XC Ski Skill Builder Lesson + Canmore Christmas Night Market - Sat, Dec 12 2015

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XC Ski Skill Builder Lesson + Canmore Christmas Night Market (12/12/2015)

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.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:

Pocaterra Hut, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 12 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Dec 3 2014 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All Day

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Barbara B.
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$63.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please Note:
This is a ski lesson offered through the U of C Outdoor Centre. Everyone will automatically go on the waiting list until you have reserved and paid your spot through the U of C Outdoor Centre (see instructions below). First people to be registered/paid are the first to be added to this event.

Course Description:
Get out and enjoy Kananaskis Country while building your cross-country ski skills! The focus of this day session is on classic techniques, with an emphasis on maintaining speed and rhythm on varied terrain. The morning concentrates on developing efficient skills for flat terrain, while the afternoon focuses on hill techniques.

Prerequisite: The ABCs or equivalent experience. This basically means that you should have taken some sort of XC ski lesson in the past.
This event is NOT suited to people who have never XC skied before.

Our Plan for the Day:
   · 8:00am sharp - Depart carpool
   · 9:45am - Arrive at Pocaterra Hut
   · 10:00am to 3:00pm - Lesson
   · 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Possibly ski a bit more, applying what we just learned
   · 4:15pm - Leave PLPP
   · 5:15pm - 6:00pm or 6:15 (approx.) - Canmore Christmas Night Market
   · 6:15pm - Dinner at Rose & Crown in Canmore

(Note that the Canmore portion of this trip is dependent on decent Smith Dorrien conditions, but it is otherwise expected that everyone participate in all of the day's activities).

Registration:
1) Go to the XC Skill Builder page and register/pay for the December 12 course (course #W16OXCF103).
2) E-mail barbara.b@shaw.ca to confirm that you have signed up and you will be moved to the attendee list.

Note that as this is a lesson put on by the U of C's Outdoor Centre, other (non-COC) people will be in attendance.

Gear:
If you do not have your own XC skis, please ensure that you pick up rentals skis the day before (and reserve well before that). We will not be picking up gear the morning of the event and carpool will depart at 8:00am sharp.

You can rent gear from the following:
· MEC - get the cross country package, which includes skis, boots, and poles ($15)
· U of C Outdoor Centre - get the cross country package, which includes skis, boots, and poles ($17)

Carpool Note:
Recently very many COC members who have vehicles are signing up as 'Unable to Drive'. This causes issues as no drivers means no ability to get to a trailhead. If you can drive, please indicate this accurately when you sign up. Likewise, when you register, please confirm that you have a way of getting to the trailhead. With XC skis I could only fit two other people in my vehicle and your skis could not exceed 185-190cm (or they simply will not fit!). I also do not have winter tires (have all-weather tires) :-).

COC Donations:
$2 COC donations are what keep our club running. Please give me your $2 donation at carpool or have a Premier Membership (which you can also get at carpool). Premier memberships are $25 for 12 months (effective date of purchase, not January - December).

A Premier Membership gets you the following benefits:
   · Premier members are not expected to provide per event ($2) donations.
   · Premier members receive event email notifications ahead of Regular members.
   · Premier members get priority sign-up for COC subsidized events.
   · Premier members get priority sign-up for some Learn events.
   · Premier members get food and are eligible for great prizes at our Volunteer & Premier Member Appreciation Party, as well as the AGM.
   · Premier members receive 10% discounts at Campers Village, including XC ski gear and annual National Park Passes.

Required Items to Bring:
ALL of these items are required:
   · Print-out of course registration
   · XC skis
   · XC boots
   · XC boots
   · Wax (unless you have waxes skis)
   · Mitts/gloves
   · Layered clothing
   · Water/thermos
   · Snacks/food
   · $2 COC event donation or Premier membership
   · $ for carpool
   · $ for dinner

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be given out at carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (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 it takes place on groomed cross- country ski trails.

- 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:

$63.00/Person

Cost Includes:

XC Ski Skills Builder lesson: $60.00 + GST = $63.00

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: