Tawatinaw Valley - Sat, Mar 10 2012

Tawatinaw Valley (3/10/2012)

The Basics:
Event Type:		X-C Ski
Event Location:		Westlock County, Tawatinaw Valley Alpine & Nordic Centre
Date(s) & Time:		Sat, Mar 10 2012  11:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Sat, Mar 10 2012 8:00:00 AM
Event Duration:		2 - 3 hours + travel time
Difficulty Rating:		D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s):		Colleen R Christine T Donna Rhonda S You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:		$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		16
Minimum Group Size:		4
Number Registered So Far:		10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
Discover The Valley! Tawatinaw Valley is one of the best lowland ski areas in Alberta. Only 1 hour north of Edmonton, near the historic Landing Trail, Tawatinaw Valley spreads over 140 acres and boasts some of the most spectacular views outside the Rocky Mountains. Well-groomed runs featuring gullies, ravines, open hills and gentle slopes provide 20 km of cross-country trails. See website for more information. Rhonda will be taking a slower group if necessary. Novices and slowpokes welcome.
Required Items to Bring: - Money for trail pass - Skis, boots and poles (and wax, if appropriate) - Warm clothing appropriate to the weather - Water - Cash (for food & refreshments at the lodge) Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. - Warm, breathable synthetic clothes - Lunch
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		Head north on Groat Road and follow the signs - staying north for Highway 2 (road will be called St. Albert Trail, Mark Messier Trail, then Hwy 2). Stay on Highway 2 for 64km where you have to turn right onto AB-18E/Alberta 2 to stay on Highway 2. Continue on Highway 2 for another 29km. Turn right at the sign for Tawatinaw at AB661. Watch for a sign on the left with a left-hand turn to Tawatinaw. Turn left there. You will see the ski hill and lodge immediately on your right. Stop in at the lodge to buy your cross-country ski pass. After stopping at the lodge, turn left to return to AB661, then turn left to continue further down that road. WATCH FOR a left-turn onto 240A. There is NO SIGN. Turn left and follow that road for a few kilometers until you see the Upper Lot on your left-hand side.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		192Km
Carpool Departure Time:		9:30 AM
Carpool Location:		Log in for location
Carpool Directions:		Log in for directions
Carpool Cost:		The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $55.68 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Tuesday, April 29, 2025). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.
Notes:
Please read the entire waiver. - 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.
Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:		$5.00/Person
Cost Includes:		Trail pass.
Make a Payment:		Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!