West Nile

If you're looking for a short approach, some yo-yo'ing, or playful terrain - West Nile is the place for you. Just be aware that these are slide paths and there is a lot of exposure from overhead.

These are big slide paths. Be aware of the overhead danger. These slopes should be avoided if you suspect solar heating/wind loading is a factor.

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West Nile

A classic ski area with some great tree/glade skiing, which can be a good option when avalanche conditions aren’t favourable. It should be noted that avalanches can sometimes reach deep into the forest here and could take out previously untouched forest terrain, limiting overhead danger should still be considered when skiing here.

Vertical: 250m access,200m runs.

Distance: 2km access, 0.4km runs.

Directions: From the Parks Canada gate at the start of 93N drive about 22.5km to reach the parking lot for Mosquito Creek Hostel. Head southwest through the forest (or use one of the several trail/walkways in the area) before crossing an open area, which is bordered by the Bow River. After crossing the river the forest will start to become a mountainside and just under 1km of distance and roughly 200m vertical gained you will be near the top of the glade/tree runs of West Nile.

The better skiing that I have found has been south of the Grand Daddy fan and north of the southern avalanche paths, which extend down to the valley flats.