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The Charleswood Ski Club

2017-2018 Ski Season Event Summary

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  • DAY
  • DAY BUS
    • Falcon Lake Bus (Spruce Woods Bus)
      Saturday, January 13, 2018
    • Kenora Bus
      Saturday, February 03, 2018
  • WEEKEND
    • Riding Mountain National Park
      Friday, January 26, 2018
      - Sunday, January 28, 2018
    • Duck Mountain Provincial Park Weekend
      Friday, February 16, 2018
      - Monday, February 19, 2018
    • Stokely Creek Week
      Saturday, February 24, 2018
      - Saturday, March 3, 2018
    • Canmore Week
      Saturday, March 3, 2018
      - Saturday, March 10, 2018
    • Policies for weekend and longer trips
  • SOCIAL
    • General Meeting & Potluck
      Saturday, November 18, 2017
    • Wine and Cheese
      Saturday, December 2, 2017
    • Birds Hill Try-Us-Out Day
      Sunday, December 10, 2017
    • Hill, Skill and Food Fill
      Sunday, January 7, 2018
    • Pool Night
      Saturday, March 17, 2018
    • Annual General Meeting
      Thursday, April 26, 2018
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Club Philosophy

The Charleswood Ski Club encourages people of all ages to appreciate outdoor activities throughout the year. Recreational skiers of all abilities are welcome, and individual memberships are available to all. The Club has province wide members.

General information

  • To participate in these events you must be a Charleswood Ski Club member in good standing.
  • Members may bring guests to all social events (except Hill, Skill and Food Fill) and one day trip.
  • Trips may be cancelled if insufficient registrations are received by the registration deadline.
  • All events are NON smoking.

Day Ski Trips

  Every Weekend of the Ski Season  ^ ^ ^
  • Day trips are offered every weekend of the ski season. These will be advertised in our Winter Schedule which will be available to club members in November.
  • Members must register for all day trips by contacting the trip leader. The leader will then tell you about the details of the trip: when and where the meeting place is, when we expect to arrive and leave the venue, etc. The meeting time and place is usually mid-late-morning at a location inside the perimeter where there's easy parking and toilet facilities indoors (where carpooling is discussed).

 

Day Bus Ski Trips

  Falcon Lake Bus changeSpruce Woods Bus  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: Saturday, January 13, 2018.
  • Time: 8:30 am departure. Bus departs ski area at 4:00pm.
  • Cost: $28.00
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, available on-line.
  • Meeting Location: Southdale.
  • Ski Location: Falcon Lake Provincial Park ski area is located 150km East of Winnipeg.
  • Trip Rating: 2 - 4.
  • Trail Fee: no trail fee, in Provincial Park.
  • Trail Map: Falcon Ski Trails.
  • Trip Leader: Kris P.

 

   Kenora Bus  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018.
  • Time: 8:00 am departure. Bus departs ski area at 4:00pm.
  • Cost: $28
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, available on-line.
  • Meeting Location: Southdale.
  • Ski Location: 200km east of Winnipeg via Highway #1 in Kenora, Ontario.
  • Trip Rating: 2 - 4.
  • Trail Fee: $8 more info and rentals
  • Trail Map: Kenora Mount Evergreen map.
  • Trip Leader: Marilyn H.

 

Weekend (and longer) Trips

Policies for weekend and longer trips

  1. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Deposits are required when booking.
  2. Cancellations, in writing, may be requested up to the registration deadline. Unless otherwise noted, the full deposit, less a $10 administration fee, will be refunded.
  3. Members may be responsible for full costs after the registration deadline.
  4. If a trip is fully booked, members may place their name on a waiting list. The trip leader will contact you if a spot becomes available.
  5. Full payment must be received by the payment deadline.
  6. Trips are open to Charleswood Ski Club members only.
  7. Unless otherwise noted, late registrations may be accepted after the deadline provided space is available and full payment is made.
  Riding Mountain National Park Weekend  ^ ^ ^
  • Dates: Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28, 2018 (2 nights).
  • Accommodation: two properties in the heart of the Wasagaming townsite
     The Lake House www.staylakehouse.ca
       . . . . . Studio Rooms (2 queen beds and Kitchenette)
       . . . . . 1 Bedroom Suites (1 queen bed, sitting area with a sofa and kitchenette)
     Arrowhead Family Resort www.stayarrowhead.ca
       . . . . . Studio with 2 double beds and a mini fridge
       . . . . . Studio with 1 queen bed with a mini fridge
    Both properties offer continental breakfast served at The Lake House.
  • Cost: $285 per person, based on double occupancy, including bus transportation.
  • Trip Deposit: $100 (non-refundable).
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, available on-line.
  • Registration Deadline: December 01, 2017.
  • Payment Deadline: December 21, 2017.
  • Transportation: Beaver Bus Lines 40 Passenger Specialty Coach. If registration numbers are below 30, the group will car pool.
  • Ski Location: Riding Mountain National Park off PTH 10.
  • Trip Description: Ski over 105 km of Riding Mountain National Park groomed trails along creeks and rolling topography. National Park Pass is required for vehicles. Food is on your own. The Lakehouse does have a grill for Burgers and fries(simple orders) and the Elkhorn Lodge is available. You should plan to bring all food. The trip leader will collect a donation for Friends of RMNP who groom the ski trails.
  • Trip Rating: 2 - 4.
  • Trip Leader: Brigitta V.
  • Trail Map: Riding Mountain Winter information. Also check out Friends of Riding Mountain.

 

  Duck Mountain Provincial Park Weekend  ^ ^ ^
  • Dates: Friday, February 16 to Monday February 19, 2018 (3 nights)
  • Accommodation: Madge Lake Golf Course Cabins across the road from ski trails. Two bedroom cabins (1 Queen, 1 Double and 1 Futon Double in living area) and fully equipped kitchen located in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. See Facebook page.
  • Cost: $135 $285 per person quad occupancy, $265 double occupancy including bus transportation. Trail fees will be collected separately.
  • Trip Deposit: $80 (non-refundable)
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, available on-line.
  • Registration Deadline: January 1017, 2018.
  • Payment Deadline: January 31, 2018.
  • Transportation: Your own transportation. Car pooling is encouraged.
  • Trip Description: Great skiing in Saskatchewan's Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Food is on your own. All food should be brought in.
  • Trip Rating: 2 - 4.
  • Trip Leaders: Brigitta V.
  • Trail Map: Kamsack Ski Club. .

 

  Stokely Creek Week Long  ^ ^ ^
  • Dates: Saturday, February 24, to Sunday, March 4, 2018 (7 days of skiing)
  • Accommodation: Stokely Creek Lodge, Located in the Algoma Highlands, embracing King Mountain. Stokely Creek Lodge is an all-inclusive resort; when you pay for your room, your meals and trail pass are included.
  • Cost: $1364 to $1666 per person
    . . . . . Cost includes bus transportation, lodge room for 7 nights and meals.
  • Trip Deposit: $400 (non-refundable).
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, payments by cheque payable to Charleswood Ski Club.
  • Registration Deadline: October 23, 2017.
  • Payment Deadline: January 15, 2018.
  • Transportation: Specialty 40 passenger motor coach, mini-galley equipped with fridge and microwave oven. Two rear reversible card tables. DVD/TV monitors, extra leg-room and 110 V power outlets. WiFi system.
  • Trip Description: X-country, as well as snowshoeing in the beautiful Algoma Highlands, with plenty of social activities.
  • Trip Rating: 2 - 4.
  • Trip Leader: Yves B. and Laura-Lee D.
  • Trail Maps: Stokely Creek trail maps

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  Canmore Week Long  ^ ^ ^
  • Dates: Saturday, March 3, to Saturday, March 10, 2018 (7 nights)
  • Accommodation: Ramada Inn & Suites, situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Canmore, offering free deluxe continental breakfast, exercise room, hot tub and pool with a 3-story waterslide. Two room types are offered: 1 king bed with kitchenette (limited #'s) or 2 queen beds. All rooms have a fridge, microwave and coffee maker.
  • Cost: $383 per person, double occupancy
    . . . . . $701 single occupancy
    . . . . . Cost includes room for 7 nights, breakfast each morning and a welcome Pizza Night.
  • Trip Deposit: $60 (non-refundable).
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, available on-line.
  • Registration Deadline: January 20, 2018.
  • Payment Deadline: January 27, 2018.
  • Transportation: your responsibility. A vehicle is required to reach all ski locations. If you do not have a vehicle, you will need to make travel arrangements to reach the ski areas, preferably with people who ski at your level. Expect to pay your share of the travel costs if you carpool.
  • Trip Description: X-country and downhill skiing, as well as snowshoeing in the beautiful Canadian Rockies, with plenty of social activities.
  • Trip Rating: 2 - 4.
  • Trip Leader: Nancy K.
  • Trail Maps: Canmore Nordic Center | Kananaskis Country | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Banff National Park | Yoho National Park

 

Social Events

  Potluck and General Meeting  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017.
  • Time: 6:30 pm drinks, 7:00pm dinner.
  • Cost: $10 per person, cash bar.
  • Location: St. James Legion, 1755 Portage Avenue.
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, available on-line.
  • Notes: Members may purchase guests tickets to this event.
    Please also bring food for potluck - your choice.
    Please bring your own plates utensils if you have some - disposables are at the legion but we are trying to reduce garbage.

 

  Wine and Cheese  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017.
  • Time: 7:00 pm.
  • Cost: $12 per person & please bring your favourite beverage.
  • Registration: Pre-registration required, available on-line.
  • Registration Deadline: November 27, 2017.
  • Location: Garden City.

 

  Birds Hill Try-Us-Out Day  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: Sunday, December 10, 2017.
  • Time: noon.
  • Cost: No charge, bring a friend, open to the public.
  • Registration: no pre-registration
  • Description: Birds Hill Provincial Park at Riding Stable. Skiing (or hiking if no snow). POKER DERBY, PRIZES & REFRESHMENTS!

 

  Hill, Skill and Food Fill  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: Sunday, January 7, 2018.
  • Time: 12:15pm registration ski lessons 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
  • Cost: No charge, bring a snack dish for sharing.
  • Registration: No pre-registration required.
  • Ski Location: Windsor Park Nordic Centre, 10 Des Meurons.

 

  Pool Night  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018.
  • Time: 7:00pm.
  • Cost: $15 per person. Covers pool table rental and snack food.
  • Registration: Pre-registration required (Available on-line starting in February, 2018).
  • Location: Triple B's, 121 Scurfield Blvd.

 

  Annual General Meeting  ^ ^ ^
  • Date: April 26, 2018.
  • Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
  • Cost: Included with membership.
  • Location: CCSAM, Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Ave, Lower Level Conference Centre Rooms A, B & C
  • Menu: Complimentary refreshments will be served.

 


updated 2018.02.25