Overnight XC Ski

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Fri 09 Sep 2022 16:00 — Sun 11 Sep 2022 22:00
Falls Creek

Event information

Registrations for this event are closed.

Ski overnight trip planned (obviously will be dependent on snow conditions!).

 

You must attend the trip meeting and gear store opening time, on Wedensday 7th september at 7pm in order to come on the trip. 

 

Trip Leaders: Charlotte and Imogen

Time: Leave Friday night 

Experience required:  Intermediate. Depending on weather it may be possible for beginners to come on Skis or snowshoes - talk to me if you fall into this category :)

You need to have been overnight hiking before and have the required gear

We are planning to go to Falls Creek, and will be skiing with overnight packs for ~15km to camp near one of the huts. We will be sleeping in tents in the snow

Destination: Depends on snow, but Falls Creek  most likely

Approx cost: ~$120-150 (Fuel ~$67-90  + gear hire (max $25 if hired from club) + resport entry ~$27-37 + own food)

Gear The questions below will help the trip organiser work out who needs to hire what.  Skis/boots/poles ($15 for weekend). Other items capped at $25 if hired from club)

http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/cross-country-skiing/

Trip leaders email : charm.r.m@gmail.com

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you dont have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.

Gear store will be open at 7pm on Wedensday 7th Septmber before the trip. You must attend the gear store opening to come on the trip. 

You need to have been overnight hiking before and have the required gear. Numbers will be limited by # leaders available, gear and cars

 

Additional notes due to current COVID19 Restrictions

 

See full list of current restrictions here

  • You must be up to date with Covid Vaccinations in order to attend in-person club events
  • All participants must wash hands/equipment before and after use
  • Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. excessive coughing, sore throat) or are at higher risk (ie. have returned from overseas within the last 14 days or have close contact with a confirmed case) can not join the trip. Should anyone show any of the symptoms while in attendance, the trip will be cancelled immediately with an incident form filed to La Trobe Sport 
  • If you are unable to attend, you must immediately notify the trip organiser so your spot can be offered to someone else

 

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**