Public closures resulting from the IBU Para Biathlon event on site this week are outlined below.
Some snowcat grooming has occurred on our natural snow trails, but the snow is soft, thin and caution is advised. Bow, Meadowview, and Banff Trail have been groomed (still too thin for tracksetting). Skiing down steeper hills is not recommended (the downhill on Meadowview toward the northwest is particularly rocky whre the trail crosses the dry creekbed). Rundle has been groomed, but some downhills are still rocky so it is not recommended for skiing. There is insufficient snow under bridges on Banff Trail, so this trail remains closed. Similarly, trails above the cross country stadium are rocky so connections back from the Meadow remain closed at this time despite preliminary grooming to create a base.
Skiing for beginners on natural snow trails is not recomended.
Please respect snowmaking equipment and stay at least 2m away from operating equipment. Never move snow guns, or cross hoses/powerlines.
EVENT NOTICE - IBU Para Biathlon
Date: Mon Dec 08 - Sun Dec 14
Saturday Dec 13: All classes Sprint Pursuit Qual 11:15-12:15 & All classes Sprint Pursuit Final 13:45-16:15
-Banff Trail both sides – OPEN however, fencing will be in place (Regular track set, 1 classic track & skate)
-Banff Loop – OPEN (Regular track set, 1 classic track & skate)
-Biathlon Stadium & Trails Closed 7:00-16:30 (Skate only. No track-set)
-After 16:30 public can ski anywhere, fencing will remain in its place.
Sunday Dec 14: Para Sit Ski Individual 10:45-12:30 & Para Standing & Visually Impaired Individual 13:15-16:15
-Banff Trail (Right Side) Closed 7:00-12:00 (Double Track-Setting)
-Banff Loop Closed 7:00-12:00 (Double Track-Setting)
-Biathlon Stadium & Trails Closed 7:00-16:30 30 (Skate only. No track-set)
-Banff Trail (Left Side) Open. Caution narrow. Out and back skiing. No track-set.
-After 16:30 public can ski anywhere however, takedown of event will begin
| Nothing Groomed Today | Distance | Open | Last Groomed |
|---|
| 1-3 Days Ago | Distance | Open | Last Groomed | Trackset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bow - Tear Drop | 0.78km | ||||
Frozen Thunder Recreational Loop | 1.4km | ||||
Banff JCT 1-3 | 0.79km | ||||
Banff Loop JCT 2-17 | 0.48km | ||||
Banff | 1.81km | ||||
Frozen Thunder High Performance Loop | 1.65km |
| 4-6 Days Ago | Distance | Open | Last Groomed | Trackset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lillehammer Loop | 0.82km | ||||
Albertville | 1.13km | ||||
Biathlon Stadium Loop | 0.53km |
| Nothing Groomed Today | Distance | Open | Last Groomed |
|---|
| 1-3 Days Ago | Distance | Open | Last Groomed | Trackset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banff Beyond Meadow | 2.83km | ||||
Cold Shoulder | 0.52km | ||||
Bow - Natural | 4.66km | ||||
Meadowview North | 2.85km | ||||
Grey Wolf - Lower | 0.75km |
| Nothing Groomed Today | Distance | Open | Last Groomed |
|---|