Kananaskis Trails - Start at Boulton Creek - Sat, Dec 27 2008

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Kananaskis Trails - Start at Boulton Creek (12/27/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 27 2008 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 26 2008 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-6 hours (plus vehicle travel time, about 1.5 hours each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Frank V
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This trip is for intermediate and above skiers. It's about 18km with several hundred meters of gain, so if you haven't been doing some regular cardio you will likely find it to be too challenging.

We'll follow a classic route, full of fun, and sure to leave you refreshed for the week ahead and excited to get out again next weekend!

We'll start off at the Boulton Creek Trading Post parking lot where we'll climb 219m up the Whiskey Jack trail to Tyrwhitt. There, we'll enjoy a well-deserved break as we pass through Tyrwhitt's scenic, snow-drenched meadows on our way to Elk Pass. From the pass, we'll enjoy a little bit of downhill. After downhill section we will add climb to Blueberry Hill which offers a wonderful view of the Kananaskis Lakes in the valley below. The trip back is mainly downhill (some steep sections) which will offer us a chance to practice out technique. We will continue via Fox Creek, where the trail narrows and follows the stream as it twists and turns through the dense pines. We'll finish off by taking Moraine's gentle ups and downs back to Boulton Creek.

To date some of these trails have not been machine track-set, so expect skier tracked terrain .

Required Items to Bring:
Cross country skis, boots, and poles
Wax
Water and Food

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Hwy 1 west out of town to the junction with Hwy 40. Head south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. At the winter gate turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail until you see the Boulton Creek Trading Post sign. Turn left and park in the upper lot where the X-country trails begin.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: