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Castle Mountain Cat and Downhill Ski Weekend


Hungry for Some Untouched Powder?
Now is your chance to get it!



Update November 3rd 2022 - We have one just one spot left on the cat! We also have a spot open for a male member in the double occupancy room. I would like to get that final double occupancy room filled with a cat skier, so if you want to either take the final spot on the cat, or want the bedroom and the last spot on the cat, please reach out to me! I will open the spot for you to register.

Given the high demand for the trip and the presence of 11 cat skiers, I have decided to remove the requirement that you should sign up for a skiing and stay event. If you wish to ski the cat and stay at a friends place in Castle, stay in Pincher Creek, or just drive down for the day, you are welcome to do so! Furthermore, if you want to join the other ski club members on the hill for one or two days, you are welcome to purchase discounted lift tickets and meet us at the hill! Or, if you have a WOW card, just meet us at the hill.



For the first time, our club is offering a weekend Cat & Downhill Ski trip to Castle Mountain Resort near Pincher Creek! We have discounted downhill tickets, discounted Cat Ski tickets, and on-hill accommodations!

Cat Skiing

For Saturday March 4th, we have a full cat booked just for our club. A ticket includes:

  • A fresh gourmet breakfast
  • Complete avalanche safety equipment
  • A Huckleberry lift ticket to access the cat
  • An included to-go lunch
  • A full guided day of cat skiing
  • A celebratory beverage at Joe's Cafe at the end of the day

We have secured a fantastic rate for Cat skiing, so if this is on your bucket list or just something you wish to try, this is the event for you!


Downhill

For Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th, we have discount tickets available for all those interested. These are $20 off the regular rate charge at the hill, and a fantastic option for those who only plan to ski a day or two at Castle Mountain this year.

Note that breakfast, lunch, and an apres ski drink are not included with a ticket.

Lodging

Accommodations will be provided at the Castle Ski Lodge at the base of the hill. We have three bed suites for those who are willing to bunk and are looking for a cost effective option, and two bed suites for those who would like some extra privacy. The Lodge has an onsite game room as well for us to play in!

This is a self drive trip. You can expect the weekend to play out as so:

  • Friday March 3rd 
    • Self drive to Castle Mountain and check-in at the lodge, we recommend leaving around 5:00PM
    • We will host a social starting at 8:00PM at the T-bar Pub and Grub as a meet and greet as well as check-in for the members
  • Saturday March 4th
    • The cat ski day starts at 7:45AM, where we'll meet up on the hill for breakfast and to get our day started
    • Downhill skiiers meet up on the hill for 9:30AM for a fun day of vertical!
    • Once the day is done, downhill skiers are welcomed to join the cat skiers at Joe's Cafe to celebrate a good day
    • For the evening we'll enjoy the games room and order in some food
  • Sunday March 5th 
    • We'll start up downhill skiing around 9:30AM and ski for the day
    • Everyone may depart whenever they wish



Self Driving Details

You can expect to drive approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to get to Castle from central Calgary. Members are expected to split the cost of gas and include some maintenance cost. The maintenance rate suggested by the club is $0.06/km. The distance to the resort one way is approximately 250km, so expect to pay $30 divided by the number of people in the car (including the driver) in addition to the gas costs. At a fuel consumption of 8l/100km and $1.50/l, you can also expect to spend $60 in fuel divided by the number of people in the car. With four people in a car, it should work out to about $23.








Registration Details

Please register for an activity and lodging selection when signing up. This trip is configured for you to select a ski option and a lodging selection.

Sunday Cat Skiing

We have the ability to rent out the Cat on Sunday, but this requires us to rent the whole Cat. If the Cat fills up, and you are interested, please reach out to me. If we have sufficient interest, we can arrange for this.

Pet Policy:  No Pets Allowed.

When:
Friday, March 3, 2023, 8:00 PM until Sunday, March 5, 2023, 5:00 PM
Where:
Castle Mountain Resort
Westcastle, AB  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Host(s):
Jonathan L Lesage
Trip Coordinator
Category:
A - Weekend Event with payments or expenses
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This is a self drive trip. Members will need to arrange their own transportation to and from the resort. A carpool spreadsheet will be setup to help you arrange this.

Please note that lodging is allocated for 12 cat skiers on Saturday and 5 downhill skiers. If we fill up bedrooms for downhill skiers then we will halt rooming registrations to ensure cat skiers access.

Please register for an activity and lodging option.
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.
Activities/Items    (Click the down-arrow to the left of the activity/item to view the details)
Hotel Stay - Double Occupancy
Hotel Stay - Triple Occupancy
Hotel Stay - Quad Occupancy - By Request Only
Saturday Cat Skiing
Discounted Adult Lift Ticket
Discounted Seniors Lift Ticket