Skrastins provides hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter walking activities in the foothills and mountains west of Calgary most Fridays of the year. Bus transportation is provided, with pickup locations in the southwest and northwest. We divide into groups to accommodate different levels of fitness and speed. We welcome new members who are aged 55+ .
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Registration opens at 6 PM on Friday seven days prior to the trip. Registration closes at 4 PM on the Wednesday prior to the trip.
W050 : South PLPP – Elk Pass / Rawson Lake: XC Ski & Snowshoe/Icer Hike (Subject to change depending on snow conditions)
December 12, 2025
- Note: There are currently 84 members with a -1 status. This number will be reset when it reaches 90.
- Registration opens at 6 PM on Friday, seven days prior to the trip. Registration closes at 4 PM on the Wednesday prior to the trip.
Group Options
- XC-A1 - From Upper Lake Connector to Elk Pass, down Hydroline & Patterson, to Elk Pass, Fox Creek, return via Upper Lake Connector. Trail rated: Blue/IntermediateDistance: 16.4 Km
- XC-A2 - From Upper Lake Connector to Elk Pass, down Hydroline & Patterson, to Elk Pass, Fox Creek, return via Upper Lake Connector. Trail rated: Blue/Intermediate Distance: 16.4 Km
- XC-B1 - From Upper Lake Connector to Elk Pass, Fox Creek, Elk Pass to Blueberry Hill Junction, AFATP and return. Trail rated: Green/Easy (with 1 Km Blue section) Distance: 13.2 Km
- XC-B2 - From Upper Lake Connector to Elk Pass, Fox Creek, Elk Pass to Blueberry Hill Junction, AFATP and return. Trail rated: Green/Easy (with 1 Km Blue section) Distance: 13.2 Km
- XC-C - From Upper Lake Connector to Fox Creek, up Elk Pass, AFAP return. Trail rated: Green/Easy (with 1 Km Blue section) Distance: 8-10 Km
- SS-A1 - Rawson Lake-return + Canadian Everest Expedition Lookout-return. Distance: 11.6 Km, EL: 500m
- SS-A2 - Rawson Lake-return + Canadian Everest Expedition Lookout-return. Distance: 11.6 Km, EL: 500m
- SS-B1 - Rawson Lake-return. Distance: 7.3 Km, EL: 300m
- SS-B2 Fast - Rawson Lake or AFATP and return. Distance: 7.3 Km, EL: 300m
- SS-B2 Slow - Rawson Lake or AFATP and return. Distance: 7.3 Km, EL: 300m
- SS Icer-C1 - Lower Kananaskis Lake Trail to Canyon Connector: 5.4 Km return + Lunch at WW + Elkwood Loop: 3.4 Km Distance 8.8 Km.
- SS-Icer-C2 - Elkwood Loop: 3.4 Km + Lunch at WW + Elkwood Loop: 3.4 Km. (reverse?) OR short jaunt on Lower Kanaskis: 3.4 Km. Distance 6.8 Km.
Regular pickup locations and times: 7:45 AM Grey Eagle Casino – 3777 Grey Eagle Drive SW, 8:00 AM Montgomery Community Association – 16th Ave & Home Road NW
