XC Ski - Hill Techniques Lessons for Beginner/Intermediate level - Sat, Jan 17 2026

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XC Ski - Hill Techniques Lessons for Beginner/Intermediate level (1/17/2026)

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 - Kananaskis Village
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 17 2026  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 16 2026 10:00:00 PM
Event Duration:5 hours + driving time
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Leslie
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Member Cost:$85.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:6
Maximum No. Guests:2
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:1
Number Registered So Far: 1 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

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'.


Hill Techniques - Whether you are a new skier or you have been skiing a long time, learning safe up and down hill techniques, will help you to ski with confidence and have more fun! Gain skills for different snow conditions by learning how to gain control of your skis on the hills. This is a Full Day group lesson.


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 2 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:Take Hwy 1 west towards the mountains to Hwy 40. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx. 27 km. Follow directions to the Kananaskis Village parking lot.


NOTE: As of June 1, 2021, you will need a Kananaskis Conservation Pass to attend this event. Please see the Alberta Parks website for more information: Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):138Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 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 $41.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, January 24, 2026). 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 Jan 09 2026
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because:Groomed xc-ski routes.


- 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:$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.