Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot. and will depart at 8:00 am sharp.
The bus will drop-off at WWL and then proceed to the Upper Kananaskis Lake where it will remain for the day. There will be a pickup at WWL at the end of the day. (A Visitor Centre will be added if needed.)
Departure times will be announced on the bus.
Biffy Break – William Watson Lodge
Bus Fare is $25. Bus cancelled if less than 35 are registered for the Bus. Cancellations after 6 pm on Tuesday will be regarded as NO-SHOWS and will have to pay the Bus Fare.
Please contact Day Leader to volunteer to lead a hike. If you have an alternative trip to propose please contact the Day Leader to suggest. They are happy to try and accommodate.
Weather Forecast is for highs of -2C through Thursday with the possibilities of flurries on the weekend. It will likely be a bit cooler at the south end of the park. The flurries should refresh the snow cover for both skiers and snowshoers.
Notes on proposed activities:
Skiing from the Upper Lake to Elk Pass – there are several options that can be added on – Ski Blueberry for the faster skiers or ski along Tyrwhitt.
Skiing from William Watson Lodge – there are several options for extending your ski.
Snowshoeing options can be modified depending on the group and the leader. Here is some additional information for the snowshoers.
Torpor/Frozen Toad – suggestion is to SS Torpor east side /anti-clockwise (under power line) and then from Bolton, Frozen Toad west side / clockwise. If people have time and energy they could SS to the Visitor Centre for an additional 5 Km and 155m EG. (If needed the bus will pick up at the Visitor Centre.)
Frozen Toad – suggestion is to SS to Marl Lake and then do the Frozen Toad Loop back to WWL.
WWL to Marl Lake as a loop is 4.1 Km, Marsh Lake is 2 Km and 50 m EG from WWL.
COVID Protocol
- Masks must be worn when at the under-bus bins, and when on the bus (except briefly when eating a snack or taking a drink). Passengers are to remain in their same seat at all times except for the Day Leader or others conducting Board business. There is no trash disposal bin on the bus. Take home your own trash.
If you wish to join the outing, but drive yourself to the trailhead, please register with your choice of activity AND email the bus coordinator to ask them to move you to the ‘Car’ list.
Please ensure you choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’. Click on the Locations below to get more details of the hike and a link to a trail map.