Ribbon Creek - slow pace - Thu, Dec 27 2007

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Ribbon Creek - slow pace (12/27/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Kananaskis Area

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Dec 27 2007 12:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Dec 26 2007 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Marg
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Ribbon Creek is a scenic trail, great for those who have had some x-c ski experience. We will stop for a quick lunch at the camp kitchen (which hopefully will have a fire going inside) and then dawdle our way along - allowing time for a few photos, and ski and wax adjustments. We will ski up to the avalanche warning area and that will be our turn-around.

Total distance: approx 9 km (or less) return.
Total elevation gain: 175m

Please note that although we'll be going at a slower pace, some of the terrain will not be appropriate for absolute beginners. Make sure you are able to navigate hills with a reasonable amount of confidence before registering for this event.

Required Items to Bring:
- x-country skis, boots, poles, gaiters, and wax
- Rentals are available, if required, at U of C Outdoor Centre.
- water, lunch, snacks
- warm layered clothing

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Hwy 1, turn south on Hwy 40 to the Nakiska and Kananaskis Village turnoff. Turn west on the paved road signed for Kananaskis Village and Ribbon Creek. Immediately cross a bridge over Kananaskis River. At 0.8 km turn left. At 1 km turn right. Pass the youth hostel, then a covered picnic shelter, both on the right. At 1.6 km reach Ribbon Creek Day Use Area trailhead parking lot. Continue to the far west end.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

220Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $66.00 (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:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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: