Description:
Let's celebrate the last day of 2023 by going for a quick ski on the Great Divide Trail.
Mention the Great Divide Trail to a Banff or Lake Louise locals and you might get a blank stare. Ask them about “the old 1A Highway” and they’ll instantly recommend you get on your skis for this approachable trail.
This old road was once the route to Lake Louise. It feels more like wilderness than a roadway now, but the open pathway makes for a great cross country ski trail. All winter long it’s double trackset (with a skating lane) for 8 kilometers down to the and Alberta border that it’s named after.
• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to inclement weather or fires.
• Carpooling: Please 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, due to the 'meet at trail head' requirement.
• Please do not sign up if you are experiencing any flu like, cold, or Covid19 symptoms.
Distance: 16 to 20 Kilometers / 3 to 5 Hours (Return)
Elevation Gain: 60 Meters Elevation Loss
Travel Distance: 175 Kilometers One Way / Approximately 2 Hours
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Rendezvous Point: North Edworthy Park, northeast corner. Please arrive 15 minutes before so a vehicle convey can be arranged, as we will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Look for the White Ford Explorer.
Event Coordinator: For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Lori Davidson at (403) 283-7386 (h) or at ldavidson@telus.net On the day of the event, if your plans change, please contact me at (403) 803-2953 (c).
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 Parks Canada Pass in advance.
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