Blackfoot-Islet Lake - Sun, Feb 2 2014

Blackfoot-Islet Lake (2/2/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

X-C Ski

Event Location:

Islet Lake at Cooking Lk.-Blackfoot Prov. Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 2 2014 2:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 2 2014 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Colleen R
Christine T
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come out for a cross-country ski at the Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. We will ski at an easy pace, but some experience on skis is required. The trails are double tracked for classic skiing. The trails go out in series of interconnected loops from Islet Lake. All junctions are signed with trail maps. The trails undulate through aspen forest past a series of lakes. There are plenty of ups & downs but no major steep hills. The trails are easy with some intermediate sections. We will ski about 10 km. Intermediates or strong beginners only please.

If you don't have skis, you can rent ski packages at Mountain Equipment Co-op or Totem Outfitters.

Required Items to Bring:
Skis, boots and poles (and wax, if appropriate)
Warm clothing appropriate to the weather
Lunch
Water

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Wye Road east from the city to the Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Islet Lake and Central Staging area turnoff (At Range Road 200, just as Wye Road veers south). Continue straight all the way to the parking area.

View Islet Lake Staging Area in a larger map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, November 21, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

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!