Intermediate X-country skiing at Boulton creek - Thu, Dec 27 2012

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Intermediate X-country skiing at Boulton creek (12/27/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Dec 27 2012 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Dec 26 2012 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3- 3 1/2 hours plus driving time (1.5 hours each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Nancy Ulrich
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is event is for intermediate skiers. The pace will be moderate (not slow or fast : )) with shorter refueling stops as we go. You need to be able to handle significant hills, both up and down, and 19 km distance. We will start from Boulton parking lot, head up Whiskey Jack to Tyrwhitt, then loop back down Elk Pass Trail to Fox Creek and Moraine. This is a fun loop and includes good ups and downs and some more narrow, winding terrain. We may change the trail and starting location subject to trail conditions so please be flexible.

Required Items to Bring:
- X-country skis and wax
- Boots and poles
- Back pack with extra warm clothing
- Water
- Snacks and lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Personal First Aid Kit

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 and follow it to the Boulton parking lot which is on the right 10.1 km from the winter gate.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

270Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $89.10 (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:

Avalanche Consideration Due Diligence
Due diligence completed by Barbara on December 31, 2009
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it stays on groomed cross-country trails
- 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: