Cross-country Skiing at Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Recreation Area - Sat, Feb 16 2008

Cross-country Skiing at Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Recreation Area (2/16/2008)

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The Basics:
Event Type:X-C Ski
Event Location: Blackfoot/Cooking Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 16 2008  10:15 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 14 2008 11:59:00 PM
Event Duration:4-5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan
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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:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

What better way to start the Family Day long weekend than with a bit of cross-country skiing. We will start out at the Waskehegan staging area and ski from there, stopping at a shelter for lunch. The trails are generally well-groomed, and not too difficult. You can see a trail map if you wish.

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


Required Items to Bring:
Cross-country skis
Wax (if necessary)
Warm, layered clothing
Lunch and snacks
Water		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Spare gloves/mitts
Camera
Thermos with a hot drink or soup

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Blackfoot Recreation Area is located 24 km east of Sherwood Park, directly south of Elk Island National Park. The Waskehegan staging area is located on the west end of the park, on Range Road 210, just south of Township Road 524.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):80Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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 Saturday, November 23, 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:
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