Beginner-Novice XC Ski at Evan-Thomas (Slow-Relaxed Pace) - Sun, Feb 24 2019

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Beginner-Novice XC Ski at Evan-Thomas (Slow-Relaxed Pace) (2/24/2019)

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:

Kananaskis Valley: Evan-Thomas Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 24 2019 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 23 2019 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~1.5 Hours plus driving (45 minutes each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is aimed at beginner-novice classic XC skiers and those skiers who are more experienced but need / prefer flat terrain and a slower pace. This is will be a friendly trip and questions are welcome!

We will be parking at the Evan-Thomas day-use parking lot (with outhouses!) on Hwy 40. From there, we will walk across the highway and jump onto the Bill Milne XC ski trail and do 30 - 45 minutes of skiing before returning the way we came. If time permits (ie: we hit the ice flow detour before our time is up), we can also consider skiing part of the Wedge Connector trail / Evan-Thomas Fire Road trail on the other side of the parking lot.

If you need rentals, be sure to pick them up ahead of time. Sports Rent opens at 6AM. University of Calgary Outdoor Centre opens at 8AM.

Required Items to Bring:
* XC ski equipment (skis, poles, boots, wax)
* Lunch and snacks
* Water
* Layers (to ski in and change into afterwards)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
* hand / toe warmers
* toilet paper / hand sanitizer
* warm beverage / thermos
* waterproof sit-upon
* daypack for your stuff
* sunglasses / sunscreen
* camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west towards the mountains to Hwy 40. Go south on Hwy 40 for approx 27.5 km. Take the first left turn after the Kananaskis Golf Course into the Evan-Thomas Parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $48.00 (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:

Winter Safety Considerations
Entered by Shelley on February 19, 2019
Terrain Classification: This event is exempted from avalanche planning because the event will be held on groomed XC ski trails. In the event that an avalanche advisory is issued for the area during our event, the event will either be relocated to an unaffected trail system, or cancelled.

Note: 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.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$3.00 Event Fee for Regular Club Members. No fee for Premier Members or Club Volunteers.

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 you need to cancel after the registration cut- off, please call your coordinator directly by sending a text with your name included, or leave a phone message. Thank you!