X Country Skiing - Spray River Trail with Sulphur Hot Springs - Sat, Jan 31 2015
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X Country Skiing - Spray River Trail with Sulphur Hot Springs (1/31/2015)
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.You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Ski - Cross-Country | ||||||
Event Location: | Banff National Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Jan 31 2015 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:45 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Jan 30 2015 10:00:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~ 4-5 hours plus travel time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Brian W
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 7 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Above 0C temperatures in the forecast but still should should
be
perfect for another day of XC skiing!
Distance: ~ 12-20 kms Avg Moving Pace: 4 to 6kms/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 depending on the time and the speed of the group on to junction with the Goat Creek Trail (~10 kms). We will return the way we came, which will be mostly downhill, for a total of ~ 12-20 kms depending on the route. This event is for slow/moderate pace for high novice/low intermediate level skiers. We will take short breaks for snacks/lunch and regroup at intersections. We will be going to the Sulphur Hot Spring after the event. Note: The coordinator has not done this route before. | |||||||
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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 which is just past the hotel, after the conference centre and the parkade, at the very end of the road. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 240Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:45 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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 Michael A
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. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com. | |||||||
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: |