BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.4.7.3//EN TZID:America/Vancouver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1935@kamloopshikingclub.net DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver;VALUE=DATE:20200126 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver;VALUE=DATE:20200127 DTSTAMP:20200105T014005Z URL:https://kamloopshikingclub.net/events/beginner-cross-country-ski-to-mc gillivray-cabin-sun-peaks/ SUMMARY:Beginner Cross Country Ski to McGillivray Cabin - Sun Peaks DESCRIPTION:An out and back beginner cross-country ski (approx 9.4 km retur n) to the McGillivray Cabin - a great opportunity to head out with fellow club-members and see what nordic skiing feels like.  We will be sticking to the McGillivray Lake beginner trail to keep things easy and will go slo wly\, making our way out to The Cabin at McGillivray Lake where we will ha ve our lunch and a warm-up.  I encourage folks to have fun with your lunc h - maybe pack something gourmet\, or extra special (See notes below about a "Grand Prize" for Best Lunch) - to treat yourself for trying Nordic Ski ing!  After lunch\, we will return along the same trail back to the villa ge and stop to enjoy a hot drink before heading back to Kamloops.\n\n\n\n* *The Fine Print:  I just want to point out that I am not an expert skier\ , nor am I an instructor.  This outing is for fellow wing-nuts who want t o get out for some fun and make it to the McGillivray Cabin.  Alive.  In one piece.  And have a cool lunch.  (LOL)   (As a matter of fact\, the re will be a nifty prize for whoever brings the Coolest Lunch!  Yee-ha!  We don't spoil ourselves enough!)   I will support all who participate ( with skiing) in any way I can.  I encourage complete newbies to watch som e Youtube videos on "Beginner Cross Country Skiing" before you hit the tra il.  As Red Green said\, "We're all in this together"!\n\nMeet at the Pau l Lake Meet-Up Spot at 8:30am\, car-pool to Sun Peaks Nordic Centre. We wi ll stop and pick up any rentals if needed\, and then head for the trail.  Please confer with your driver ahead of time\, as to car-pool contributio n expectations.\n\nNordic day passes are available at the Sun Peaks Nordic Centre and cost $20.00 (Adult)\, $16.00 for Seniors. Remember - Kamloops Hiking Club Members receive a 10% discount.  Ask for it\, and give them y our name - they have a Club Membership Listing.\n\nCross Country Skis\, Bo ots\, and Pole Package Rentals are also available at the Centre\, and cost $30.00 per day.\n\nSuggested lunch ideas:  Chateaubriand (lol - kidding! !)\, Smoked Salmon Potato Cakes\, Creamy Mushroom and Beef Risotto\, Cream of Leek and Potato Soup\, Sushi\, Kraft Dinner\, PB&\;J\, French Toast \, etc\, etc....Get Creative\, Get Nutty\, and Have Fun With It!!\n\n  \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/kamloopshikingclub.net/wp-cont ent/uploads/2020/01/Sun-Peaks-CC.jpg?fit=960%2C640&ssl=1 CATEGORIES:Nordic Skiing,Social LOCATION:Sun Peaks GEO:50.884115;-119.886122 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Creekside Way\, Sun Peaks\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sun Peaks:geo:50.884115,-119.886122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR