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New biking guide to Kananaskis Country

by Gillean Daffern on May 17, 2013

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Find the Hidden Treasures: A Guide to Mountain Bike Trails in Kananaskis Country by Peter Oprsal is here just in time for spring.  The book is written in the style of Peter’s first book Bow Valley Mountain Bike Trail Guide, but is bigger and better in every way, featuring a well thought out  layout, colour pics, area maps, ‘How to use this book’ info, and info at the end on the various mountain biking organisations in the Bow Valley area. [click to continue…]

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GBCTA Tunes For Trails fundraiser

by Tony Daffern on April 23, 2013

The Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association’s 3rd annual fundraiser, Tunes for Trails, is taking place Saturday, April 27 at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. Doors open 7 pm.  Silent Auction. Midnight Snacks.

Tunes For TrailsTickets are $25 and available in Bragg Creek from the Best Little Wordhouse in the West at 403 949-4995.

Or, you can purchase on-line through PayPal (with your PayPal account or credit card) via the GBCTA Ski website.

 

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Boundary Ridge logged

April 22, 2013

How logging has affected Boundary Ridge trail at West Bragg recreation area.

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Exshaw Creek trail closed by Lafarge

April 12, 2013

The Rocky Mountain Outlook reports that the usual trail up the the west bank under the east ridge of the quarry has been closed for safety reasons at the Knowlerville Bridge. The only route up Exshaw Creek to Mount Fable and beyond is to follow the east bank trail, cutting down to the creek near [...]

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Ghost Wilderness Society Fundraiser

April 4, 2013
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Pics needed for Volume 3 of the KCTG

March 30, 2013

I want to thank everyone who submitted photos.  There are only two areas where I am short of good quality digital pics: The  upper Ghost River to Aylmer Pass and upper Waiparous Creek.  After the book comes out you’ll see what terrific places they are to visit and hopefully  someone will provide  better pics and [...]

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The National Hiking Trail and the electric fence

March 7, 2013

A report on the National Hiking Trail with emphasis on the route  through the Bow Valley  to Canmore.

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Under Yamnuska in winter

February 18, 2013

A description with photos of  Yamnuska Natural Area in winter.

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West Bragg Creek Logging report – Feb 8

February 8, 2013

Here is the status of logging activities in the West Bragg area courtesy of Bruce Barker, Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association On Monday Feb. 11,  the historic logging road on Crystal Line east, Sundog east and Iron Springs trails will be reactivated for use as a haul road, and these trails will not be recommended for recreational use.  

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West Bragg Creek Logging report – Jan 26

January 26, 2013

Here is the status of logging activities in the West Bragg area courtesy of Bruce Barker, Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association Logging has progressed south to the parking lot. The most significant impact will be the loss of the Mountain Road, likely for the rest of the ski season.

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