XC Ski Ribbon Creek trails - Thu, Nov 26 2015

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XC Ski Ribbon Creek trails (11/26/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Ribbon Creek in Kananaskis Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Nov 26 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:25 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Nov 25 2015 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~3 Hours plus driving (1 hour each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Ursula W
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The new Ribbon Creek trail is not for beginners, nor is Coal Mine, which we also will ski. Both have good hills and tight turns. Our exact route will be determined upon arrival. We will go for coffee/snacks after at Kananaskis Village.

Required Items to Bring:
- X-C Skis, Boots, Poles
- Lunch and snacks
- Water
- Dress in layers

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 to Hwy 40. Go south on Hwy 40 and turn for Kananaskis Village, follow directions for HI Kananaskis hostel and park at end of road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:25 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $57.00 (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:

Avalanche Consideration Due Diligence
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it stays on groomed cross-country trails.
Please note COC coordinators are not trained guides. Participants are responsible for assessing their own skills, trail and road conditions.
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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: