Overnight Ski Trip, Blackfoot Rec Area - Sat, Mar 7 2009

Overnight Ski Trip, Blackfoot Rec Area (3/7/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Waskahegan Staging Area, Blackfoot Rec Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 7 2009 1:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 12:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 28 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

two days, one night

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Catherine L
Donna
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us for an overnight cross-country ski trip at Blackfoot Recreation Area. We will meet Saturday at 1:00 pm at the Waskahegan Staging Area (carpool to be arranged). We will ski 11 km through gently rolling hills to the Lost Lake Shelter, arriving in the early afternoon. We will have a snack, and then have the option of heading out for another ski, or relaxing at the shelter.

We will spend Saturday night in the shelter (or camping outside), and Sunday we will ski out. Return time will depend on whether people want to do an extended route out or go directly - we will likely break into a couple of groups. Skiing directly out would take only 2-3 hours.

The park supplies wood for a fire, as well as potable water. The Lost Lake Shelter is a small building, so it should be cozy, but be prepared for cold.

The park generously provides us with water, firewood and access to the shelter for free, so the only cost is your own food, and the carpool if you participate.
We will arrange food and cooking equipment together to avoid duplication. This will be organized with all registrants after the cutoff date. Please note that in the event of extreme cold weather, this event may be cancelled (or modified to a one-day ski) to ensure the safety of paricipants.

Required Items to Bring:
- Cross-country skis, boots, and poles
- Warm clothing to ski in, and a warm change of clothes for the evening, including toque, long underwear, wool sweater, etc.
- Warm sleeping bag
- Sleeping mattress
- Winter Tent, if you want to sleep outside
- Food
- Lightweight stove and pot
- Eating utensils
- Water for the ski in
- Backpack
- Flashlight or lantern

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Book
- Cards

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Wye Road (Highway 630) east out of Sherwood Park for approximately 40 km until you come to Range Road 210.
It is clearly marked with directions to the Waskahegan staging area.
Follow RR 210 5km north and turn right into the Staging Area.
Drive past the interpretive center to the SE corner of the parking lot.
Look for Waskahegan Staging Area within the Strathcona County Rural mapStrathcona County Rural Map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

12:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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 $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, April 27, 2024). 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:

- 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!