XC Skiing at Pipestone Loop(s) - Sat, Feb 11 2012

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XC Skiing at Pipestone Loop(s) (2/11/2012)

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:

Near Lake Louise

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 11 2012 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 10 2012 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3-4 hours excluding driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Nancy Ulrich
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance : maximum of 20 kms
Elevation gain: about 350 m

Pipestone Loop: The terrain is gently rolling and trails occasionally follow open meadows or shorelines of small lakes. The starting elevation is about 1700 m.
The plan is to begin with loop # 1 which is about 12.6 kms and then depending on the stamina of the group, continue with loops # 2 & 3 to complete the 20 kms
- This event is geared towards strong intermediate to advanced level skiers

Required Items to Bring:
- X-C ski gear, wax, etc
- Lunch
- Water & hot drinks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
See our winter activity checklist

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take 16 Avenue west (Hwy 1) to just past the Lake Louise turnoff. Turn right at "Pipestone trail head".

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

375Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $123.75 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Sunday, July 12, 2026). 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
Entered by Nancy U on February 6, 2012
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it will be held on an official groomed XC trail.
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:

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: