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High Level Trail & Skogan Pass

Report Submitted by SkierRoger
(trip) Date: Sunday Dec 12, 2021

Submitted: Sunday Dec 12, 2021

Discussion:

I benefitted from Jean-Francois and Mike W's recent Skogan Pass trip reports. This was my first time up Skogan and it won't be my last! Thanks gents!

I departed Calgary a bit later than planned and my arrival at the north parking lot 4 was closer to noon than expected. The temperature was a pleasant -6 degrees with no wind.

Mike W's advice on how to outmaneuver the Nakiska staff (see the first link provided above) worked like a charm. I got to the trail with no troubles at all.

Lots of light, fluffy snow but I found it a bit slow with my tele-skis.

Skogan is in good shape and skier trackset. I took the High Level route and had to break trail. Tremendous views near the top. Never quite made it to Hummingbird Plume as it was getting a bit late (better safe than sorry).

I took a page out of Mr. Democracy's book and tried a yodel before turning around (click on link 2 to have a listen). I have to admit, it does make you feel good! Thanks Mr. Democracy.

Beautiful Skogan Trail

View of Nakiska to the left

High Level Trail: had some work to do

From High Level Trail

Mike's Post
Yodel



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Comments:

2021-12-12 - comment by Mike W

Now that the Troll Falls trailhead parking is open again, I think it's the best place to start for Skogan via either Hay Meadows and Ruthies, or the Troll Falls trail that switchbacks directly up to the Skogan Pass trail.

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