XC Ski on Moraine Lake Road Now Canmore Nordic Centre - Sat, Nov 15 2014

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XC Ski on Moraine Lake Road Now Canmore Nordic Centre (11/15/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Moraine Lake Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 15 2014 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 14 2014 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~3 hours, plus travel time of ~2 hours each way

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Peter H.
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 18Km (or less if you turn around before
Elevation gain: ~ 250m
Pace: Your own speed

The trail is easy, out and back, no sharp turns. The way out is almost entirely uphill, the fun is on the way back. You go on your own speed and are expected to be back 2.5 to 3 hours after we start.

The trail climbs gradually with some flat and some gentle rolling stretches. It ends at a view-point where the road curves and begins to make its way up to the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Beyond this viewpoint, the road crosses large avalanche paths and is not open for us.

We will have a scheduled break at the turn-around point. The downhill takes about 20 to 30 min less than the way up.

We may go for drinks and snacks after the event, likely at the hostel so please keep this in mind for carpooling.

Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by: Peter H. on November 10, 2014.
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on a groomed cross-country ski trail in simple (class I) terrain. The terrain past the end of the track set on Moraine Lake Road is rated as avalanche terrain and is strictly forbidden for COC events posted as a cross-country ski event in simple terrain.
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.

Required Items to Bring:
- Cross Country Skis
- Wax (or no-wax skis)
- Poles
- Ski Boots
- layered clothing
- gloves or mitts
- toque
- Pack to carry your gear
- Water and snacks
- $ for après-ski events
- Park Pass or $ for Park Entry

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 to the Lake Louise turnoff. Turn left, across the highway overpass and follow the signs to the Chateau Lake Louise. Approximately half way up the hill from the townsite to Lake Louise, turn left to the Moraine Lake Road parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

360Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $108.00 (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: