FREE Skiing Lesson @ Nakiska - All Levels - Sun, Mar 15 2015

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FREE Skiing Lesson @ Nakiska - All Levels (3/15/2015)

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.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Downhill

Event Location:

Nakiska Ski Resort

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 15 2015 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 14 2015 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours + drive

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Noel Sam
Shelley R
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Free skiing lessons for all levels of skiers. Skiing technique used - Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Fast Track to Parallel

If you are a ski instructor, please come out and help.

If you are a beginner, we'll help you get started and help you to love the sport.

If you are intermediate, we'll help you improve your skills and progress from Stem Christie to perfect parallel.

If you are advanced, you can still benefit from some pointers and improve your skills.

If you just want to tag along for a ride to Nakiska and want to ski on your own, that's fine too.

If you want to learn how to become an Event Coordinator for COC, we can enlighten you.

In case you were wondering who will be teaching, it will be me and Shelley (CSIA - level 1) for this event. I also have a pool of ski buddies who are all willing to help you improve your skills. I have already contacted them and they will be happy to step in and help (depending on the day and location). Here is the list.
- Chak C. - CSIA level 1
- Terrie W. - CSIA level 2
- Pablo R. - CSIA level 2
- Joseph P. - CSIA level 1
- Shelley R. - CSIA level 1

We will be leaving the carpool at 8:00 AM to arrive at the Nakiska ticket sales kiosks around 9:00 AM.

Please note that skiing activities have inherent risks involved. Also, you will need to purchase a lift ticket. Price at the hill is $75 but you can get it at Costco for a bit cheaper.

Required Items to Bring:
- money for lift ticket, lunch, carpool, and equipment rental if necessary
- clothing appropriate for the weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- your own ski/snowboard equipment
- lunch, water
- helmet
- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 West and turn onto Hwy 40 South and go for about 23 km. Take the Kananaskis/Nakiska exit to the right and go straight/keep straight up the hill about 3 km into the Nakiska resort parking lots.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.00 (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
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because the event will be held at a Ski Resort with NO out- of- bounds skiing.

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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: