Nature surprised us with the snowfall in Calgary today! Winter operations are finished and public use of Shaganappi for winter recreation is not recommended. The main gate to Shaganappi may be closed and locked without notice, and the winter pedestrian entrances are all closed and locked. City golf courses are being prepared for spring opening, with a goal of as soon as possible for the usual locations that open first, if weather patterns allow. This new snow will disappear fast once the...

Spring is here, as are fluctuating weather patterns, we may be in the last days of winter recreation at Shaganappi. Green and blue pin-flagged shared fat bike/snowshoe trails are firm and fast (with studded tires) - only a short section of the trail system was unrideable within the Eastern Advance Loop below the driving range. Wednesday March 4th fat bike trails were reported as being loud and crunchy riding when not on grass. XC ski trails: Due to the melt/freeze cycles, the XC ski...

Thankfully, new snow has returned Shaganappi to winter conditions! If you're out at Shaganappi this week, please help SNO volunteers clean up tree debris; take a moment to remove tree branches, etc., from the xc ski trails! Detailed trail reports are below. Beware of glare ice under the new snow which is very slippery and sidehills can be dangerous. Financial support thanks!!! A big shout out of thanks to all who have financially supported SNO so far including this winter's corporate...