Blackfoot Recreation Area - Slow Paced X-C Ski - Sat, Feb 27 2010

Blackfoot Recreation Area - Slow Paced X-C Ski (2/27/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

X-C Ski

Event Location:

Blackfoot/Cooking Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 27 2010 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 27 2010 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Brent S (Polé Polé)
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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Slow-paced cross-country ski outing. Please note that the coordinators have not done these trails before - patience (and assistance/advice) appreciated. Novices welcome

We will start out at the Waskehegan staging area and ski from there. We may split into multiple groups depending on abilities. 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 Mou ntain Equipment Co-op or Totem Outfitters.

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

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

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.

To get there, travel east on 82nd Ave (Whyte). Turn north on 17th St. (exit to the right). Then, east again on Baseline Road through Sherwood Park to the end of the road. Turn right(south) and follow the road for a few kilometers - the parking lot will be on the left. Go all the way to the end of the road to the parking lot - you'll see the outhouse, info sign, and lovely shelter with the wood burning stove.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

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 Tuesday, December 3, 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!