X Country Skiing - Spray River & Goat Creek Trails - Sun, Jan 12 2014

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X Country Skiing - Spray River & Goat Creek Trails (1/12/2014)

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.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 12 2014 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 11 2014 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 to 4 hours plus travel time ~ 1.25 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: ~ 20 kms
Avg Moving Pace: 7 to 9 kms/hr

From the parking lot behind the Banff Springs Hotel we will ski the Spray River West trail to the Spray River Bridge (~6 kms) and on to the junction with the Goat Creek Trail (~10 kms). Option to go a bit further to the Goat Creek bridge (~11.3 kms). We will return the way we came, which will be mostly downhill, for a total of ~ 20 kms or ~22.6 kms if you choose to go the extra distance.

This event is for moderate pace intermediate level skiers. We will take short breaks for snacks/lunch and regroup at intersections.

Required Items to Bring:
- XC skiing equipment including wax
- Water and lunch/snacks
- Backpack with extra warm clothing
- $ or a park pass if you have one (in case your driver doesn't have one)

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive West on Highway 1 to the Banff Springs Hotel and go to the Spray River West parking lot just behind the hotel.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

Winter Safety Considerations entered by Martine

Terrain Classification: This event is exempt from avalanche planning because the event will be held on groomed XC ski trails.

Note: 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.
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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: