Lakeview, Calgary, Alberta(403) 282-4122office@calgaryskiclub.org

Cross-Country Skiing

Have fun, Stay-in-shape, Get out with Friends and Family

Cross-Country skiing is a sport that all ages and abilities can take part in. The Calgary Ski Club invites you, your family and friends to get out and enjoy our Cross-Country skiing programs this winter. Don’t forget, Cross-Country skiing is one of the most cost-effective winter sports – there are no expensive lift tickets!

Click one of the following links to learn more about Cross-Country skiing with the Calgary Ski Club..

Lessons

It’s never too early or too late to learn how to Cross-Country ski or to improve your technique. The Club has lessons for children and adults including learn to ski programs for beginners. 

Jackrabbits 

We teach Cross Country Canada’s Jackrabbit Ski Program to children ages 5 to 10. A team of enthusiastic coaches will encourage the learning of basic skiing fundamentals for classic skiing. Each skier receives an awards booklet and award stickers to track their progress. We take skier and team photos and have a year end party. It’s a fun, family environment and the really great thing about our Jackrabbit programs is that Mom or Dad get to learn how to cross-country ski as well – free of charge!

TBD. An information session for parents on how to equip and dress their children for the upcoming season; non-members may attend at a cost of $5. A grip waxing information session.Adults

Our popular Learn to Classic series is offered in January and February. Our CANSI qualified instructors teach beginners the classic technique of cross country skiing.

Contact: xc@CalgarySkiClub.org 

Day trips and Extended trips 

CSC will be running Cross-Country day-trips on the weekends and opportunities for mid-week evening skis in the city. In conjunction with our downhill program, the club is arranging exciting weekend trips to more distant destinations including amazing ski resorts in Alberta, British Columbia and the Western US. For more information on Cross-Country day trips, please email day-trips@calgaryskiclub.org , or check out the events calendar.

Click to view upcoming Extended Trips or view as PDF. 

Lake Louise Loppet 

Sunday March 3, 2013

Click here for 2013 results (updated)

Thank you for participating and volunteering!

Click here for previous years’ results

2013 Poster

 

    • Racers, please note that this year our Banff National Park Special Event permit requires race day registration and pre-registered bib pick-up to be in the UPPER PUBLIC PARKING LOT at Lake Louise.
    • Note: There will be no vehicle access to or from the upper parking lot between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to accommodate the race.

 

  • Call for Volunteers!
  • Contact Helen Isaac: helen.isaac@ucalgary.ca and 403-289-0386 (evenings)
    • Click to see the volunteer positions and time slots (XLSX spreadsheet or PDF - updated, version 3):
    • Click to see the Loppet Volunteer Information (updated for 2013)
      All the necessary supplies will be ready for you.
    • Please pass this info to anyone who may want to join us for the 41st annual Loppet.
    • Non-skiers are welcome – we have jobs for everyone.
    • Volunteering is rewarding and fun!
    • Lake Louise Inn – A special rate is available to volunteers until February 8, 2013.  Please contact the Calgary Ski Club office for details.  office@CalgarySkiClub.org or 403-282-4122

 

Results are below.
If you would like your participant’s ribbon mailed to you, please contact loppet@CalgarySkiClub.org
Newspaper Article – Rocky Mountain Outlook newspaper – March 8, 2012

The CSC every year hosts the annual Lake Louise Loppet, the longest running loppet in Western Canada. A loppet is a “community fun race”, open to all ages and abilities. It is held every year in Lake Louise on the first Sunday in March. The CSC encourages you, your family and friends to come out and participate in this extraordinary event and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Lake Louise while cross-country skiing.

Invitations to This Year’s Lake Louise Loppet – March 3, 2013

 

More Information about the Lake Louise Loppet

Information about the Lake Louise Cross Country Ski Area

Results

Wooden Skis

The Lake Louise Loppet has a special category for those skiers who still love to ski on wooden skis. The club encourages any skiers with wooden skis to bring them out and dress up for the loppet. Click here for more details.

Hotels

The 2013 registration form has a full list of accommodations in the Lake Louise area.

 

Hotel Phone Numbers


Chateau Lake Louise – for Loppet participants
1-800-441-1414 or www.fairmont.com


Lake Louise Inn
1-800-661-9237
A special rate is available to volunteers until February 8, 2013.  Please contact the Calgary Ski Club office for details.  office@CalgarySkiClub.org or 403-282-4122

 

Baker Creek Mountain Resort
403-522-3761


Deer Lodge
403-522-3991 or 1-800-661-1595
 

Refer to the 2013 registration form for more hotels and contact information

 

WinterStart Weekend

The Calgary Ski Club kicks off the winter season with a club weekend get-away to Lake Louise from December 7-9, 2012. Spend an entire weekend XC skiing, snow shoeing or downhill skiing! It’s a great way to get to know your fellow club members and enjoy a fun weekend of fitness and relaxing.

Everyone will stay at the Lake Louise Inn on December 7 and 8. There is an optional XC waxing session Thursday, December 6 (TBD) in Calgary. Cross Country Ski Lessons will be provided Saturday in Lake Louise. Beginner skiers are welcome. Participants are responsible for renting their own equipment; it is strongly recommended to arrange for rental equipment before heading out to Lake Louise. For more information and to register click here.

 

Do you have any more questions about our programs? For cross-country specific programs, please email our Cross-Country Directors at xc@calgaryskiclub.org . For information about our cross-country lessons, please click here. For all general inquiries, please contact our office at either 403-282-4122 oroffice@calgaryskiclub.org .
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