X Country Skiing - Elk Pass & Blueberry Hill - Fri, Dec 20 2013

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X Country Skiing - Elk Pass & Blueberry Hill (12/20/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Kananaskis - Elk Pass Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 20 2013 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 20 2013 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~3 hours plus travel time ~1.5 hours each way

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Martine P
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance:~20 kms
Moving Pace: 7-8 kms/hr
Elevation Gain: ~400 meters

From the Elk Pass parking lot, we will follow the Elk Pass trail. We will make a side trip up and down Blueberry Hill, then to the top of Elk Pass. From there we will go back to the parking lot via Hydroline.

The average moving pace will be 7 to 8 kms/hr with some steep hills both up and down. The distance will be ~20 kms. We will take short breaks in order to regroup, and eat a quick lunch/snack at the top of Blueberry Hill weather permitting.

Required Items to Bring:
- X Country skiing equipment and wax
- Back pack with extra warm clothing
- Water
- Snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Highway 1 take the Kananaskis exit on to Highway 40. Drive all the way to the Kananaskis Lakes Road which is a right turn from the highway. Drive to the Elk Pass parking lot (~ 12 kms) which is past the Pocaterra Hut and Visitor Centre.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

270Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $81.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

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: