Mount Shark Skate and Classic Skiing.
We'll start off on skate skis on the training grid while we wait a few extra minutes for any latecomers to arrive.Skate to Watridge Lake, optionally descend to the bridge over the Spray River. Ski back to the biathlon loops, ski those. The terrain is mostly easy to moderate, but on skate skis we expect to maintain a minimum average speed of 8 km/hr. If you can classic that pace, that works too.
Break for lunch at the parking lot. Switch to Classic skis.
Classic ski around the lower loops, (Virgo, Hercules, Pegasus, Ursa Major etc) until we've had enough. The terrain is mostly intermediate to advanced. Expect to maintain an average pace of 6 km/hr.
This trip is not suitable for beginners. You should be able to classic with a full weight transfer, step turn or parallel skid on the downhills, OR have a high level of fitness. A questionnaire is encountered on registration, to help you consider if this is the right trip for you. We may do up to 25 km of trail skiing, but it is very easy and quick to return to the parking lot at any time.
Please be aware if there is inclement weather forecasted the day of the event, it may be rescheduled and / or cancelled.
• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to inclement weather.
• Carpooling - use your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.
• Washrooms may not be available - please be prepared to pack out what you bring in, such as
Toilet paper, etc.
• Please make yourself aware of the risks in participating in this sort of event and decide
accordingly.
• Don`t forget the usual items; bear spray, proper clothing, water, food, equipment and first aid kit.
• Trip participants are asked to provide their cell contact information and emergency contact
information to the trip coordinator, prior to the event.
• Please do not sign up if you are experiencing any flu like, cold, or Covid19 symptoms.
Distance: Up to 25 Kilometers, Multiple Loops skiing
Elevation Gain: 200 Meters
Travel Distance: 117.6 Kilometers One Way (1 Hour and 35 Minutes)
Difficulty Level: Advanced
Event Coordinator: For inquiries, please contact the trip coordinator Jim at (587) 227-8551 (c). On the day of the event, please text if your plans have changed and you can't attend after all.
Rendezvous Point: Mount Shark Cross Country Ski Trails. It's on Google maps. I'll be on the training grid on skate skis wearing a red Calgary Ski Club jacket.
Pet Policy: No Pets Will be Allowed.
Guest Policy: The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member, from outside the club, attending an event at this time.
Please Note: A minimum of 4 members are required for the event to go ahead as scheduled.
Please plan to purchase a Kananaskis Conservation Pass in advance for your vehicle.
If you wish to arrange a carpool, contact myself or other participants on the list.
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