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Ribbon Creek Cross Country Skiing

About this event

Registrations open December 20 at 8:00 a.m.

If snow permits, we will string together 15 to 20 kilometers using the Ribbon Creek Ski Trails. Otherwise, we will continue to Peter Lougheed Park for a similar ski outing. This is a difficult ski but as this will be a round trip, skiers must be able to ski an average of 6 kilometers an hour to sign up for this outing.

Please be aware if there is inclement weather forecasted the day of the event, it may be rescheduled and / or cancelled.

• Carpooling: Use are your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.

• Please make yourself aware of the risks in participating in this sort of event and decide accordingly.

• Gear: Proper winter Nordic skiing clothing (a few thin layers, a warmer jacket for longer breaks, plus spare toque, gloves/mitts), water, food/snacks, Nordic skiing gear.

• 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.

Event color rating: Black (Difficult)

• Distance: 15-20 kms, 4 hours of continuous skiing, including short 5-min breaks every hour or so

• Pace: 6 km an hour
• Trailhead: Kananaskis Village

• Elevation Gain: 200 meters
• Driving distance to trailhead: 90 km one way (1 hour approx.) x 2 = 180 kms

• Carpooling Departure Time: Meet at 7:45 a.m. leave by 8:00 a.m. sharp

• Carpooling Fees: $37 per vehicle, divided among all vehicle occupants

Rendezvous Point: North Edworthy Park, northeast corner. Please arrive 15, 7:45 a.m., minutes as we will be departing at 8:00 a.m. sharp.

Event Host: For inquiries, please contact the Event Host Poul Overgaard at (825) 488-8068 or by email poul@telus.net. On the day of the event, if your plans change, please call or me at (825) 488-8068.

Member Only Event.

Pet Policy: No Pets Allowed.

Please Note: For safety reasons, a minimum of 4 members are required to attend for this event to go ahead as scheduled.

Please ensure that you have purchased Kananaskis Conservation Pass in your advance.

Date and Time

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location

Edworthy Park, North Parking Lot
Map to Edworthy
Shaganappi & Montgomery View NW
Calgary, AB
CAN

Event Host(s)

Poul Overgaard
Trip Coordinator

Registration Info

Registration is required

Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Cancellation Policy:

Please read carefully,

It is your responsibility to obtain appropriate cancellation and medical insurance.

Refunds will be paid in Calgary Ski Club (CSC) points only.

To cancel your registration for an event:

a) Before the cancellation cutoff date, log in to the website and use the "Cancel Registration" button on the event. If it is a paid event, you will be refunded in CSC points.

b) After the cancellation cutoff date, notify the Event Host. A refund may be provided using CSC points but only if the event is full and someone fills your spot.

For Cancellation Policy details, procedures, and rationale go to the website tab - The fine print / Policy Overview / Event Policy.

Free Events

To cancel your registration for an event that does not involve payment, follow the above procedure. If you need to cancel at the last-minute, contact the host via text or email. If you are running late, notify the host as soon as safely possible. Do not be a no-show. This means people may be waiting unnecessarily for you and may mean other members may not be able to attend when there are limited spots. No-shows may be banned from future events.

Capacity

8 Total Slots

4 Available Slot(s)