Snow Camp - Ribbon Creek Hostel Trip 2019
XC Bragg Creek is pleased to host our annual snow camp from Fri Jan 4 - Sun Jan 6, 2019 for athlete members, coaches and athlete parent(s).
Price Includes: 2 nights accommodation at Ribbon Creek Hostel, 3 days of skiing (classic & skate), group breakfast supplied by XCBC on Sat morn, group snack supplied by XCBC on Fri evening, snow activities TBD, group/team activities TBD
Registration for XCBC athletes ages 9+ along with their parent(s).
Please note that skiers are the responsibility of the parent(s). This is a club oriented camp. Coaches are available to lead and guide groups during the ski & activities, although care is still the responsibility of the parent or assigned guardian for the duration of the camp.
Prices are $65/person for all 3 days or $180 for the private room.
First come, first serve basis for ages 9+.
Ribbon Creek Kananaskis Hostel: 1 Ribbon Creek Rd, Kananaskis, AB
http://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/alberta/hi-kananaskis
Amenities: full kitchen, indoor & outdoor fireplace, hostel supplies bedding & towels provided, female/male dorm rooms with bunks, hot water, showers, sitting area.
Schedule:
- Fri January 4th - 1:00 ski TBD, bring your own afternoon snack, 5:00 check in at hostel, 6:00 potluck dinner, evening group snack provided by XCBC
- Sat January 5th - 8:00 group breakfast supplied by XCBC, 10:00 ski TBD, bring your own bagged lunch, 6:00 potluck dinner, evening activities
- Sun January 6th - 8:00 breakfast (bring your own breakfast or eat leftovers), 9:00 clean up duties, 10:00 check out, 10:30 ski TBD, bring your own bagged lunch
What to pack:
- NO GAMING DEVICES ALLOWED - kids can bring good old fashioned board games or activiites
-NO SLEEPING BAGS OR PILLOWS ALLOWED AT THE HOSTEL - the hostel supplies sheets, blankets, pillows, pillow cases, towels
-Classic & skate gear - skis, poles, boots, waxes
-Winter snow boots
-Outdoor snow jacket & lighter ski jacket
-Indoor slippers- optional
-Socks & extra socks (no cotton)
-Undergarments, long underwear, layers for skiing
-Warm wool, fleece or synthetic sweater, wicking under layers
-2 toques, buff, 2 pair mittens/gloves
-PJs, stuffed animal?
- Earplugs, toiletries
- Headlamp/flashlight
- Book, camera, watch, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Water bottle and carrier (kids should be carrying their own supplies such as water and snacks/lunch)
-Small shovels to make a quinzee
-2 bagged lunches & day snacks for each person
- XC Bragg Creek
- Bragg Creek, AB