Skiing/Snowboarding at Norquay - All Levels - Wed, Feb 12 2014

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Skiing/Snowboarding at Norquay - All Levels (2/12/2014)

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 - Downhill
Event Location:Norquay Ski Hill
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Feb 12 2014  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Feb 11 2014 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:5.75 hours plus driving
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Jim F
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Maximum No. Guests:3
Minimum Group Size:3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:1
Number Registered So Far: 2 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This trip is intended for all levels of skiers and boarders. We'll do our own thing in small groups and may meet as a group for lunch and at the end of the day.

  • Please arrive at least 5 minutes early at carpool as we will be leaving the carpool at 9:00 a.m. to arrive at the hill before 10:30 a.m.
  • The group may meet up for lunch, or after we've skiied to our hearts content - there's microwaves and a boiling hot water spigot for free use.
  • We usually leave for Calgary about 3:30 pm.
  • Because this is event is all about carpooling, those who cannot be very punctual, please chose another evnt.
  • At the time of posting, all chairs and 32 runs are open.

    • Please note that skiing/snowboarding activities have inherent risks involved, and that rental packages now include helmets. Check to find the terrain most suitable for you: www.banffnorquay.com/local-information/weather-conditions-webcam

    If you would like to drive: please indicate what type of vehicle you plan to drive, whether or not it is equipped with snow tires, and how many people and gear (INCLUDING yourself) you can take. Should this information change prior to the trip, please advise the coordinator accordingly. Thanks!

    Required Items to Bring:
    $$ for Park pass
    $ for ticket/lunch
    Ski equipment
    Suitable Clothing    		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    * Norquay Monday to Friday Season Pass, if you have one.
    * Hand / toe warmers
    * Big Drop Discount Card is a great deal too.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Hwy 1 to the second Banff exit. Follow access road northward to the Norquay parking lot.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):250Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    ** Calgary Transit Info
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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 Jim F. on February 10, 2014

    Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning as it is a Ski Resort. NO out-of-bounds skiing is permitted on this trip.

    Note: COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides.


    - 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:
    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: