Mt. Shark - Beginner XC ski (Slow Pace) - Sun, Feb 3 2013

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Mt. Shark - Beginner XC ski (Slow Pace) (2/3/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Mount Shark

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 3 2013 11:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 2 2013 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 2.5 - 3 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Time to get out and ski! This trip is geared for:

** Beginner skiers who have either had an intro lesson, or have been out a few times on their XC skis and want to build their milage.
** Newbies with a solid downhill ski background who want to see what the sport is all about.
** Slow, patient novice skiers who are out to enjoy the day.

If you have never XC skied, and are a non-downhill skier, this is not the trip for you, as there will no instruction.

Skiers should be comfortable skiing along track-set trails with minor changes in elevation. There will be some short hills, and walking is fine if you aren't comfortable snowplowing. The pace will be slow (3 - 4km per hour) on this out and back trip. Distance will depend upon the group's pace, but it will likely be about 5 or 6 km total.

We'll begin at the Mt. Shark Ski area and follow the Watridge Lake trail for approximately 1 - 1.5 hours, and return via the same trail. Please note that the trail was last trackset on January 24th. Should the trail not be in good condition on the day of the event, we will relocate to another trail of similar difficulty in Peter Lougheed Park.

Required Items to Bring:
- Skis, ski boots, poles, wax
- Water (1 - 2 litres)
- Dress in non-cotton layers
- Snacks and lunch
- Toque, gloves/mitts, neck warmer

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- warm beverage
- hand / toe warmers
- kleenex
- sunglasses
- camera
- blister kit (if the boots are new to you)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive west on Hwy 1 to Canmore, then south on Spray Lakes Road. At 34.7 km past the Canmore Nordic Center turn, turn right (West) up the Mt. Shark Road. There are parking areas both beside the HeliPad and the main parking lot. Estimated driving time is 2hr15min each way.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $92.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Sunday, May 17, 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 ConsiderationsAvalanche
Entered by Shelley on January 26, 2013.
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning due to 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.

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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: