XC Ski (Ribbon Creek or Mt Shark or ..?) - Tue, Jan 30 2018

XC Ski (Ribbon Creek or Mt Shark or ..?) (1/30/2018)

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:TBD but basically out there somewhere.
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jan 30 2018  10:15 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 30 2018 1:00:00 AM
Event Duration:6 Hours or so
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Gord P
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 6 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will check the ski reports in the morning and decide where the sweet spot is in the closest/best criteria and ski there. The short list is Ribbon Creek, Peter Lougheed, Mt. Shark or Banff or Lake Louise).

Weather and road conditions will also play a part in the decision.

A week out, the forecast is mostly Sunny and -9 (we'll see...). But if it snows, skiing in town might even be an option.


Required Items to Bring:
- XC skiing equipment including wax
- Water and lunch/snacks
- Backpack with extra warm clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- First Aid kit
- Camera
- a park pass if you have one

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Final directions will be determined Wednesday AM.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 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 $60.00 (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:

- 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: