The Great Divide in Reverse (Relaxed - Moderate pace) - Mon, Feb 15 2016

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The Great Divide in Reverse (Relaxed - Moderate pace) (2/15/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

Yoho and Banff National Parks

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Feb 15 2016 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 14 2016 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is geared towards novice to intermediate skiers who have been out on their skis a few times this season. You should comfortable with hills and skiing for ~4hrs with breaks.
Distance: Max 10km each way (Max 20km total)
Elevation: 60m (up to start, most of it in a hill at the 4km mark)
Trail Conditions: skier set first 3.5km / track-set next 6.5 km
Pace: ~5km/hr average on 'flat' track-set terrain, with breaks at junctions; Note: this is not an event for the super speedy or the very slow.
Duration: We'll aim for a 2hr turn-around time to allow for different paces
See map here.

We'll start at the Lake O'Hara Parking lot and do the skier-tracked section as a whole group. At the 3.5km mark we will reach the Great Divide picnic area and take a snack break. From here we pick up the track-set trails, head up the hill and continue on towards the parking lot at the Lake Louise Road junction. If it seems we have two - three pace groups, we will group accordingly and set a turn-around time prior to heading up the hill.

Note: Coordinator has not skied the first 3.5 section of the trail before. Should Parks Canada report that this section of the trail is not in reasonable condition the day of our trip, we will ski the trail the usual way, turning around at the Great Divide picnic area.

Required Items to Bring:
XC Skis / boots / poles / wax
Water & lunch
$ for carpool gas and park admission
First aid kit / blister care
Extra layers for breaks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Headlamp
Camera
Thermos of warm stuff
Dry clothes for the car

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 (Trans Canada Highway) west past Lake Louise. The Lake O'Hara bus pick-up parking lot is approximately 2.5km west of the BC/Alberta border (you will see a sign to turn left off the highway). After crossing the railroad tracks turn right and drive about 200m to the parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

356Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $106.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Monday, April 15, 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 ShelleyR on February 8, 2016.
   · Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it is on official x-c 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 avalanche conditions for the trip.

- 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: