We have more snow!

This week the Sunday group ended going out from Islet Lake. It was a bit chilly when the ski started, however, the sun was out. It was a very nice day. 

A reminder of the changes we've made due to COVID this year:

• No organized carpool for ski events 
• No coffee after Wednesday evening skis
• COVID symptom online form required to be filled out by each skier before ski events - see link below
• Ski groups must have 10 or less people and must socially distance (outdoor group physical activity is still permitted)

Club Membership
Recreational Ski Group members are strongly encouraged (and required for Sunday skis) to purchase an Edmonton Nordic Ski Club membership for $20 on Zone4. This supports the club and the wonderful grooming and snow making provided by the club. If you are unable to purchase this or want to try out a rec ski event before buying a membership, please let me know as alternative options are available. Membership also gives you 10% off at local ski shops (Fast Trax and Track N Trail)! 

COVID symptom check - online form
Before attending any rec ski events, an online symptom checklist will be required to be filled out by all participants. If you have any symptoms listed, then you should not attend the event.
The form is here.

CANSI - Ski instructor training opportunity
If anyone is interested in taking the CANSI I course to become a X-country ski instructor, please reply to this email as there may be a course coming up. Classic and Skate skiing is required.

Canadian Birkie - Virtual Event
The Canadian Birkie's main event is cancelled, but the virtual event is still happening. Join us for the first ever Virtual Canadian Birkie!  It offers cross country skiers an opportunity to participate in the Canadian Birkie at their own pace, at their own place. Join us!
Participants can sign up to ski, roller-ski, run, walk or cycle one of the Birkie distances: 4, 8, 13, 31 or 55 kilometres. More information can be found at https://canadianbirkie.com/virtual-birkie/
More information about the Most KM Skied Award can be found here: https://canadianbirkie.com/most-km-skied-group-award/


Wednesday Group Ski 
We will be skiing at Gold Bar, leaving the Gold Bar lodge (just South of the parking lot, here) at 7PM sharp. We will ski for 1-2 hrs. Join us to check out the trails, see old friends and make new ones. Ensure you fill out the COVID symptom check before the event.


Sunday Ski January 31st - Camrose @ 10:30 am 
 

• As we find out more about local conditions closer to the weekend, we may change the location and/or time. Let me know if you are interested and I will send out an email update to those I have heard from. 
• You can find the site information here: https://goo.gl/maps/B4P5NoDj2ufbM99H7
• ENSC memberships are required for this trip
  • The COVID symptom checklist will also need to be completed before the event
• Please reply to this email if you are interested in the trip so I can any send final trip details. Include your name and phone number
• If the daytime high (without wind chill) is -23C or colder, the trip will be automatically cancelled.