Calgary Ski Club
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Issue: #9 February #1 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
Day Trip Schedule
Nordic Lessons
Nordic Fun Day
Loppet Volunteers
CSC Trip Update
CSC Lift Tickets
Lake Louise Inn Special
Join the CSC party
Dinner Social
Women Ski Days
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Huckelberry Loppet Results
  Congrats to our CSC members that did amazing at yesterdays Huckelberry Loppet in Golden B.C. competing against 160 competitors!

Flora-1st ages 35-49 11k
Cindy- 2nd same
Louise-2nd ages18-34 11k
Ronda-3rd same
Laura-3rd ages 14-17 11k
Mark- 3rd ages 35-49 11k
CSC UPDATE!
 
nancy greene
 Greetings!
Well ski season is in full swing with CSC and everyone is getting out on the slopes and the trails. We're back from a great week long trip to Sun Peaks! What an amazing time to ski with Nancy Greene and her husband! Nancy also joined us for our welcome wine and cheese night to share with us some ski tips. Check out the pictures coming soon to the CSC photo gallery and also our blog on the Calgary Herald. Click on the link on the left to read all about it. We've also had a great Nordic and snowshoe weekend at Engadine lodge with photos already posted on our facebook page.
This month is busy with the Whitefish trip (3 spots left!) and great bus trips all month long as well. Leave the driving to us this month and join us to Castle mountain for our downhill skiers and snowboarders and to Lake Louise for our nordic skiers as well! 

 We're still looking for volunteers as usual to help keep our club running smoothly this season. Our signature nordic race, the Lake Louise Loppet is getting organized this month and we're getting ready to celebrate CSC turning 75 this year! Sign up today to help out for both events.

Our Nordic coaches are busy with their second session of lessons starting this week so if you're wanting to still learn, sign up soon!
If you just want to have fun, join us for our bus trips or for the family Nordic fun day this month.
And don't forget our socials! We're still doing our monthly dinners and stayed tuned for a special upcoming Olympic social to help celebrate the games!

To find out all that's on this month
check the CSC Events Calendar here
CSC Day Trip Schedule

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

lake louise
     Special Downhill/Nordic Lake Louise Bus 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 February 4th

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/ 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!


Downhill/Snowboarding Trip

Destination: Nakiska Ski Resort
Date: Saturday, February 13
Departure Time: 8 am SHARP 
Departure Location: Edworthy Park
Trip Coordinator: Colin Ducker
Contact Information:jcolinducker@hotmail.com
Registration: contact Colin before Thursday February 11th 5:00 p.m
For complete details see the event calendarhere

Special CSC Discounted Lessons are available for this trip
 please contact Colin for more information and to register today!



Castle Mountain  Downhill/Snowboarding Bus Day Trip
Limited Spots available!

Destination: Castle Mountain
Date: Saturday, February 27th
Departure Time: 
   Departs Calgary: Market Mall at 6 am
                               Chinook Mall at 6:30 am
  Departs Castle at 4:30 pm
  Arrives Calgary: Chinook Mall at 7 pm
                             Market Mall at 7:30 pm
Trip Coordinator: TBD
Contact Information: Debra at downhill@calgaryskiclub.org
Registration: Please contact Debra before Monday, February 22nd
Costs:  includes 1 day lift ticket/round trip transportation and GST

Adult $100
Youth/Senior $90
Student (18-25) $95
Child (6-12) $70
Tot (5 and under) $35
Season Pass Holder $40

Please note that this trip is run through Castle Mountain Coach Company
For complete details on this trip see the event calendar here 
 

 
Nordic Day Trip

Destination: Healy Pass Loop
Date:Saturday, February 13th
Departure Time  7:30 am
Departure Location:Edworthy Park
Distance:35 km
Level:This trip is advanced, although low intermediate skiers have completed it.
Registration:Bob Wilson @ 403-228-057 wilson72@telus.net

Special Notes: please bring Avalanche transceiver, portable shovel, probe poles. (This equipment is normally available for rental at the University of Calgary's Outdoor Pursuits. It can be picked up the evening before the trip. Bob Wilson will check to ensure this service is still available, and get prices.)
Touring skis are strongly recommended.  Ski Mountaineering gear is not needed and is not recommended.Climbing skins are strongly recommended for the first part of the trip
Bob Wilson will continually monitor snow stability by checking with Parks Canada.  The trip will not be attempted if the avalanche hazard is higher than "moderate".
NOTE: All persons participating in this tour must have an avalanche transceiver!
For complete details on this trip see the event calendar here


Snowshoe Day Trip

Destination: Penstock Loop
Date: February 14th
Departure Time:
10 am
Departure Location:
Edworthy Park
Distance:
5.5 km
Registration:
Lynn Bowers at hiking@calgaryskiclub.org
For complete details on this trip see the event calendarhere


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

For map to Edworthy Park click here

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. 

  Second Session Nordic Lessons Start February 2nd!

 We're still taking sign ups for our February sessions starting next week! 
Don't miss out on your chance to register now for the following programs

For all information regarding CSC Nordic program and to register
 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                                       Skate Skiing                             Jackrabbits 2
                                                                                                                    ( Skate Skiing)
Feb. 2nd-23rd (4 Weeks)                      Feb. 4th-25th (4 weeks)           Feb. 4th-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                           
family picturer
CSC Nordic Family Fun Day!

Sunday February 14th
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Shaganappi Golf Course 
 
An hour ski and lesson with CSC Coaches!
Hot chocolate and nut-free snacks provided!
                                                           Earn CSC dollars by helping build a Snow Playground

                                          Free for Calgary Ski Club Members and anyone who brings a shovel!
 
                                                                    For more information e-mail xc@calgaryskiclub.org
 
lake louise loppet
Volunteers Needed for Lake Louise Loppet! 

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


              Come help out at CSC's Signature race!
                         Earn CSC rewards Dollars
                We're looking for 40 people to help
          with both skiers and non skiers welcome!


 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!

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

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

jasper
CSC Trip Update

 Jasper March 12th-14th
  Only 10 spots remain! Sign up today!
$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!!
           Open to both Nordic and Downhill skiers and Snowboarders

Whitefish Montana February 19-21st
We still have available accommodation for One Single Female and Two Single Males
Please email ASAP for reserve now!

To register contact Debra at downhill@calgaryskiclub.org today!

CSC Lift Ticket Deals
 Heading to the slopes?
Don't forget to pick up your discounted tickets early!
Beat the line ups with CSC today!


                      Lake Louise Day Tickets             Sunshine Day Tickets
                             Adult $62.95                                    Adult $66.50
                      Senior/Youth $47.20
                           Child $20.95
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
lake louise inn
Lake Louise Inn Special

Special accomodation package for CSC members!
Downhill and Nordic Skiers Welcome

Room for 2 per night
$20 voucher for Wilsons 
February till end of season $169.00 per night
Contact the Lake Louise Inn at  www.lakelouiseinn.com to book today!
                 or click the logo on the right for a direct link!                                   
black diamond
Want to Join in the Party?
  

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

 

mirchi restaurant
CSC Dinner Social
We're finally at the letter M for our dinner socials going on all winter long!

Join us later this month at Mirchi's at 101-825-12 Ave. SW
 for some unique Pakistani food

 with our hiking/snowshoe director Lynn Bowers.
For more information and to book your spot at the table
 contact him at hiking@calgaryskiclub.org
For more info on Mirchi's, click on the logo above!
women skiers
Nakiska Ladies Only Ski and Board Days
 February 18th , March 4th, March 18th and April 1st

Join our sponsor Ski Cellar for an exclusive day on the hill at Nakiska Ski resort where you'll be pampered with transportation to Nakiska, a lift pass, lunch, guest speakers and 1.5 hours of instruction tailored to women!

Skiers and Snowboarders Welcome!

Bus departs from Ski Cellar Bowness location (across from COP)
8 :30 am with free parking! Bus returns by 5:00 pm
Costs $109 plus GST includes bus, lift pass, lesson and lunch!
For more information and to book call 403 232 8477
or go online at  wintersports@skinakiska.com


Questions, Comments or Concerns? We'd love to hear from you!
  Contact Calgary Ski Club at 403 282 4122 or office@calgaryskiclub.org