Green Monster Icefall Hike/Showshoe - Tue, Dec 30 2025

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Green Monster Icefall Hike/Showshoe (12/30/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Evan Thomas Trailhead Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 30 2025 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 29 2025 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 - 5 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 13 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 12 km (there and back) Cumulative Elevation Gain: 330 m

Note: Your coordinator has not done this hike before, so in addition to your micro-spikes, please pack your patience and sense of adventure for this one! :D

We start on a wide snow-packed trail for about 2km and then it narrows down through the forest and along the creek bed. There are a couple creek crossings, one on a snow covered bridge and one where you have to either jump a short distance or step on a rock. The first waterfall you will see is Chantilly Falls and then another 0.7 km is the second waterfall, Moonlight Falls. Our next landmark will be the mouth of the canyon. It is here where the trail becomes narrow and steep. This is where the chain and rope section of the hike is. It is not very difficult but you will have to watch your footing. There is a rope to assist you getting down a steep section that leads to the base of the Green Monster Waterfall.

We can stop at the Green Monster for lunch or we can hike back to a sunnier spot. After lunch, we will hike back the way we came in to the parking lot.

Kananaskis Conservation Pass fees apply for any vehicle access into Kananaskis Country. The mandatory fee of: Day pass - $15 (registers one vehicle) or Yearly pass - $90 (registers up to 2 vehicles) applies. You can purchase your pass beforehand,online at:
Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Boots
Hiking poles
Snowshoes
Gaiters
Icers / Microspikes
Bear Spray
Appropriate clothing for weather
Money for carpool driver
Lunch, Water and Snacks
Conservation Pass (for drivers)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
first aid kit
plastic bag for muddy or wet boots
Extra pair of shoes or boots
Extra layers Warm mitts (for the chains / ropes)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west towards the mountains to Hwy 40. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 27.5 km. Take the first left turn after the Kananaskis Golf Course into the Evan-Thomas Parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $49.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Sunday, May 10, 2026). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

Winter Safety Considerations
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on an official snow shoe trail.
Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.
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Cost & Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: