skis, easy cruising to finish off a perfect day of November skiing.
We've been out in the same general area a couple of times since, enjoying some OK early season skiing, but have been repeating the mantra of skiers everywhere: bring on the snow!
Along the divide further west, a slow accumulation of snow made for a perfect day of early season skiing last week, to the Kananaskis Fire Lookout, a perennial favorite.
A winter wonderland with 10 cm of fresh fluff overnight.
Most of our route followed xc ski trails, some of which had seen a bit of snowmobile packing to build a base for future grooming.
Up, up and more up on the long climb to the lookout.
A gust of wind filled the air with crystals!
At the top, looking south to Elk Pass and the Elk Range in BC.
Great weather for an extended picnic, with only a light breeze and a temperature of just below zero. The picnic table reveals the snowpack depth, which is only about 60% of what would be the norm right now.
The amazing panorama looking west to the still unfrozen Kananaskis Lakes.
After a descent that was a bit challenging on the skinny skis, easy cruising to finish off a perfect day of November skiing.
We've been out in the same general area a couple of times since, enjoying some OK early season skiing, but have been repeating the mantra of skiers everywhere: bring on the snow!
