Due to the uncertainties of weather and snow conditions, winter trip destinations are often set just a week or two before the outing. They of course are subject to change based on conditions.
Outing time; 5 hours
Day Leader: Peter Kubica
Bus Coordinator:  Liz Whitehouse 403 651 0955  Email poseidon@nucleus.com

Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp.

Biffy Break – WWL (William Watson Lodge)

Drop-offs – WWL, Upper Lake, Bus will stay at Upper Lake parking lot for 1.5 hours.

Pickup points- WWL

Bus Fare is $25.

The bus will be cancelled if there are fewer than 40 registrations. Registration is open now and ends at 6pm on Tuesday, Dec 16th. Cancellations after 6pm on Tuesday will have remain responsible for the Bus Fare.

Please contact the Day Leader to volunteer to lead a option or to request a specific option.

Bear Spray, poles, skies and snowshoes MUST be stored under the bus. There is a box for Bear Spray in one of the bins. It is important that all gear should be labelled with your name.

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 choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’. Click on the Location below to get more details of the hike and a link to a trail map.

Be prepared. It is your responsibility to come with food, water, and appropriate clothing and gear, with allowance for changes in the weather. 

Skiers Options and Notes:

Snow conditions are expected to be good with trackset tails for skiers and good snowshoe routes. We are limited by the fact that the bus can not drop people off or park in the Elk Pass Parking lot. Events will start at the Upper Lake and at William Watson Lodge (WWL). A, B1, B2 and C skiers from Upper Lake to WWL can do additional skiing after lunch.

 Snowshoer and Walkers Options: Snowshoes are required on all snowshoe trails.

Please note that winter trips are subject to change as necessary.

Option/Location
1A/B1Snowshoe-WWL, Lake shore, Canyon Dam, Penstock Loop & return, 13.3km, 150m EG
2B2Snowshoe - Upper Lake, Torpor, Frozen Toad (W) to WWL 10 km, 300 m 
3CSnowshoe - WWL, Lake Shore, Barrier Dam and return 6.5 km 150m EG 
4ASki - Upper Lake, up Elk Pass AFATP and then ski to WWL
5A/B1Ski from Upper Kananaskis Lake to WWL 10 km, 150 m
6B2/CSki - WWL to Wheeler and Amos 12 km return
Day Leader: Peter Kubica

Event Signup

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park including Wm Watson Lodge
2025/12/18

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