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“
 For those less experienced, riding
alone or who aren’t familiar with the
area, it is very easy to make your way
around with multiple maps posted
throughout the trail system.”
— Kelsey Noland
and unique riding experiences. Just make
sure your horse is comfortable navigating
different terrain.
Multiple access points to the river
throughout the trail offer plenty of
opportunities for horse and rider to stop for
a drink and cool down on a hot day.
It also makes the area attractive for
wildlife. Grizzly bears and black bears are a
common sight in Kananaskis. When you’re
on the trails, stay alert and make noise to
keep yourself safe. Ride in a group when
you can. If you do encounter a bear, remain
calm and don’t flee. Speak calmly and firmly
to the bear — don’t scream.
“There’s no shortage of wildlife at
Sandy. I’ve seen everything from grizzly to
pine marten,” Noland adds. During a ride in
Death Valley, she even spotted a moose.
“This curious gal popped in and out of
trees, tagging along for our trail ride for
a couple of kilometres before carrying on
with her morning routine.”
Kananaskis is a popular region for all
kinds of recreation in the summer — so it
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