XC Ski Mount Shark - 2 Speeds - Sun, Feb 2 2014

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XC Ski Mount Shark - 2 Speeds (2/2/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country past Spray Lakes at Mount Shark

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 2 2014 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 1 2014 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

approx. 4 hours (plus travel time, about 2 hours travel each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Rick M
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This trip is for strong beginners skiers and above.

We will split into two group, moderate and fast

Fast group pace - 7+ kms/hr
Moderate group pace - 4 - 6 kms/hr

We will stop in Canmore for drinks and snacks so don't be in a rush to return to Calgary

This is a spectacular area above Canmore past Spray Lakes. The National Team trains here

Facilities are bare bones here. There is no daylodge and only non- plumbing toilets and bushes.

There are several loops in the area and we will do about 18 km; exact route to be determined at the event.

Note to drivers: the Smith-Dorrien Trail tends to be snow-covered and slippery. Drivers should be prepared for winter driving conditions.

Required Items to Bring:
Classic cross-country skis, wax, warm clothing, food and water.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west out of town. Take the main exit into Canmore (into town). Take main street through town. At the end of downtown, turn left at the big brown sign pointing toward the Nordic Centre and K-Country. Follow that road, and once you get out of town past the Nordic Centre, you will find the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail. Take that for approximately 33km to the road signed for Mount Engadine Lodge and Mount Shark. Continue past the turn off for Mount Engadine Lodge and drive for about 5km to a large parking lot at the Mount Shark Ski Trails.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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 Rick Maunsell on Jan. 28, 2014.
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because: 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: