LEARN: Intro XC Ski Clinic 101 - Sat, Feb 16 2019

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LEARN: Intro XC Ski Clinic 101 (2/16/2019)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

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:

Lake Louise or Canmore

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 16 2019 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 15 2019 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hours but may vary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Grant P
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 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:

PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS and PREMIER members. Regular members will be added if space permits. Unfortunately regular members may also get moved back to the wait list if a priority sign up fills the list. This will be at the coordinators discretion and apologies are offered in advance.

The COC Training Program

The objectives of the Calgary Outdoor Club Training Program are to:
   a) provide educational sessions to members;
   b) raise awareness about different aspects of the outdoors
   c) increase the members' safety while enjoying their activities in the mountains    and
   d) provide everyone the opportunity to ask pertinent questions.

SESSION:

This is an introductory clinic for beginners. Our coach will be COC member Lahav W who is a wax tech for a high end group.
NOTE: Rental information will be provided below or you are welcome to bring your own equipment. This is a CLASSIC XC SKI clinic. No skate skis, no backcountry skis, no touring skis - only track skis or you will not be able to participate.

The plan is to spend some time going over the basics to introduce the group of beginners, followed by an out and back format of skiing to become familiar with classic cross country.
Total return distance would be 18km max for the Moraine Lake road but it is an out and back format so we will turn around at a shorter distance dependent on how the group is doing.

Location may change but is anticipated to be the Moraine Lake Road near Lake Louise. This road is closed in winter and track set for XC skiing. Back up plan would be the Canmore Nordic center.

As this is an introductory event it is anticipated that many participants will need to rent equipment. With that in mind below are a couple of suggested rental locations

NOTE that there is an upcoming 201 beginner lesson for XC skiing being offered by the COC with a cost attached.

MEC Calgary
https://www.mec.ca/en/stores/cal gary?open_tab=calgary-rentals
Trailsports Canmore Nordic Center
http://trailsports.ab.ca/rentals /
Wilsons Lake Louise
http://www.wmsll.com/cross- country-skiing.html

Please only register for this event if you are serious about attending. Unreasonable last minute cancellations (2 hours or less prior to event) and no shows preventing others from attending the event will be recorded. If you are in the habit of cancelling last minute pls do not sign up. Thank you for your consideration for other COC members.

Required Items to Bring:
- Skis, ski boots, poles, wax
- Water
- Dress in non-cotton layers
- Snacks and lunch
- Toque, gloves/mitts, neck warmer
- Park Pass or money towards a park pass.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- warm beverage
- hand / toe warmers
- kleenex
- sunglasses
- camera
- blister kit (if the boots are new to you)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Final decision and directions will be emailed to participants the evening before.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

350Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $105.00 (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:

Regular members can become eligible to attend by upgrading to Premier member status. You may contact Grant P for further info or to make the upgrade.
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Winter Safety ConsiderationsAvalanche
Entered by Grant on 3-Feb- 2019.
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning due to groomed x-c ski routes.
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.
- 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:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$3.00 Event Fee for Regular Club Members. No fee for Premier Members or Club Volunteers.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Please do not cancel within four hours of the event.
No shows and late cancellations will be recorded on a members record.