Sunshine (Intermediate+) - Sun, Jan 9 2011

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Sunshine (Intermediate+) (1/9/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Downhill

Event Location:

Sunshine Ski Resort, Banff

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 9 2011 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 8 2011 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Greg E
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This trip is primarily intended for skiers who are confident skiing blue and black runs. We'll do a warmup run together so the group can level themselves and decide who they'd like to ski with for the day.

We will be leaving the carpool at 7:00 a.m. so as to arrive at the top of the Gondola by 9:00 a.m. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can arrange carpooling and depart on time. The group will meet up for lunch around 11:30 a.m. at a location agreed upon by everyone - you are welcome to bring your own lunch or buy something on the hill. We'll then re-group at the Creek Side Pub at the gondola base at 4:00 p.m. before heading back to Calgary. Because this is a group event, those who cannot wait for all to ride the gondola together, meet at lunch and at 4:00 PM, are asked to please sign up for another event.

FYI, day tickets costs $77, basic rental package costs $40 payable at the resort (not to me).
If you want to avoid further line ups, buy your tickets in advance.
Skiing/Snowboarding activities have inherent risks involved. Rental packages now include helmets.
Check the terrain suitable for you: http://skibanff.com/the_mountain/t errain.php

If you would like to drive please indicate in the notes section how many people including gear you can take in your car, as well as what type of vehicle you will be driving. Try to fill-up your gas tank as well so there will be no more pit stops required from Crowfoot LRT.

Required Items to Bring:
- Suitable clothing
- Water
- Lunch or $ for lunch
- $ for lift ticket
- $ for rentals(if applicable)
- $ for park pass and gas

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Your own skis/snowboard
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the TransCanada west to the Sunshine turnoff, it's about 4kms west of the Banff turnoff. Exit to the right and continue up to the resort parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Wednesday, April 17, 2024). 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
Entered by Greg on Dec 31st, 2010
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because the event will be held at a Ski Resort with NO out-bounds skiing. 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:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: