Lake Minnewanka - Cascade Valley - slow pace - Sat, Jan 14 2012

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski - X-C

Event Location:

Near Banff

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 14 2012 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 13 2012 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3-4 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Barbara (Babs)
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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:

7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Elastigirl is back! Although I'm not a great skier, I want to work on my skills and this will be the first xc ski of the year so let's take our time...we have all year! I've done this trail before and it's a beautiful trackset trail. The event is geared towards confident beginner to intermediate classic x-skiers who are not in a hurry and enjoy a relaxed pace with stops.

Banff National Park has recently updated their trail maximums for group size to 10. Therefore, we are setting our group max at 12 and if there are more than 12 with interest for this trip then a 2nd group will need to be organized.

Trailhead: Lake Minnewanka parking lot Description: Follows a section of the closed Lake Minnewanka road, then turns up the Cascade valley on an old fire road; often in good condition. This is a pleasant ski with good views and a fun downhill run on the return trip. 6.4 km to the bridge over the Cascade River - a good destination for a shorter trip. We will ski for a couple of hours, stop for lunch in a sunny spot, and return the way we came. Faster folks are welcome to go on further, but we do enjoy your company too :-)

Estimated total distance: 14 km one way - oh my! depending on how far we ski out...

Required Items to Bring:
Skis, poles, boots, wax if required;lunch, drinks
Layered clothing for changing weather conditions and maybe to change out of damp clothes when done
Water, snacks, lunch
Park Pass or $$'s for day admission

Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm beverages, camera, chocolate; sunglasses

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take 16 Avenue west (Hwy 1) past Banff Park gates, and look for the Lake Minnewanka turnoff and meet in the Lake Minnewanka Parking Lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $80.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Thursday, April 18, 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.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!