Sunshine Village Skiing/ Snowboarding - Intermediate+ - Tue, Dec 24 2024

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Sunshine Village Skiing/ Snowboarding - Intermediate+ (12/24/2024)

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 - Downhill

Event Location:

Sunshine Village Ski Resort

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 24 2024 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 23 2024 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7 hours (plus vehicle travel time (1hr15min each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

None

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:

Due the early season conditions, this trip is best suited for intermediate skiers and boarders who are comfortable on blue terrain (or steeper) and can safely navigate natural features. There are green runs open, but due to coverage issues and crowds funneling onto limited open areas, this trip is not suited to those who aren't able to navigate quickly around rocks, trees or people. If you have rock skis or a rock board, bring it. Hopefully we'll get a good dump between the time I post and the day we go!

We will try stay together as a group to start and then if there is a range of abilities, we will divide up into level / speed groups, meeting later for lunch / warm up breaks that we set up before splitting.

This is meant to be a fun and relaxed way to kick off the holidays. Expect to wait for the group (and lifts) and feel free to take breaks when needed. If you are a speedy run-counter, this may not be a good fit and you are welcome to come out later in the season when the whole hill is open and patience is less of an issue.

We'll meet in one of the open tents for lunch (you are welcome to purchase something, but your coordinator will be bringing one) and everyone should plan to meet with their carpool at 4 p.m. at the bottom of the Gondola at the Creekside cafe or upstairs by the washrooms (you vehicle can decide).

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Ticket costs at the time of posting (I'll update closer to our event):
Adult ticket at the window: $179 + GST
Adult mobile tickets: $144 + GST
Adult lift ticket at AMA: $124 + GST (Sold in 1s)

Senior (65+) mobile tickets: $99 + GST

Sunshine card: $119 (mobile) + GST (pays for your 1st, 4th, 7th day, and $30 discounts on weekends / $50 weekdays ($124 at AMA until Dec. 31st)

Costco often has tickets in 2s or 3s for the same price as AMA and there are savings to be had if you buy the 2 or 3 day mobile pass from Sunshine Village - check their website for pricing.

Required Items to Bring:
* Ski or snowboarding equipment (rentals available at SSV - please plan ahead)
* Snacks / lunch (or money for food)
* Money for lift ticket or pre-purchased pass
* Banff Park Pass if you have one

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
* Water
* Hand / toe warmers
* Kleenex * Spare socks / extra layers * Low light goggles * Helmet

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 1 west 9 km past Banff to the Sunshine Village Interchange and follow the Sunshine Village Road an additional 9 km to the parking lot at the base of the gondola lift. We will be meeting near the gondola line up, dressed and ready to go up the gondola at 8:45 a.m.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

222Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $71.04 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Wednesday, January 22, 2025). 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
Due diligence completed by Shelley on November 29, 2024,
Terrain Classification: This event is exempt from avalanche planning because we will be skiing at a ski resort. No out of bounds skiing allowed.

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.

Skiing/Snowboarding activities have inherent risks involved. Rental packages now include helmets.
Check the terrain suitable for you here.
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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.

Cost Includes:

Members are responsible for purchasing their own lift ticket in order to participate in this event. See event details for price options.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: