LEARN: Lesson XC Ski 201 - Sat, Mar 16 2019

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LEARN: Lesson XC Ski 201 (3/16/2019)

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:

Learn

Event Location:

Canmore Nordic Center

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 16 2019 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 1 2019 6:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2-3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Grant P
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS and PREMIER members. Regular members will be added if space permits. Unfortunately regular members may also get moved back to the wait list if a priority sign up fills the list. This will be at the coordinators discretion and apologies are offered in advance.

The COC Training Program

The objectives of the Calgary Outdoor Club Training Program are to:
   a) provide educational sessions to members;
   b) raise awareness about different aspects of the outdoors
   c) increase the members' safety while enjoying their activities in the mountains    and
   d) provide everyone the opportunity to ask pertinent questions.

SESSION:

This is a paid lesson for beginners conducted by an instructor from Trail Sports at the Canmore Nordic Center.
NOTE: Rental information will be provided below or you are welcome to bring your own equipment. This is a CLASSIC XC SKI lesson. No skate skis, no backcountry skis, no touring skis - only track skis or you will not be able to participate.

This lesson is aimed at people who have previously XC skied but are looking to improve their beginner skills. It is a COC group track ski lesson. Please contact the coordinator directly if you have questions about skill level because the group needs to be at a similar level
Total return distance could vary but possibly around 10km.

Cost of the lesson will depend on the number of people registered:
5 people =$27
4 people =$33.75
3 people =$45
The coordinator will contact waitlist sign ups to request payment for the lesson via email transfer. Trail passes can be purchased from the day lodge on the day.

Trail fees are not included but are $15 adult, or for 55+ years are $11.25
As this is a beginner event it is anticipated that many participants will need to rent equipment. With that in mind below are a couple of suggested rental locations

MEC Calgary
https://www.mec.ca/en/stores/cal gary?open_tab=calgary-rentals
Trailsports Canmore Nordic Center
http://trailsports.ab.ca/rentals /

SUBSIDY AND REBATES: The Calgary Outdoor Club will be subsidizing this lesson and extra rebates will be available. It is hoped that in addition to encouraging members to try something new, by giving further rebates to volunteers, it will encourage them to post more XC ski events in future. The following is offered
Regular members = $5 subsidy
Premier Members = $10 subsidy
Volunteers = $10 subsidy PLUS REBATE
REBATE: Volunteers are eligible for an additional 30% after they have coordinated 3 qualifying XC events within the following year. This will also be applied to members who become volunteers in the next year (have you considered coordinating?). Full details available by contacting the Training Coordinator or event coordinator.

Please only register for this event if you are serious about attending. Unreasonable last minute cancellations (2 hours or less prior to event) and no shows preventing others from attending the event will be recorded. If you are in the habit of cancelling last minute pls do not sign up. Thank you for your consideration for other COC members.

Required Items to Bring:
- Skis, ski boots, poles, wax
- Water
- Dress in non-cotton layers
- Snacks and lunch
- Toque, gloves/mitts, neck warmer

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- warm beverage
- hand / toe warmers
- kleenex
- sunglasses
- camera
- blister kit (if the boots are new to you)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Trail Sports at the nordic center.
https://goo.gl/maps/6Tnzm31vNPF2

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $60.00 (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:

Regular members can become eligible to attend by upgrading to Premier member status. You may contact Grant P for further info or to make the upgrade.
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Winter Safety ConsiderationsAvalanche
Entered by Grant on 1-Mar-2019.
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning due to groomed x-c ski routes.
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.
- 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:

$30.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$3.00 Event Fee for Regular Club Members. No fee for Premier Members or Club Volunteers.
$27 to $45 lesson cost(see event description).
No refunds unless a replacement participant fills the spot.

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.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Please do not cancel within four hours of the event.
No shows and late cancellations will be recorded on a members record.