XC Ski Weekend at the HI-Castle Mountain Hostel in Banff - Fri, Jan 8 2016, Sat, Jan 9 2016, Sun, Jan 10 2016

XC Ski Weekend at the HI-Castle Mountain Hostel in Banff (1/8/2016)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel (http://www.hihostels.ca/westerncanada/356/hi-castle_mountain_wilderness_hostel.hostel)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jan 8 2016, Sat, Jan 9 2016, Sun, Jan 10 2016 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 18 2015 4:15:00 PM

Event Duration:

Weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Colleen R
Christine T
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$54.45/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will carpool Friday night to the HI- Castle Mountain Hostel (Hwy 1A & Hwy 93 South) in Banff National Park. We will be split between male and female 14 person dorms that each have a bathroom. We have access to a fully equipped kitchen, with all amenities.

On Saturday and Sunday we will head out for some easy nordic skiing on groomed trails.

Saturday night there is the option of going on a guided night hike at Johnston Canyon. The cost of the Johnston Canyon Ice Walk Evening is approx $45/person (there is currently a deal being offered). The cost includes a certified guide, ice cleats, hiking poles, hot chocolate and a maple cookie snack. Please include in the notes if the ice walk is something you would be interested in participating in. If there are 4 or more people interested in the ice walk we will book the tour and have dinner in Banff at a local restaurant. If there is not enough interest in the tour we will have a potluck dinner (bring an item to share to serve 8) in the hostel Saturday night. Breakfasts and lunches are up to each person.

***TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, please submit a payment to the EOC ASAP. We will add people to the event in the order that they pay for their spot. If there are people who have not paid for the event on the list and there are people on the waitlist who have they will take priority.

Required Items to Bring:
Winter clothes in layers for skiing
Cross Country Skis
Day pack for lunch/extras on the ski trail
Money for the carpool
Sunglasses, water bottle, food, toiletries

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Book to read
Camera
Earplugs!
snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be given to carpool drivers.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

892Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 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 $258.68 (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:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel.
- 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:

$54.45/Person

Cost Includes:

accommodation at the Hostel only.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Fri, Dec 18 2015.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: If you withdraw from the trip and have already paid, a refund will only be offered if your spot on the trip is taken by someone else of the same gender.