X-Country Ski - Basic Hills Ski Lesson with the U of C Outdoor Center - Sat, Dec 20 2008
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X-Country Ski - Basic Hills Ski Lesson with the U of C Outdoor Center (12/20/2008)
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 - Cross-Country | ||||||
Event Location: | Visitor Centre - Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Dec 20 2008 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Dec 19 2008 1:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 5 hrs | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Kim Parkin
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 5 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 1 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 3 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Pre-requisite: Module B or previous skiing experience.
This on snow class takes place in Kananaskis Country. It goes through a progression of activities to learn hilly terrain skills. A warm up & stretching period is followed by games and drills to help you feel comfortable on your skis. Uphill skiing as well as braking & turning skills are introduced in the morning on gentle practice hills. You'll finish the day with a ski tour to put it all together. We will eat lunch in a heated building with running water.
You need to self-register for this course at the U of C Outdoor Center.
Once you have forwarded me a copy of your registration from the U of C, you will be added to the COC attendee list. The course fee is $55 + tax.
Do not sign up here until you are registered. Book early!!! Spaces are limited. See link below: Questions: contact the Outdoor Center coordinator or phone 403 220-5038 to register. You must sign a waiver, in order to participate. Withdrawal/transfer before Dec 1 , 2008 is subject to a $10 fee. No refund or transfer after this date. Note: Rent XC skis at a 10% discount for this course through the Outdoor Centre. Call 220-5038 to book your gear. You will need to know your height and shoe size. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take Highway #1 West 70km to Highway #40 (Kananaskis Trail) Drive 50km south to the closed 'Winter Gate'. Turn right & follow the Kananaskis Lakes Trail for 4km. Drive past the Pocaterra Ski Centre, then up the hill and take the first left turn. ***Allow 1hr 45min driving time on dry roads from Calgary. Meet inside the Visitor Centre by the fireplace for 10:00 am. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 300Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 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 $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Wednesday, April 17, 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: | |||||||
Pre-requisite: Module B or previous skiing experience.
- 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: | |||||||
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: | Pay to U of C Outdoor Center | ||||||
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |