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.
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 1 day trip.
Trips may be cancelled if insufficient registrations are received by the registration deadline.
All events are NON smoking. No dogs allowed.
Policies for Multi-Day Trips (Weekend, Week Long, Multi-day)
Once a group reservation for accommodation has been negotiated by the Club, members are responsible for contacting the hotel to book and pay for their accommodation. The registration deadline and refund policy are determined by the hotel.
Bus and Weekend Trips are open to Charleswood Ski Club members only.
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.
Members must register with the trip leader through Meetup or, if they prefer, directly with the Trip Leader.
Dates: Saturday, March 2 to Saturday, March 9, 2024 (7 nights)
Trails: Excellent variety of groomed trails in provincial and federal parks as well as the Nordic Centre in Canmore.
Accommodation:Canmore Inn & Suites,
Members book their own rooms directly with the hotel and must provide the booking reservation code (SEE MEETUP). Members are also free to book their own accommodation in local
B and Bs or condos.
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2024, 30 days prior to the arrival date.
Anyone who wishes to book after that date will be subject to availability. All members are required to notify the trip coordinator if they
are going on the trip by email or register on Meetup. Members who are not staying at the hotel are required to advise the trip coordinator where they are staying and how they can be contacted
during the trip.
Cancellation: No penalty for cancellation.
Transportation: Skiers’ responsibility. A vehicle is required to reach the majority of the ski
trails.
Trip Description: X-country and downhill skiing, as well as snowshoeing in the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
Registration: Pre-registration and payment is required. See Registration page.
Notes: Members may purchase guest tickets to this event.
Members are asked to please bring a dish for the Potluck.
Date: Saturday, December 9th, 2023
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost: $12 per person
Location: Kilter Brewing Co. 450 Rue Deschambault
Registration: Pre-registration and payment is required. See Registration page.
Notes: Members may purchase guest tickets to this event.
Date: Friday March 29th, 2024
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost: $20 per person
Location: Flea Whiskeys Billiards and Café & Bar 601 Erin (at Portage)
Registration: Pre-registration and payment is required in Zone4. See Registration page.
Notes: Members may purchase guest tickets to this event.
Spring Annual General Meeting - TBA
Try-Us-Out and Ski Lessons
Try Us Out: Come out and join us for a ski event. This is a great opportunity for potential new members to come out and ski with the club and find out what we are all about. See the Contact page for our email address to arrange to try us out!
Hill and Skill is a group ski lesson provided by CANSI certified instructors at Windsor Park Nordic Centre. The lesson is free and included as part of your membership. Pre-Register for your lesson in Meetup or in person the day of.
Everyone is asked to bring a dessert or snack to share after the lesson.
Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
In Person registration: 12:30 - 12:50
Lesson: 1:00 - 2:15
Socializing and Snacks: 2:15 - 3:30
Cost: No charge. Day pass is also included
Ski Location: Windsor Park Nordic Centre, 10 Des Meurons
Date: Lessons start January 8, 2024 and run for 3 weeks.
Cost: $30 for 3 lessons
Registration: Pre-registration and payment is required. See Registration.
Beginner Classic Monday Evenings in January
Beginner Skate Tuesday Afternoons in January
Intermediate Skate Tuesday Evenings in January
Intermediate Classic Wednesday Afternoons in January
Intermediate Classic: Thursday Evenings in January
Ski Location: Windsor Park Nordic Centre, 10 Des Meurons