XC Ski Lessons Beginner - Low Intermediate level - Wed, Dec 17 2025

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XC Ski Lessons Beginner - Low Intermediate level (12/17/2025)

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:

Kananaskas - Pocaterra hut

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Dec 17 2025 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Dec 10 2025 10:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

5 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Diane I
Leslie
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Member Cost:

$85.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 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:

We will be taking a full day (~5hrs) group lesson offered by Julie Walker formerly from the Norseman Ski School, but now with her own company 'Full Circle Adventures'. This lesson is for beginner skiers and low intermediate who'd like to get some tips and improve their technique. In the morning the focus will be on refinement of flat terrain technique and the afternoon there will be an emphasis on hill techniques.

To register, please contact Julie at Full Circle Adventures (and mention group lesson with the COC- Wednesday Dec 17th): Full Circle Adventures and then e-transfer $85 to fullojw@hotmail.com
Once completed, please send me an email, and you'll be moved from the waiting list to the event.

- Rentals are available at the Norseman Ski Shop - if needing, please pick up ahead of time - not on the day.
Rental XC-Ski packages prices: - Beginners XC-Ski package for 1 day (24 hours) - $21.00 + GST - Demo (advance) XC-Ski package for 1 day (24 hours) - $25.00 + GST No booking—first come, first served! Please note:
- We need a minimum of 4 people to have this event a go.

Required Items to Bring:
- Your cheerfulness & great attitude
- Skis, ski boots, poles, wax
- Water (1 - 2 litres)
- Dress in non-cotton layers
- Snacks and lunch
- Toque, gloves/mitts, neck warmer
Kananaskis Conservation 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:

To Pocaterra Hut: Take Hwy 1 west out of town. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 56km. Turn right onto the Kananaskis Lakes Trail just before the winter gate. As you are driving on Kananaskis Lakes Trail, keep an eye out for the sign for Pocaterra Hut which will be on your left and park in the lot (FYI - directly to your right will be the turn-on for the Smith Dorrien / Spray Lakes Road - if you pass this you will have gone too far).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

235Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $70.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, December 5, 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:

Avalanche Consideration Due Diligence
Due diligence completed by Leslie P on Nov 23 2025
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because:Groomed xc-ski routes.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$85.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$85.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Lesson - ONLY $85ea for group lesson with the COC

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: If for any reason you cancel and cannot make this event - you are responsible for finding a replacement. This event will only be rescheduled if conditions/weather is poor.