Calgary Ski Club
Issue: #10                     
February #2 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
CSC Day Trips
CSC Trip Update
Learn to Tour Classes
Volunteers Needed
Loppet Accommodation
Olympic Social
Dinner Social
CSC Lift Ticket Deals
Ladies Ski Days
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snowshoe Greetings!

This is one of our busiest weekends for day trips so if you're looking at getting out snowboarding, skiing or snowshoeing this weekend, CSC has plenty to do. Make sure to register by this evening for most day trips. Coming up is a special Castle Mountain bus trip later this month so register early. Our buses fill up quick!

We have a special Nordic Learn to Tour class starting later this month so you can really learn how to enjoy all the Parks have to offer. Sign up early!

Our signature nordic race, the Lake Louise Loppet will be off and running early next month and we're taking registration for it now.
Find out all the details below. For those staying the entire weekend, we have special accommodation deals available for you.  Check them out below and call!  We're also STILL looking for 15 volunteers to help make this race happen so if you can, please help out CSC today!

Can't make it outside? We have TWO socials this month to meet and mingle with CSC'rs. This months dining social is for Pakistani food at Mirchi's, so come out and try something different. And later this month is our special Olympics theme social at Jameson's in Brentwood. Come out, try our Wii winter olympics and cheer on Canada. Watch for our special Social bulletin sent out later this week.  Go Canada Go!  

Want to see what we've been up to this winter? Check out our updated Photo Gallery on our website using the link on the left. And don't forget to give a read to our popular CSC Blog with the Calgary Herald. Read all about great ski tips and trips!  
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CSC Day Trips Schedule

Lots to do this weekend!
See our complete Event Calendar here
Take your pick of Downhill/Snowboarding
Two Nordic Trips or Snowshoeing!
Get out today!


Please note all trips subject to change depending upon snow/trail/road conditions

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

For complete details see the event calendar here

Nordic Day Trips

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.
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


Destination: Elk Pass/ Blueberry Hil/ Tyrwhitt / Hydroline, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Kananaskis
Date:Saturday, February 13th
Departure Location: Edworthy Park
Departure Time: 9:30 AM
Driving Distance: 270Km (approximately)
Distance: Approximately 19 - 28 km depending on the group and conditions (trail and weather).
Level:Intermediate
Registration: contact Abraham at cscabraham@telus.net or 403-234-8484 before Friday February 12 at 9 PM
For complete details on this trip see the event calendar here

Snowshoe Day Trip

Destination: Penstock Loop
Date: SundayFebruary 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 calendar here


Upcoming Special 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 Coordinators:  Craig Tillison(Chinook Location) & Brian Edgar( Market Mall Location)
Registration: Please register before Monday, February 22nd
Chinook Registration: ctillison@shaw.ca
Market Mall Registration:bjedgar@shaw.ca
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

Upcoming Nordic Day Trip

Destination:Deception Pass
Date: Saturday, February 27
Depature Time: 7:30 am
Departure Location: Edworthy Park
Distance: 22 km
Level: This will be for intermediate to advanced skiers.
Registration: Bob Wilson @ 403-228-057  wilson72@telus.net

Important Day Trip Information

Please meet at Departure area 15 minutes prior to departure.
For complete information on Day Trips information and policies and for map to Edworthy Park
                                                            please click here

Guests are welcome!
 Guests must sign the club waiver and bring it to the meeting point, and guests are requested to                  observe the club's guest policy. Please clickhere for a waiver and guest policy


jasper
CSC Trip Update

 Jasper March 12th-14th
This trip closes this weekend!
  Only a few spots remain! Sign up today!
$330 Members/$360 Guests
Deposit $100
                 Hurry! Final Sale Date Tuesday February 16th!

                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
To Register contact Debra at downhill@calgaryskiclub.org

Congratulations to Lynda Dowd, Winner of the Jasper trip!

nordic tourNordic Learn to Tour!

CSC  is offering Two Learn to Tour classes!

This program is targeted at beginner to intermediate Cross-Country skiers to teach them the basics of touring classic cross-country skiing
 Basic application of grip wax will also be covered.


Session dates: Sunday,  February 21 and Sunday, February 28 (2 days)
Time: 9 am - 4 pm including travel time 
Cost: $20 for members or $40 for non-members
Location: Pocaterra Ski Trails at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Meeting Place: COP (Canada Olympic Drive) parking area on the outer road across from the blue warming/waxing huts at the start of the cross-country ski trails. Carpooling can be arranged at this meeting spot.

For more information contact CSC Nordic at xc@calgaryskiclub.org
See complete details and a registration form here

 
loppet
Join CSC in our Signature Nordic Race

Join us Sunday March 7th
for the 38th annual
Lake Louise Loppet!

Put those L2L classes to use
 and dig out your wooden skis and historic costumes



Challenge yourself in Western Canada's
oldest organized loppet
 Ski a part of history in a ski race the way it was
on the narrower intimate trails of Lake Louise

This is a Classic Technique event 10 km & 20 km
plus Open Wooden Ski and Historic Costumes events
 
Join the mass start of over 250 racers on the lake
       Enjoy a post-race awards reception     
      Win medals, participation ribbons, and draw prizes!  
                       Enjoy the challenging and beautiful lake and trails!                  

 
Loppet Details
   Age Categories
Ages 4 to 80 plus!
Distances
 Jackrabbits- 1 km and 2 km 
          Adults- 10 km and 20 km
Race begins
11:00 a.m. Adults
11:05 Jackrabbits

  Guests Welcome
                                    Guests must sign the club waiver and to observe the club's guest policy
For CSC Guest policy and waiver click here
 
Loppet Registration

Early bird registration before March 2nd
On Site Registration  9:00 - 10:15 AM
Click here
for a registration form and complete details
                                                                     or Contact
                                                 Alasdair Fergusson Chief of Race
                                               403-289-0386  loppet@calgaryskiclub.org                                                 

          
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Loppet Volunteers Still Needed!

                We're still looking for 15 more volunteers for the Loppet!

Earn CSC$$$
    Help make the Loppet  a success
Leave a legacy of improved trails for all skiers
Your volunteer contributions are greatly valued
                           You don't have to be a cross-country skier
                                     We have jobs for everyone!

                  Volunteers needed for registration, timing course control and refreshments

 Win Volunteer prizes such as skis,ski bags, books, Mountain lodge accommodations
  T-shirts, toques and socks!

To Volunteer
 Please contact Helen Isaac at
helen.isaac@ucalgary.ca

Special Lake Louise Loppet Accommodations Deals!

Deer Lodge
Lodge rooms starting from $132.00*
(Includes breakfast)
* Plus taxes and gratuities
 Per night based on double occupancy
Quote 'Lake Louise Loppet' when making your booking
Valid for March 1-9, 2010
Reservation must be made by February 28, 2010.
          to book call 1-800-661-1595

Lake Louise Inn
Inn rooms at $169.00*
For 2 persons, based on double occupancy
*Plus taxes and gratuities
Includes $20 discount at Wilson Mountain Sports
to book call 1-800-661-9237

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Rates start from CDN $159*
*Plus taxes and gratuities and based on availability
Luxury overnight accommodation & Complimentary self parking  
Valid from March 5-8, 2010
To book please call 1-403-522-3511  
 and quote reference code 2U8LOP
Note Proof of Loppet participation must be provided at check in

olympic
Olympic Social

Jameson's Pub
#17 - 3802 Brentwood Road NW
Sunday February 28th
 12:00 noon start

Come watch the Olympics with CSC!
Wear your Olympic gear and Win!
Compete in our Wii Olympics and Win!
Food and Drink Specials!
Watch for your Olympic Special Social Bulletin this week
for all the details
Go Canada Go!

mirchi restauant 


CSC Dinner Social


    Join us at Mirchi's Restaurant
   101-825-12 Ave. SW
    Tuesday February 23rd
                                                     6:00-8:00 p.m.

     For unique Pakistani food featuring kebabs, curry, and maybe a marinated goat chop!
   The food will be plentiful, the spices rich & the nan fresh!  Please note, space is limited!
 
      To reserve your spot at the table
       Contact Lynn Bowers at hiking@calgaryskiclub.org  or 403-668-9469.
                   Reservations accepted until noon Monday 22nd

         For more info on Mirchi's click their logo! 

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!
Good for All Season long!

                             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

woman 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 return bus transportation,
 lift pass, lunch, guest speakers and 1.5 hours of instruction tailored to women!

Skiers and Snowboarders Welcome!
us 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

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