Skiing/Snowboarding at Snow Valley - 5 O'Clock Fridays - Fri, Nov 29 2013

Skiing/Snowboarding at Snow Valley - 5 O'Clock Fridays (11/29/2013)

The Basics:
Event Type:		Downhill Ski
Event Location:		Snow Valley, Edmonton
Date(s) & Time:		Fri, Nov 29 2013  5:30 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Fri, Nov 29 2013 8:00:00 AM
Event Duration:		up to 3.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:		D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s):		Ryan You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:		$5.25/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		10
Minimum Group Size:		3
Number Registered So Far:		4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
The Snow Valley skihill is located just off the Whitemud Freeway on 119 Street, at the south end of Whitemud Park. It is a small hill, perfect for beginner skiers or snowboarders, and/or for those wanting to polish up their skills prior to taking some ski trips out to the mountains this winter. On Friday evenings, Snow Valley offers their 5 O'clock Friday discount. The cost for a lift pass for the evening (5-9 PM) is only is $5 + GST if you bring a non-perishable donation for the Edmonton Food Bank, or $10+GST without. If you need rental equipment it will cost you an additional $10 + GST for alpine ski equipment, or $17 + GST for snowboard equipment. NOTE: These prices only go into effect RIGHT AT 5:00PM so if you buy it earlier than that you will need to pay the full afternoon price. We will meet up at 5:30 PM, and then get in line for our passes. You will be required to sign a Snow Valley waiver form on arrival. We will meet inside the chalet at one of the tables (it is a small chalet) - check out the volunteers section of the website to see my picture, so you will know who to look for. Once everyone has checked in with me and we've done introductions, the group will be free to either start skiing or to go and get their rentals. If you'd like me to wait for you, please let me know during check in. I will momentarily pause in front of the ski racks outside of the chalet every 30 minutes throughout the evening, so that anyone who wants to ski as part of a group can reconverge. If you expect to arrive after 5:30 PM, that is acceptable but please let me know in advance so we'll know how to find you. It can be very busy on the ski-hill on a Friday. Please note: If the weather becomes extremely cold or the conditions are otherwise unfavourable, I may be forced to cancel this event. As of November 21, the long-range forecast calls for seasonal temperatures on November 29 (just below zero degrees), but that can certainly change. I have set a cut-off for 8 AM on Friday; if I have to cancel the event (either due to poor weather or because too few people sign up for this event), I will let everyone know by e-mail on Friday morning.
Required Items to Bring: $10 for lift pass Alpine ski/snowboard OR $10 for rental alpine ski equipment or $17 for snowboard equipment Appropriate clothing for alpine skiing (jacket, snowpants, gloves, etc.) Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Ski goggles Helmet $$ for drinks/snacks
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		Snow Valley is located in Whitemud Park. From Whitemud Drive, exit south on 119 St. Immediately turn right at the Whitemud Park sign, and follow the road to the Snow Valley parking lot (located on the north side of Whitemud Drive). Edmonton Transit also operates a shuttle bus (route 599) on Friday evenings between the Century Park Transit Centre and Snow Valley; buses depart Century Park every 30 minutes at :00 and :30 minutes after the hour, starting at 4 PM; return shuttles depart at :15 and :45 minutes after the hour until 9:15 PM. More detailed directions to Snow Valley, including bus directions, are available on the Snow Valley website. View Larger Map
Notes:
Rental alpine ski equipment costs an additional $10 + GST Rental snowboard equipment costs an additional $17 + GST. Helmets cost $5 + GST to rent for the evening. - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events. - Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:		$5.25/Person
Cost Includes:		A lift pass for the evening costs $5 (plus GST - thus, $5.25), but you must bring a non-perishable food donation to get purchase the lift pass at this rate. Otherwise, the lift pass will cost $10 + GST
Make a Payment:		Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! *Note: If you expect to arrive after 5:30 PM, please contact me in advance to indicate your expected arrival time.