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Distance XC: Cookie Race Loop

We're off to do the Cookie Race loop - 42km. It should take 6-7 hours of continuous skiing, plus additional time for driving.

This is a long, long ski. Do not sign up unless you have skied at least 20+km in a given day. Pace will be roughly 6km per hour, for 7 hours. There will be very few short breaks to ensure we finish before sunset.

Cookie Race Long Loop

Additional Links:

https://foothillsnordic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/KSM2020_RaceNotice.pdf
https://www.albertaparks.ca/media/3786979/2016_peterlougheedpp_brochure.pdf

 

Difficulty Level: Difficult (D5)

Distance: Choose your own

Elevation: Choose your own - see description above

Duration: 7 hrs (+ driving time; 1.5 hr one way)


What to Bring: Skis, boots, poles, warm weather clothes, water, lunch, snacks

Coordinator: Erika Harrison

Contact Information: eeharriso@gmail.com or (403) 918-3064 (cell)


Departs At: 7:00 am. Please arrive early so we can leave promptly.

Departure Location: Meet at the north Edworthy parking lot. Located at the intersection of Shaganappi Trail and Memorial Drive/Bowness Road. GPS coordinates are: 51.06361, -114.150976. (Google Maps)

Notice of Cancellation: Please contact the trip leader if you need to cancel your registration.

Safety Precaution: Skiers should be comfortable with snowplow and herringbone, and exercising for long distances. Note: Location may change, or event may be cancelled depending upon the conditions.

COVID-19 Regulations:
  •  Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to changes in government restrictions.
  •  No carpooling - meet at trailhead or at a junction and convoy to trailhead.
  •  No food / snack sharing.
  •  Bring your own wipes and hand sanitizer and a mask.
  •  Social distancing and any other rules set out by authorities must be followed. Please respect others.
  •  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; 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.
When:
Sunday, January 30, 2022, 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Where:
Edworthy Park, North Parking Lot
Map to Edworthy
 Shaganappi & Montgomery View NW
Calgary, AB  

Canada
Additional Info:
Category:
G - Cross Country Skiing
Registration is required before Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
Paid Events
All payments are final. Please review the charge(s) and know what you are paying.
Refunds may be considered in extenuating circumstances, if there is no cost to the Club, or if the event is full and another member fills your spot. A $25.00 fee will apply. Inform your event host, and treasurer@calgaryskiclub.org as soon as possible.
Please arrange appropriate cancellation insurance.

Free Events
If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. Doing so ensures we are not waiting for you and allows others to register. Please email the event host if you missed the cancellation cut-off date and cannot cancel online.
Capacity:
10
Available Slots:
6
No Fee