Beginner /Intermediate XC Ski at Pocaterra - Mon, Dec 26 2011

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Beginner /Intermediate XC Ski at Pocaterra (12/26/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Peter Lougheed Provicial Park - Pocaterra Hut

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Dec 26 2011 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 24 2011 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~4 Hours plus driving (1.5 hours each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Debbie A
Leonard Kampel
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is for beginner to intermediate skiers. It is expected that you have been on skis before, either x-country or downhill, and have had some basic orientation. There will not be any ski instruction given. We will be skiing on green and blue runs for a distance of around 12-15 km, depending on the group. Our pace will be relaxed and on the slower side and we will stay together as a group. If this does not suit you, please find another event.

We will stop by the Visitor Info Centre before skiing just to look around and to buy maps for those that wish. The Visitor Centre is about 2 minutes from Pocaterra Hut by car.

If you need rentals, be sure to pick them up ahead of time before you arrive at the carpool. Most places allow you to pick-up the night before.

Required Items to Bring:
- X-C Skis, Boots, Poles
- Lunch and snacks
- Water
- Dress in layers

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west out of town to Hwy 40. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. Turn right just before the winter gate. The Pocaterra Hut parking lot is just by the intersection of Smith Dorien / Spray Trail and Kananaskis Lakes Trail. See Peter Lougheed Map.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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 Debbie on Dec 19, 2011
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because we will be skiing on groomed trails.
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.

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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: