Cross Country Skiing in Kananaskis

by Rafal K Komierowski

High elevation cross-country skiing in the Kananaskis Country of the Canadian Rockies is an unforgettable experience.

Here are pictures taken during January 2004.

Near Barrier Lake, Kananaskis Country
January 2004. Early morning hours minutes after sunrise (approx.8;35...

Kananaskis Country
Barrier Lake and Mt. Kidd near Nakiska ski slopes.

Nakiska in Kananaskis Country
Nakiska as an Olympic Legacy offers the downhill enthusiast a variety...

Bolton Cross Country Trail
Bolton Cross Country Trail, Kananaskis Country Cross-country skiing in the...

Near Mt. Kidd in Kananaskis Country

Near Mt. Kidd in Kananaskis Country
Evan-Thomas Creek area in Kananaskis Country

Mt. Kidd in Kananaskis Country
Mt Kidd seen from the cross country trail.

Mt. Kidd in Kananaskis Country

Near Galatea, Kananaskis Country

East Slopes in Kananaskis Country

Near Fortress Mt., Kananaskis Country

East Slopes in Kananaskis Country

Higher Elevation Scene
Higher Elevation Scene in Kananaskis Country

View of East Slopes
Near Information Centre in Kananaskis Country

Whiskey Jack Cross-Country Trail
Groomed trails with a variety of terrain makes it the perfect convenient ski...

On the trail in Kananaskis Country
Pocaterra Trail near Whiskey Jack Trail

Pocaterra Trail
Pocaterra Trail near Whiskey Jack Trail

East Slopes
View of East Slopes from Pocaterra Trail.

Lynx Trail in Kananaskis Country

Lynx Trail in Kananaskis Country
The best cross-coutry skiing time is from the middle of December to the first...

article published 3/15/2004

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Beautiful pictures, as usual.~Rafal,soory for no answer from me but I can receive mails but I´m blocked to send , by no known reason.I´m tryuing to solve the problem, but want you to know it is not my fault or less consideration towards you. Regards jorge
— jorge vasconcelos, September 29, 2004

In 1988 (Feb 16-28) Calgary was host to XV Winter Games. Nakiska in Kananaskis Country was venue to alpine downhill skiing. Next door in Canmore at Nordic Centre was held cross-country skiing. Rest Olympic Venues was held in Calgary...please take a loook at my older presentation about "Calgary'88" http://www.worldisround.com/articles/4764/index.html Yes, in Calgary and area many of us enjoying downhill or cross country skiing. What is the procentage of population?...I don't know... Both sports are fun to be involve!
— Rafal K Komierowski, March 15, 2004

Hi Rafal,
I guess the long winter up there is not bad at all as it's great for ski enthusiasts. What's the percentage of people who skis up there? Must be everyone! Looks like only 3 more weeks to ski season though. (You mentioned "Olympic Legacy." Has a Winter Olympics been held up there?)
— Rico, March 15, 2004