XC Ski at PLPP - Wed, Feb 11 2009

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XC Ski at PLPP (2/11/2009)

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:

Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Feb 11 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 10 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approx 3-4hrs + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jason Sokolosky
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See 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:

2 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The exact route of the trip will be decided a few days before the event depending on trail conditions. We'll ski in the PLPP area and go for 10-15 km or 2-3 hours. We'll start by meeting at the Pocaterra Hut.

This trip is for beginner/intermediate skiers. The pace will be relaxed and moderate but without a lot of breaks. Please make sure you have some cross-country skiing experience and can handle hills prior to signing up!

Distance : approx 10-15 kms. We will stay on easy to intermediate trails. The route may change depending on trail conditions.

Required Items to Bring:
- All cross-country equipment and wax kit.
- Lunch, snacks, water
- Extra layers of clothing
- Day pack

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Thermos with something warm to drink
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 1 west from Calgary, then Highway 40 south all the way to the winter gate. Turn right at the winter gate onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail. Not far up the road, on the left, you will see the Pocaterra area. Meet inside the hut.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

- 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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: