XC Ski Pipestone and Ice Magic Festival - Sat, Jan 28 2012

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XC Ski Pipestone and Ice Magic Festival (1/28/2012)

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 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:

Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 28 2012 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 27 2012 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Gregory M
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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 event is for Strong Beginners and Newly Intermediate skiers. It is expected that you have a reasonable fitness level and that your routine includes cardio activity. If you are a new beginner, this event is not for you. Our pace will be relaxed and we will stop for quick breaks only.

We will meet at the Information Center in Lake Louise and go to the trail head from there. Pipestone is a combination of blue and green single track loop trails. We will ski between 13 and 18 km. Following this we will to to Chateau Lake Louise to view the ice sculptures.

- Come on out and enjoy the day: 15th Annual Ice Magic Festival
- NATIONAL PARK PASS : Please let me know if you have a park pass in the "notes" section when you sign up.

Winter Safety Considerations

Entered by Debbie Anklewich on January 18, 2012

Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on 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.

Required Items to Bring:
- If you do not have a park pass, please be prepared to chip in a few dollars to the person whose pass you are using for the day.
- Remember to dress in warm layers!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sports Rent, or UofC Outdoor Centre.
- Gaitors

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary, past Banff. Take the Lake Louise turn-off and head in. Past the lights, you'll see a strip mall on the right. Park in the lot there. The information center is at the opposite end of the parking lot from the mall.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $120.00 (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.
- 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:

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: