Calgary Ski Club
Issue: #8 January #2 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
Nordic Lessons
January Day Trips
Loppet Volunteers
CSC Black Diamond
Trips Update
CSC Store
Nordic Deal
Lift Ticket special
Dinner Social
Olympic social
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Greetings!

We're already halfway through January and there's a lot going on with CSC!  Our first Extended Trip of the season to Sun Peaks leaves this week and happy skiing to those that are leaving. There are still 4 spots available for the Whitefish Montana trip in February and the deadline for signing up for Jasper is coming soon!  A weekend getaway is a great time to meet a lot of us CSC'ers! Don't forget that  all extended trips are open to downhill and nordic skiers and snowboarders too! 

If you missed your chance to start nordic lessons this month we're already accepting sign ups for the February sessions so don't delay to learn Nordic skiing!  We also have two great day trips to the Huckelberry Loppet and Lake Louise to get you out on the trails.   

This is your last chance to sign up for a great downhill/snowboard day trip to Kicking Horse resort on January 31st.  This bus is filling fast! Leave the driving to us for another day trip to Lake Louise, this time by bus. See all the details below!

This month we're looking for volunteers for two HUGE events for CSC.  Our signature Nordic race, the Lake Louise Loppet is  getting organized and we need you to help us out! We're also looking for "party people" to help us plan CSC's Black Diamond 75th Anniversary celebration coming this spring. Sign up today to help out CSC and join in the fun!  

Lots to do this month and still lots more in store with CSC so check back to our Event Calendar often here to see up to date schedules for what's going on each month.  Hope to see you on the slopes and trails!


nordic lessons
  Nordic Lessons Update

Our January lessons are up and running
 and already some are sold out!
Don't miss out on your chance to register early
for the February sessions!

For all information regarding CSC Nordic program
 contact our Nordic Directors at xc@calgaryskiclub.org
Don't forget to add your name to the special Nordic newsletter
 to get the tips and updates!


Adult Lessons                                         Youth Lessons                    Children's Lessons
Learn To Classic  and                                 Skate Skiing                             Jackrabbits 2

Learn to Skate Ski                                                                                        Skate Skiing
Feb. 2-23rd (4 Weeks)                           Feb. 4-25th (4 weeks)              Feb. 4-25th (4 Weeks)
Tuesdays  7-8:30 p.m.                       Thursdays  6:30-7:30 p.m          Tuesdays   6-7:00 p.m 
Costs $80                                                       Costs $30                               Costs $50
                               

January Day Trips Schedule


Special Nordic/ Downhill/Snowboarding Day Trip
Limited Last minute Spots available!!
Destination: Kicking Horse/Huckleberry Loppet,Golden B.C.
Date: Sunday, January 31
Departure Time: 6
am *** SHARP ***  must be at Rosedale by 5:30 am to register and load
Departure Location: Rosedale Community Hall see map here
Return Time: Bus will depart Kicking Horse at 3 or 3:30pm depending on road conditions.
Trip Coordinators:  Downhill/Snowboarding Paul Perrault paul.perrault@analog.com
                                 Nordic- Flora Geisbrecht  xc@calgaryskiclub.org

Registration: please register before January 18th
Note: there will be no show ups accepted
all registrants after the 18th are subject to a $15 late fee 
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.
Cost:
Bus Only- $45
Bus+ Adult Lift $115
Bus+Youth/Senior Lift $105
Bus+Child Lift $80
Bus +Tot(6 and under)Lift $45
Note:For XC skiing also is trail and loppet fee extra. CSC does NOT handle Loppet registration, see www.zone4.ca for more information on the Huckelberry Loppet.

Please make payments payable to the "Calgary Ski Club"
 and sent to the CSC office at 901 11 Ave N.W. T2M 0C2    

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!
Please note no alcohol allowed on the bus
 Ski, Sit back and leave the driving to us!
 



 Special Lake Louise Nordic / Downhill / Snowboarding Trip
 
Destination: Lake Louise
Date: Saturday, February 6
Departure Time: 7:30 am departs Lake Louise 4:30 pm
Departure Location: Rosedale Community Hall see map link here
Trip Coordinator: Steven Holmes
Contact Information: striderdeeps@yahoo.ca
Registration: please contact Steven before JANUARY 26th
 Note, no show ups will be accepted and after January 26th all registrants are charged a $15 late fee
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.

Cost:
Bus Only- $40
Bus+ Adult Lift $100
Bus+Youth/Senior Lift
$85Bus+Child Lift $60

 For Nordic Skiers drop off and pick up at the Chateau Lake Louise  
Get to your Learn to Loppet Class the easy way with CSC
Or check out the Tramline, Fairview and Telemark Trails on your own!

Special for CSC Members only!  Downhill Lessons with Lake Louise Ski School!
Level 2 and 3 Group lesson
CSC Price Half Day $45/ Full day $65 (regular price $90/$130 )
Level 4 and 5 Group Lesson
 CSC Price Half Day $60/ Full Day $75 (regular price $120/$150)
Please note Downhill lessons discount prices with proof of current CSC membership card
Pre-Booking required! Contact LL Ski School at 403 522-1333 or skischool@skilouise.com

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!
Please note no alcohol allowed on the bus
 Ski, Sit back and leave the driving to us!
 



Snowshoe Day Trip
Destination: Marl Lake from Elkwood
Date: Sunday January 31st
Departure Time: 10 am please be at the departure location 15 minutes prior
Departure Location: Edworthy Park see map link here
Difficulty: Easy
Registration: before Friday Jan 29th
Trip Coordinator  Contact Lynn at hiking@calgaryskiclub.org
Guests: Guests must sign the club waiver, and are requested to observe the club's guest policy.
 



lake louise loppet
Lake Louise Loppet Volunteers Required!

Come help out at CSC's Signature race!
Earn CSC rewards Dollars

The 38th Annual Lake Louise Loppet,
 western Canada's oldest citizens' cross-country ski race
                       Sunday March 7th at Lake Louise


We're looking for 40 people to help
   both skiers and non skiers welcome!

Volunteers Schedule
 Saturday set-up starting 10 am 
Sunday Final set-up starting 8 am
 Race assistance starting at 11 am
Tear-down & loading starting 2:30 pm
 
 Special reserved accommodation rates
 available for Volunteers at Deer Lodge

Standard room
  buffet breakfast
 tips and all taxes for $85 per person.
(based on shared accommodation)
 Plus a Special Saturday night thank you dinner for volunteers
please note accommodation must be registered by February 1st!

To register to Volunteer and request accommodation
contact Helen Issac at helen.isaac@ucalgary.ca

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CSC Black Diamond Anniversary

CSC is having a party!
Help us celebrate our 75th Year!
We're looking for past and present members
 to help us organize our
"Black Diamond" Anniversary
 To sign up for to help with this special event
                         contact pr@calgaryskiclub.org
  

CSC Extended Trip Update

Sun Peaks January 19-25th
Departs on Tuesday! Bon Voyage and Happy Skiing!

Whitefish Montana February 19-21st
Only 4 spots available!!

  Please note for this trip MUST have proper I.D for U.S Border
   For Information contact Steven at striderdeeps@yahoo.ca

 Jasper March 12th-14th

2/3rds Sold Out!!

$330 Members/$360 Guests
Deposit $100
Final Sale Date/Payment Due Feb 12th 

Prices include
Roundtrip Calgary/ Jasper on Luxury Motorcoach
Two Complimentary Bus Drink Tickets
 Two Nights Accomodation at  The Best Western Jasper Inn
CSC Welcome Wine and Cheese
Park Fees 
Optional Maligne Canyon Ice Walk!!



Nordic Skiing at Jasper
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Over 300 kilometres of trails make Jasper one of the largest cross-country ski areas in Canada.  Whether you enjoy short loops with gentle slopes and spectacular sights, or longer, more challenging routes, Jasper National Park is full of breath-taking cross-country adventures.  From Maligne Lake, with its incomprable wildlife viewing, to Pyramid Bench's groomed trails. For more information on Nordic Skiing at Jasper click on the photo!


marmot basin  Marmot Basin Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding

With 86 marked trails, the terrain is nicely varied; from long, gentle, winding novice runs to steep, high alpine bowls and chutes and glade skiing through verdant pine forests. The ski and snowboard runs are split evenly between easy, intermediate and advanced, making this an ideal destination for the whole family and all abilities.
Click on the trail map for more information on Marmot Basin!


                                                                    maligne canyonMaligne Canyon Ice Walk

One of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies, sheers limestone walls plunge to depths of over 50 metres(165 ft.).  An interpretive trail winds its way from the picnic area across six bridges where you can catch the spray from the thundering Maligne River, or peer into the mossy depths. Nearby, between the Fifth and Sixth bridges, are the Rock Gardens and the Boulder Gardens, Jasper's foremost climbing areas. In the winter, try your hand at a guided Canyon Tour across the floor of the frozen canyon.  This is a sight you'll not want to miss!



To register contact our Downhill Director
             Debra at downhill@calgaryskiclub.org 
See the Events Calendar here to download an application form and for more information

 Our CSC store is Open for Business!

Check us out on the website here and get your CSC gear today!
csc store
lake louise inn
Nordic Special at Lake Louise Inn
Special  XC package for CSC members!
Room for 2 per night
$20 voucher for Wilsons for Nordic rentals or waxing
January till end of season $149.00 per night
February till end of season $169.00 per night
Contact the Lake Louise Inn at
www.lakelouiseinn.com to book today!
skiers
Beat the Lift Ticket Line ups!
CSC has Lake Louise and Sunshine
 individual day lift tickets available all season long!

Lake Louise Tickets
Adult $62.95 
Senior/Youth $47.20
Child $20.95

Sunshine Tickets
                                Adult ticket $66.50

                              All prices include taxes
                                Cash or cheque only
 To purchase and pick up please contact the CSC office at
           403 282 4122 or email office@calgaryskiclub.org

January Dinner Social
Still recovering after the holidays? Leave the cooking for someone else and join our CSC dinner socials every month! We're still making our way through the alphabet of the "Cheap Eats under $25" by John Gilchrist.         
 This month join us at
The Lions' Den on Thursday January 21st at 6 :00 p.m.
234 17 Avenue Southeast
(403) 265-8482

Contact our hiking/snowshoeing Director Lynn Bowers at hiking@calgaryskiclub.org
 to make your reservation today  

Special Olympic Social!
Keep an eye out for next months CSC Update! and our Event Calendar
 as we celebrate the Olympic spirit with a special Social! More details to come soon!
Questions, Comments or Concerns, We'd love to hear from you!
Contact CSC at 403 282 4122 or at office@calgaryskiclub.org