Calgary Ski Club
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Issue: # 8 January #1 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
Movie Social
January Day Trips
Trips Update
Nordic/Downhill Bus Trip
Website Update
Dinner Social
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 CSC UPDATE!
 
  Greetings!

Happy New Year!!  Hope you had a great holiday and found lots of ski and snow shoe gear under your tree!  2010 is only a few days old and already it's shaping up to be a great year.  Snow conditions are excellent and our nordic, downhill and snowshoe programs are in full swing.  CSC has something for you whether you're one plank or two or prefer to snowshoe!

The buzz is just getting started as we lead up to CSC's "Black Diamond" 75th Anniversary in May 2010.  We are starting to get a volunteer committee together to plan for this important milestone for Calgary's most experienced ski club.  Stay tuned to CSC Update! for more information coming soon.

Holiday PartyThe CSC Holiday Party at La Casa D'Italia was a resounding success.  The cosy oak paneled private dining room complete with blazing fire set the stage for an entertaining evening full of laughter and good cheer.  CSC members enjoyed a delicious three course Italian dinner, fine wine and yummy deserts as we shared in the spirit of the Holiday season.
 Prize Winners
Door prizes were awarded and a centre piece draw raised $200 for the Calgary Branch of the Canadian Disabled Skiers Association.  Congratulations to all of the winners and thanks again for supporting such a worthy charity. 
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  January Movie Night Social

                                             It's Showtime!
 Saturday, January 9th
Meet at 6 p.m.

Scotiabank Chinook Theater

Come on out for a casual movie night with CSC!
We'll meet at the top of the escalators in the Chinook Theater
And you can take your pick of the top movies
Afterwards is goodies and drinks at the Cheesecake Factory
No pre registration needed!
 For more information contact Debra at downhill@calgaryskiclub.org

For map directions to Chinook Theater click here
For current movie listings click here

January Day Trips Schedule

Please note that trips may be subject to change depending upon snow and travel conditions

Downhill/Snowboarding Day Trip
Destination: Nakiska Ski Resort
Date: Saturday, January 16th
Departure Time: 8 am SHARP 
Departure Location: Edworthy Park
Trip Coordinator: Colin Ducker
Contact Information: jcolinducker@hotmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Registration deadline: please contact Colin before Thursday at 5pm


Nordic Day Trip
Destination: Johnston Canyon/Ink Pots
Date: Saturday, January 16
DepartureTime:  8:30 am
Departure Location: Edworthy Park
Distance: 10 km
Level: This will be for intermediate skiers.
Trip Coordinator Bob Wilson
Contact Inforamtion  403-228-057 or email at wilson72@telus.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Check Bob's blog www.skihere.ca for more details on snow and trail conditions or any last-minute changes due to snow/trail conditions.

Snowshoeing Day Trip
Destination: Black Prince Interpretive Trail
Date: Sunday, January 17th
Departure Time: 10 am
Departure Location: Edworthy Park
Distance: 4.2 kms
Trip Coordinator: Lynn Bowers
Contact Information:  hiking@calgaryskiclub.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

For complete details on all these trips please see our Event Calendar here


Important Notes for all Day trips

Guests: Guests must sign the club waiver and bring it to the meeting point, and guests are requested to observe the club's guest policy. For complete guest policies click here

For map location to Edworthy Park click here 

Please meet at Departure area 15 minutes prior to departure time stated. For complete information on Day Trips information and policies please click here  


 CSC Extended Trips Update

SUN PEAKS B.C. January 19th-24th 
This trip is now SOLD OUT!
Trip information will be emailed to participants shortly

ENGADINE Lodge January 22-24th
Some spots still available!
Nordic and Snowshoe Trip
For details and to register contact Lynn at hiking@calgaryskiclub.org

WHITEFISH, Montana February 19th-21st 

Only a Few Spots Remaining!
Hurry! Final Registration and payment dueJanuary 8th

JASPER March 12-14th

Tickets are Selling Fast!
Hurry! Early Bird registration closes January 8th
Enter now and have a chance to win your trip!

For more information and to register for Jasper and Whitefish
 contact Debra at downhill@calgaryskiclub.org
For complete trip details and prices on all our extended trips see our website here
Please note that Guests are limited to two trips only


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Special Joint Nordic/Downhill Bus Day trip!


Join CSC on a special bus trip to Golden, BC
Sunday, January 31st 2010

Enjoy the day skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
or test your Nordic skills in the 15th Annual Huckleberry Loppet!

                       
Kicking Horse Resort
                        ELEVATION Top of Kicking Horse: 2,450 metres (8,033 feet)
                        RUN TYPES: 106 Runs   Beginner - 20%
                                                                 Intermediate - 20%
                                                                 Advanced - 45%
                                                                 Expert - 15%
                        VERTICAL 1,260 metres (4,133 feet)
                        SKIABLE ACREAGE 2,750 acres
                        For more information click on the Kicking Horse Logo!


15th Annual Huckleberry Loppet - Classic Technique
Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Trails

The 15th Annual Huckleberry Loppet is hosted by the Golden Nordic Ski Club at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Trails located adjacent to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC. Spectacular mountain views, scenic trails and hot lunch and prizes for race participants!
Race day registration: 9:00am-10:00am
Start: 11:00am
Distance: 1km, 4km, 8km,11km, or 22km - Classic style for all age groups
Registration for the loppet: online at Zone4
For more information email Sanne Van der Ros or call  250-439-1803

Please note CSC does not handle Loppet registration

Bus departs Rosedale Community Hall at 6:00am
    Cost:  Bus Only- $45
   Bus+ Adult Lift $115
Bus+Youth/Senior Lift $105  
Bus+Child Lift $80   
Bus +Tot(6 and under)Lift $45
 Trail Fee XC skiing at Dawn Mountain -TBA
          Additional fee for Loppet participants      


Please note that trips may be subject to change depending upon snow and travel conditions.
 There will be coffee/tea/hot chocolate/muffins provided for this trip in the morning and snacks/soft drinks/juice boxes and a movie for the return trip.


For CSC Chartered Bus Registration
Deadline for Registration/Payment is January 18th
  Nordic coordinator - Flora G at nordic@calgaryskiclub.org
Downhill coordinator Paul Perrault at paul.perrault@analog.com



IT Report - Resources for Our Members

It's been just over 2 months since the club launched its new website.  Hopefully most if not all of you have had a chance to sit down and explore everything the website has to offer.  One of the main sections of the website is our Resources section, which offers tips and links for downhill skiing, hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

The Resources section is the second-most right menu, just to the left of Contact Us. The first four sections provide checklists on how to appropriately prepare for an activity, where one can ski or snowshoe in Calgary and Southern Alberta/BC, trail conditions, and links to other websites to help improve your technique.  The Road & Weather Reports section provides links to weather and road reports, so you can safely prepare for that drive out to the slopes.  The Useful Links section is a large collection of website links to other ski hills, stores, hotels, etc.  And lastly the Website (IT) section provides monthly updates on the progress of the club's web project, a FAQ, and how to report a problem.

The Resources section is to help spread the collective skiing, hiking and snowshoeing knowledge among all club members.  If you have something you would like to contribute to one of these pages, please contact either the appropriate club director or email it@calgaryskiclub.org with the suggested material you would like to see added to these pages.

Sincerely,

Mark Kudryk, IT Director

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  January Dinner Social

Tired of Turkey leftovers again? Join is as we still continue through the alphabet of restaurants this month with CSC's resident gourmand Lynn Bowers. Coming up in January is an evening at Lions' Den, a Calgary classic! Check the events calendar for date and time to be announced. Email Lynn at hiking@calgaryskiclub.org to reserve your spot at the table today.    
Questions, Comments or concerns? We'd love to hear from you!
Contact CSC at 403 282 4122 or office@calgaryskiclub.org