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Recreation use and experience survey results : Highwood Pass area, Kananaskis Country, Alberta Spring – Fall 2022

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from June to September 2022 in the Highwood Pass Area, Kananaskis Country. The purpose of the... More ≫

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from June to September 2022 in the Highwood Pass Area, Kananaskis Country. The purpose of the study was to better understand the distribution, use and experience of visitors at the popular recreation areas in the Highwood Area.

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Kananaskis valley summer trails

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Map of trails for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. The Kananaskis Valley is managed as a Natural Heritage Site within Alberta’s network of recreation and protected areas. This ensures that... More ≫

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Map of trails for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. The Kananaskis Valley is managed as a Natural Heritage Site within Alberta’s network of recreation and protected areas. This ensures that its provincially significant natural, cultural, and historical resources are protected, while providing quality recreational and educational experiences for visitors. The valley is part of the Central Rocky Mountain Ecosystem. The wildlife you see here move throughout this large ecosystem. To help protect the animals and the health of the ecosystem, please minimize your impact on the environment.

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All season trail plan for West Bragg Creek, Kananaskis country

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This trails plan for West Bragg Creek is sponsored jointly by the GBCTA and TPR through their partnership agreement. Planning funds included a grant to GBCTA from the Shell/Husky Moose Mountain... More ≫

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This trails plan for West Bragg Creek is sponsored jointly by the GBCTA and TPR through their partnership agreement. Planning funds included a grant to GBCTA from the Shell/Husky Moose Mountain Environmental Enhancement Fund as well as matching funds and contributions in-kind from TPR, Kananaskis Country. This plan to upgrade and enhance trail opportunities in West Bragg Creek is intended to improve existing recreation while reducing impacts on the Elbow River watershed and area wildlife, as well as conflicts with other land uses. A series of objectives and principles guided plan preparation by a Plan Advisory Committee consisting of trail users, land managers, conservation groups, key stakeholders and a planning consultant. They gathered background information, determined user needs, assessed potential trail opportunities and constraints, and have made a series of recommendations. The plan was revised following review and comment by stakeholders and the public between November 2009...

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Middle Lake trail

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A guide on what wildlife to watch for while hiking the Middle Lake trail in Kananaskis

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Highwood & Cataract summer trails

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The Highwood/Cataract area stretches from the boundary of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to the southern border of Kananaskis Country and encompasses the upper reaches of the Highwood River... More ≫

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The Highwood/Cataract area stretches from the boundary of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to the southern border of Kananaskis Country and encompasses the upper reaches of the Highwood River watershed. It includes a diversity of landscapes ranging from stark high alpine beauty, to lush spruce and lodgepole pine forests, to the rich grazing lands of the Rockies’ front ranges. Some interesting features of the area include the Highwood Road Corridor Wildlife Sanctuary, the Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve, and parts of Don Getty and Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Parks.

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the Heart Creek trail : Kananaskis country

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A guide on what wildlife to watch for while hiking the Heart Creek trail in Kananaskis

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Winter survival in the backcountry : a safety handbook

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Precaution — along with knowledge of winter hazards and survival skills — is essential for safe winter wilderness travel. In the backcountry, you are the one responsible for your own safety. We... More ≫

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Precaution — along with knowledge of winter hazards and survival skills — is essential for safe winter wilderness travel. In the backcountry, you are the one responsible for your own safety. We are offering advice for some emergency situations, but it by no means gives all the information you need to know. Backcountry travelers are advised to learn survival first-aid and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) techniques in case of accident or illness. Contact the St. John Ambulance or the Canadian Red Cross for information on CPR courses. A winter wilderness outing can be an enjoyable adventure. Proper preparation for emergency situations will give you the peace of mind to enjoy a great wilderness experience.

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