MEETUP SPOT: Highwood Pass Winter Gate – Intersection of Highway 40/Kananaskis Lakes Trail-Smith-Dorrien Trail Intersection
The pass is closed to vehicle traffic until June 20th this year.
This Saturday, June 13th, ride REPLACES the ride in Bragg Creek or Banff.
Join us and ride to the top of the HIGHEST PAVED PASS IN CANADA!
***Please note that a Kananaskis Park Pass will be required to park at the gate.
The weather in Kananaskis can be, um, variable. Everything from perfect Alberta blue sky to horizontal sleet, snow, or rain is possible. Please check the weather forecast.
By that, we mean BE PREPARED!
We’ve had hypothermic riders, overheated, dehydrated riders, and everything in between.
Clothing: Always have a hat, gloves and wind/waterproof layer you can put on. Shoe covers are a great idea but alternatively, put a couple of supermarket plastic bags in your saddle bag so they can be used to keep your feet dry in an emergency.
Please note, these rides are OPEN and FREE to EVERYONE and observe a strict “no-drop” policy (i.e., no one will be left on their own!). The first half of the ride is essentially an 18 km climb to the top of the Highwood Pass. The hills are gentle at first, with the last few kms at about a 7% grade. It’s challenging, but the feeling you get making it to the top – and then of course, the return DOWNhill are awesome.
All riders participate at their own risk.