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Please note the full and announcement and available details about Kananaskis Conservation Pass below. Obviously the pass impacts our communities access, and we have been and will be in continued contact with AEP. Our understanding is that the implementation details of the pass are being developed and worked on now. We will be providing updates as they are available.![]()
www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass.aspx
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Starting June 1, purchase a daily or yearly pass to experience Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley Corridor while supporting conservation efforts in the area.
Please note the notice about the long anticipated upgrades to the trails around Mt. Yamnukska/ Îyâ Mnathka. Details about the exact closure dates are TBD, but our expectation for the start date is for late May. We will have more details about the project available on the website soon.![]()
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For more information see: albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/bow-valley-wpp/advisories/?type=Construction%20Closure&name=Yamn...
Will Gadd shared something into the ice climbing group earlier this winter. Because of the privacy settings it cant't be shared directly but here is a cut/paste version. I had to do a little searching so I thought having it posted by CASA would keep the information to hand for climbers wishing to visit 2 O'Clock Falls. I wanted to have the climb as a fall back plan but there is no cell service in that area so to plan ahead I called the Stoney contact, Barry. ![]()
I had no problems getting permission and he asked only that we respect the land. It is nice to have the support of the First Nations in crossing their land and I'd say the respect then goes both ways.![]()
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Two O'Clock Falls Access Info: "Hello everyone, hope winter is treating you well. Pretty chilly in the David Thompson![]()
I have had a few questions this winter regarding Two O'clock Falls and how best to get permission to cross Stoney ceremonial grounds from the Stoney First Nations. I had the opportunity to speak with Barry Wesley today who represents the band here in the David Thompson. Barry expressed gratitude to those that have made the effort to contact him and see's no problem with climbers accessing the site that have Stoney permission.![]()
You can contact Barry Wesley via email at barryw@stoney-nation.com or by phone 403-846-8781.![]()
AB parks in the area are also looking at creating a trail system that would depart from the Siffleur Falls staging area and keep the travel to the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. Perhaps in time for next winter.![]()
If someone in the know could post Barry's contact info on the ice climbing facebook page that would be great.![]()
All the best,![]()
Mike Adolph"![]()
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We are the original “people of the mountains” known in our Nakoda language as the Iyarhe Nakoda and previously as the Iyethkabi. We are called by many different names historically and in current literature:
Something to think about for the Easter long weekend.![]()
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Expect the climbing areas to be busy and parking may be problematic given less carpooling and a good weather forecast. It may be especially congested where parking and staging areas are shared with hikers, scramblers, or other people recreating in the area.![]()
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We are encouraging people to a) respect no parking signs, b) park well off to the side of the road (if parking on by one of the roadside trail heads). At the same time it might make sense to have a "Plan B" in mind ahead of time, just in case you arrive at "Plan A" and its obvious mayhem.![]()
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Of course, the usual early season cautions and reminders apply about being mindful where you park at some problematic places (e.g., Echo Canyon, Tunnel). Those cautions are especially important this year. Good humour and patience always go a long way!
Its cold and chilly and many people may not be going there, but please note the closure at Grassi Lakes climbing area: www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/canmore-nordic-centre-pp/advisories/?type=Construction%20Clo...
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