Kingswood Park and Riverlot 56 for SLOWPOKES - Sun, Dec 15 2013

Kingswood Park and Riverlot 56 for SLOWPOKES (12/15/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

X-C Ski

Event Location:

Kingswood Park, St. Albert

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 15 2013 1:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Dec 15 2013 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2-4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Rhonda S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will warm up with a couple of runs around the Kingswood Park circuit (0.6km), practicing some downhill skill on the SE corner of the circuit. We will then do the Riverlot 56 loop on the north side of Sturgeon Road (approx 3.2km return back to Kingswood Park), then finish up our trip with the trail from Kingswood Park to Red Willow Park, return (approx 2.5km). Total trip will be about 7km.

Learn Rhonda's Radical Straight-Legged Downhill Technique: Have you struggled with the downhill sections while cross-country skiing? Gaining speed and losing control with skilled onlookers yelling "bend your knees" while you silently curse and exclaim that you ARE, in fact, bending your knees? A special bonus for today - learn Rhonda's technique for tackling downhills on cross-country skis, with full control of your speed and trajectory.

Beginners: You are welcome to join this event. Learn a few basic skills on the first part of the event. If you're a mad prodigy, you can do the rest of the event with us as well, or you may stay on the Kingswood Park circuit and practice your new skills.

Slowpokes and Novices: This trip is specifically for you! Yay! Come on out!

Highly Skilled Fast- Pokes: You are more than welcome to join this event. You can hang out with us per the plan described above, or you're free to do your own thing, including exploring the more extensive network of trails across the road in the Riverlot 56 trails on the south side of Stugeon Road.

Links/Info:
Kingswood Park Info
Kingswood Park Winter Trail Map
Riverlot 56 Natural Area Info
Red Willow Park Info

Required Items to Bring:
- Cross-country skis, poles, boots
- Clothing appropriate to conditions - layers recommended
- Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Access Kingswood Park (part of Red Willow Park) off of Sir Winston Churchill Dr. in St. Albert, in between Sturgeon Rd. and Poundmaker Rd. Meet in the shelter. Look for the coordinator with the yellow EOC ball cap. There is also a playground called Kingswood Park that your GPS may send you to if you just put "Kingswood Park" into it. It's best to follow these directions instead.

Notes:

- 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.

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

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