XC Ski at West Bragg Creek - Skinny Tracks - Tue, Apr 3 2018

XC Ski at West Bragg Creek - Skinny Tracks (4/3/2018)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - Cross-Country

Event Location:

West Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Apr 3 2018 10:40 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Apr 3 2018 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Approx 2 - 3 hrs + driving time

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 Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

With the recent snow at West Bragg Creek the trails are in very good condition. We'll see which trails have been groomed on the website on the morning of the event and choose accordingly. My B/C boot is still broke so I'm leaning towards trackset stuff, but a longer route.

Winter Safety Considerations

Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because it takes place on groomed cross-country ski trails.

Forcast is -1C and some flurries.
This event is for intermediate to advanced skiers as the pace will be 5k/hr +
We'll stop in at the Saloon in Bragg for drinks and snacks afterwards if there is enough interest.

Required Items to Bring:
- All cross-country equipment and wax kit.
- Lunch, snacks, water
- Extra layers of clothing
- Day pack

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Thermos with something warm to drink
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Calgary, take Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek. Before the 4- way stop in Bragg Creek turn right (Balsam Ave). Take Balsam Ave for ~500 meters to T-intersection. Left onto Centre Ave (turns into Township Road 232). 10km until West Bragg Creek trailhead. Parking lot on the right hand (North) side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

75Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $22.50 (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. Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because: Groomed x-c ski routes.

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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: $3.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: