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Cross Country Skiing for Beginners! (...and others) (1/15/2006)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Ski

Event Location:

Hardwood Hills, Barrie On

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 15 2006 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jan 10 2006 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

all day (facility closes at 5pm)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Stephanie A
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Member Cost:

$17.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

X-C skiing is an incredible workout - or so I have been told. I have only tried nordic skiing once or twice many years ago and when the following year I was offered a chance to go downhill - that's what I preferred. But high prices, long lift lines and a broken wrist later, I think I'd like to revisit the challenge of an long trail full body workout. Forget the low impact machines at the gym - this is the real thing!

Hardwood Hills is a top nordic skiing facility and offers 30Km of groomed trails. I have used their mountain bike trails and I can attest to the great care and maintenance of their trails. They also provide excellent and up to date equipment for rentals. They have an excellent beginners package - for 39.99 it will include a full day pass, rental of skis, boots and poles and a one hour introductory lesson in classic style x-c skiing. If you want to try the new skate ski technique, it's an additional $10. There is a catch though - the lesson is not until 2pm in the afternoon. But, If we can get a group of at least 5 (and nomore than 8, or we'll split into two groups) we can get a lesson at our own time for a cost of $85, or $17 each (less with more people). That would not include trail pass or rentals, but we can work out those costs later.

Of course, this is not just for beginners, everyone is welcome to join us and lessons are not mandatory!

If you are planning to take a lesson please let me know in the notes. I will go ahead and arrange a prepaid lesson - however you will be obliged to pay first before the lesson can be booked

Required Items to Bring:
appropriate winter clothing (hat, gloves, windproof/waterproof jacket & pants - no jeans)
lunch, or $ for lunch (snack bar on premises)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
ski equipment, if you have it.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

- 400 North to Barrie
- take the 400 extension north of Barrie
- take the first exit off the 400 extension onto Forbes Rd (exit #111)
- turn left at stop sign - follow Forbes Rd. NE for 10 km
Hardwood Hills will be on the left hand side of the road

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.86 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 3, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$17.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$17.00/Person

Cost Includes:

the cost is TBD - depending on number participating in group lessons. It will not include rentals or trial pass. If less than 5 people are interested in a lesson, all payment will be made at the facility.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. 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!