Int X Country Ski-Pocaterra Trail. - Wed, Mar 5 2014

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Int X Country Ski-Pocaterra Trail. (3/5/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Mar 5 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 4 2014 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 to 4 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Wil
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I'm heading out to PLPP for a leisure xc-ski trip, trails are in good shape. This trip is best suited for anyone that wants to go out and ski for a few hours at their own pace. We start and finish at the Pocaterra hut. Everyone should be comfortable reading the trail maps found on the PLPP trails and orienting themselves.

Distance ~15-20 km

Required Items to Bring:

- Skis, boots & poles
- Warm layers
- Hot drinks
- Snack / Lunch

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 from Calgary, then Hwy 40 south into Kanananskis provincial park. Follow Hwy 40 to the winter gate, turn right and a short distance up on your left is the Pocaterra parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by Wil on March 3, 2014
Terrain Classification: Simple Class 1.
Terrain classification: This event is exempt from avalanche planning because it is on groomed x country ski trails

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 avalancheconditions 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: