Shirley Lake Trail, Elk Island National Park - Mon, Feb 16 2009

Shirley Lake Trail, Elk Island National Park (2/16/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

X-C Ski

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Feb 16 2009 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 15 2009 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 Hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will spend Family Day by skiing the Shirley Lake Trail at Elk Island National Park, with a stop along the way for lunch. The trail is approximately 13 km long, and is fairly flat with only a few small hills. Check out the Elk Island National Park website for more information.

If you don't have skis, one option for renting them is Mountain Equipment Co-op. For more info, see their website. Totem Outfitters also rents out cross-country skis.

Required Items to Bring:
National Parks Pass (if you have one) or park entrance fee ($7.80)
Warm clothing appropriate to the weather
Lunch and snacks
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Thermos with a hot drink

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Elk Island National Park is located approximately 40 minutes from Edmonton, via Highway 16 East (Yellowhead). To reach the trailhead, follow the Elk Island Parkway to Tawayik Lake Road, turn right and follow the road 1 km to the parking lot.

Notes:

- I'm not setting up a formal carpool for this event, but will help members set up carpool arrangements if needed. If you need a ride, or would like to share rides to Elk Island Park, please let me know by Friday Feb. 13th.

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!