Skate Ski (XC) Lessons: Beginner+ - Sat, Dec 8 2012

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Skate Ski (XC) Lessons: Beginner+ (12/8/2012)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

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:

Canmore

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 8 2012 1:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 11:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 6 2012 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
Shelli O
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Member Cost:

$85.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

Have you always wanted to learn to skate ski, or do you skate ski and want to learn a few tricks to make it faster and more efficient? Then this is the event for you! This session will begin with a 1 hour waxing lesson, followed by a 2hr group skate ski lesson at the Canmore Nordic Centre, offered by George Smith of the Calgary Nordic Training Group.

Please note: There is a $75.00* charge for the lesson, plus an additional $10.00 to purchase your trail pass at the Nordic Centre. (*If you are also signed up for the Classic session in the morning, the total for BOTH courses is $115, not $150.)

This event is best suited for:
* Classic skiers who can snowplow
* Non-skiers who can ice skate, downhill ski or inline-skate
* Beginner - Intermediate Skate Skiers

Lesson focus will include:

1) Basic One Skate technique including Weight Transfer, Body Position and Timing...
2) Two Skate Introduction
3) Hill technique: Offset poling, Weight Transfer, Body Position, and Timing
4) Snowplow stops & turns and an introduction to the Step Turn.

Skiers may only use SKATE or COMBI skis / boots and appropriate length poles. Classic skis and boots are not suitable for this activity.

Rentals are available either at the Nordic Centre (Trail Sports) or in Calgary. Please remember to reserve ahead of time.

Payment: You must pay in full when registering or you will be moved to the waiting list. Payment through Paypal. Payment can be made either through Paypal or email Interac e-Transfer. Send payment to sdorton@shaw.ca and include your COC username and the name of the event. If using e-Transfer, use the same email address. Please DO NOT SEND ME PAYMENT IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITLIST - thanks!

Absolutely no refunds unless I can find a replacement for you. If you have to cancel, the person who will take your spot will pay you directly. Your coordinator will not be dealing with payment beyond the original payment.

Required Items to Bring:
- Your cheerfulness & great attitude
- Skis, ski boots, poles (or prepare to rent)
- $10 for Trail fee (pay at Nordic Centre)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hand warmers
- Layers
- Lunch
- Hot drinks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take HWY #1 to Canmore & then follow the signs to the Nordic Centre.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

235Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $70.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

Avalanche Consideration Due Diligence
Due diligence completed by Shelley Rowe on November 18, 2012.
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because: Groomed x-c ski routes.

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$85.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Lesson and Trail Pass

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: