Calgary Snowmobile Club - Cataract Creek Tour (Kananaskis)

The Calgary Snowmobile Club is happy to participate in the new Guided Rides program promoted by the ASA and Alberta Tourism. 

We will provide experienced riders from the club to guide a group of snowmobilers for the day on our scenic trail system out at Cataract Creek. Please note the requirements below to participate in this event. As with any event the club hosts, we reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the event due to poor trail or weather conditions.

During this ride we will take time to showcase our trail system with stops at various points of interest and major intersections to describe the maps and navigation. We will stop for lunch at our new south shelter with an opportunity to warm up by the fire and use the facilities if needed.  To promote a safe ride for all, please expect a slower ride with more frequent stops and more moderate speeds. We do expect all riders in attendance to know how to operate their snowmobiles and how to ride on trails. This ride is not intended for people who have never ridden a snowmobile.  Young riders must be accompanied by an adult.

Date: February 5, 2022

Time: Arrival at Cataract Creek Staging Area 9AM

Ride time is from 9:30AM – 2:30PM. Approximately 5 hours time on the trail including a lunch stop at our new South Safety shelter.

Where: Cataract Creek Staging Area.

Cataract Creek is located approximately 125 km southwest of Calgary.

Driving Directions to Cataract Creek:

· Turn west onto Secondary Road #541 from Highway #22 at the north end of Longview.

· Follow #541 to Highway #940;

· Go south on #940 for roughly 15km to the Cataract Creek Staging Area at the road closure barrier.

NOTE: As of Dec 10, 2021 Google Maps directions are incorrect and will take you much further and onto roads closed for the winter. Please follow the directions above.

This area is beyond all services so please come prepared to be out of cell phone range and have all your supplies/gear required for the day.

Maximum number of riders: 24 (will be broken into smaller riding groups)

Rider requirements:

o Snowmobile (good working order, fully fueled and ready to ride including all registration and insurance, etc.)

o Riding gear – (Boots, Helmet, Snow Goggles, Gloves, Full Snowsuit, Balaclava, extra clothes as needed for warmth).

o Lunch and Water to pack and eat on the trail

o 2-way GMRS radios if you have them.

o Proof of purchase of ASA Trail Pass (annual pass or day pass)

o Backpack or tunnel bag to hold your lunch, water, and extra gear

Optional gear: Shovels, other preferred equipment, etc.

For liability reasons we reserve the right to refuse access to the event to anyone that we deem unprepared or unfit to ride.

Trail Passes (required):

Link for ASA Day pass:

https://albertasnowmobile.ca/get-involved/asa/day-pass

Link for ASA Annual Pass:

http://www.calgarysnowmobileclub.net/calgary_snow_mobile_club_join.html

Trail Pass can also be purchased from Club Sponsors:

The Accessories Shop, High River (403) 601-1847

Hard Knox Brewery, Black Diamond (403) 800-5603

NOTE: The Kananaskis Conservation Pass Parking Permit is not required for parking in the Cataract Creek and Etherington Creek Snowmobile Staging Areas during the 2021/2022 snowmobiling season.

Snowmobile Rentals: If you need snowmobile rentals close to the event, please call one of our club sponsors:

Dog Bone Recreational, Aldersyde (403) 603-3328

Howden Co., Okotoks (403) 346-9336