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C a n b e r r a C r o s s C o u n t r y S k i C l u b I n c .
Off Piste Inside this issue:
President’s Piece 1-2
Remembering Wally 2
Cross Country Ski Club member
Profile—Peter Ward 3
Racing News 3
Trip Report—Four Mile Hut—25
June 2016 4
Trip Report — Broken Dam Hut
via Bloomfield Creek - Sunday 26
June 2016
6
Ski Photographs 7-8
Touring News & Program 9-12
Cross Country Skiing Lessons
2016 13-14
Kosciuszko Tour Information 15-16
Committee Contacts,
Gear for Hire 17
Social Meeting Program 18-19
Advertisements 19
6 JULY ISSUE 3 , 2016
Four Mile Hut and snow ladened snow gum, taken on a tour lead by Alan on 25 June 2016.
Photo: Alan Levy
President’s Piece
There have been snowfalls in the mountains, and some lucky people have had the opportunity to ski the Perisher trails before the end of June. Smiles everywhere in the Nordic shelter over the last few days. Because of the great job done by the folks of the Nordic Shelter - Peter and Leslie Ward, Peter Cunningham and all the volunteers over the years,
the 2.5 km and 5 km loops were able to be track set on only a 35 cm snowfall, and the 7.5 and 10 km trails were packed and skiable. An ex-traordinary achievement. We are so lucky to have this wonderfully picturesque set of trails.
We are also lucky to have the main range. So much wild snow accessible
without ropes, ice axes or crampons.
Alerts
1. Social Club venue is now Hughes Community Centre (see page 18).
2. Membership fees are now due.
Club Discounts
When buying items from the outdoor shops in Canberra and Jindabyne it is worth mentioning that you belong to the CCCSC as you are likely to receive a discount.
Remembering Wally
Many of you knew Wally Blumenfeld, who died earlier this year. He had
been a member of the club since almost its commencement.
His son Michael is compiling a record of Wally’s life. Any body who has anecdotes or reminiscences about Wally should contact Michael by emailing him at "Blumenfeld, Michael" <[email protected]>
People can also leave a message and upload pictures of Wally at the Can-berra times online Memorial. Just Google “ Canberra Times Walter Blu-menfeld condolences”.
Lachlan Kennedy
President’s Piece (cont’d from page 1)
Have you found the Snowy Hydro App yet?
It’s called Snowy Live. On it you can find lake levels and water re-leases - useful for kayakers and
river rafters. But for skiers, you can find the snow depths for Spencer’s Creek (43.7 on 23 June), Deep Creek (14.5 cm) and 3 Mile Dam (near Kiandra - 7.25 cm). There are graphs of the
snow depth for each location for
the 2015 season (in blue), and a red line trending upwards for 2016 season. And so far, the 2016 sea-son is winning folks. Ski for life.
cheers Lachlan Kennedy President
Membership
Membership Subscriptions for the
2016 season are now due, and can be paid on Register Now, via the Club
website.
Newsletter Contributions
Photos of trips, lessons, snow
country, meetings or social events.
Reports on tours, lessons and
races and CCCSC events. Letters to the editor.
Articles about XC skiing, snow
conditions or related topics. Items to buy or sell.
Please send emails
to [email protected] The deadline for the next
newsletter is Fri 29 July 2016.
Latest Snowy Hydro Snow Depth Calculator comparison of 2016 to 2016 snow depth— http://www.snowyhydro.com.au/waterenvironment/snow-depths-calculator/
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Racing News
Canberra Cross Country Ski Club Kos-
ciuszko Tour 2016
Saturday 20 August 2016
There are some big changes to announce for the CCCSC Kosciuszko Tour (KT) in 2016!
The KT is a fun (citizen) ski race with entry open to
anyone who can do a decent snowplough turn and has the fitness to cover approx. 20 km in under 4 hours. The club has been running the race for over 20 years.
New Date
The date of the 2016 KT has changed to Saturday
20 August – a week before the Kangaroo Hoppet. This change is to avoid clashing with the New Zea-land Merino Muster.
The more reliable snow conditions of mid-August mean that we should be able to groom a bigger and better course. We were hoping to reinstate the original course from Thredbo to Perisher, but unfortunately the costs and risks were too high. However we are determined that participants will
get as close to Kosciuszko and the main range as possible.
New Course
The new course will start at the top of Perisher Gap, then heading along the Kosciuszko road to
the lookout at the top of Charlotte Pass - for a great view of Australia’s highest peaks, before turning around, crossing Johnnies plain and follow-ing the Porcupine trail back to finish at the Perisher
XC shelter. The course will be groomed for both Classic and Freestyle (skating) techniques. There will be snacks and prizes at the presentation after the race.
Entry forms will be available on the CCCSC website by the end of April.
Volunteers
As always we need as many keen volunteers as possible to make the KT a success. If you can help out, in any way, we would love to hear from you. More information on volunteer roles will be in the
next newsletter and on the website.
Yours in racing
Jo-Anne Clancy
Canberra Cross Country Ski Club Mem-
ber Profile—Peter Ward
How long have you been a member of the Can-berra Cross Country Ski Club (CCCSC)?
I first joined CCCSC when Nick Almoukov was running annual master training weeks, organised by Alan Civil
How did you first become interested in cross country skiing?
Employment at Cabramurra with the SMA meant I had to learn to ski, xc and downhill
What do you enjoy most about cross country ski-ing?
The ability to lose a few kilo’s during the winter
What has been your biggest achievement in cross country skiing?
Project management and fundraising for the extension to the Nordic Shelter – helped by the hundreds of members of the xc community
What has been your best experience in cross country skiing?
Watching a group of talented juniors make it to the OWG, helped along the way by the pathway programs offered by NSW, ACT and Ski Australia.
What is you favourite destination for cross coun-try skiing, and why?
Each area is unique – Cabramurra for its undulating
terrain, Falls Ck for its long flat trails, Perisher for its variety and scenery
Who do you most admire since joining the CCCSC?
All the members of CCCSC who are the biggest single group of supporters for the Nordic Shelter and the trail
maintenance program at Perisher.
Do you belong to any other sporting/social clubs?
KAC, Boonoona, Jindabyne Cycling Club
What might (someone) be surprised to know
about you?
The Swannies are my second team
In your opinion is cross country skiing growing or waning?
Competitive skiing might be waning but I think social skiing is increasing.
When you are not cross country skiing, what are you doing instead?
Not enough caravanning!
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Trip Report — Four Mile Hut - Saturday 25 June 2016
I had planned to lead a late June ski tour at Perisher but with good snowfalls forecast in the mountains I decided to change the destination to Mt Selwyn. Six of us met at the café in Adaminaby at 8:15am on the Saturday for our first ski trip of the season. On the tour were Peter Cunningham, Adam Lilley, Karel Pelikan, Trish Woods,
Tony Brown and myself. As we drove north from Adaminaby we hit snow covered roads as soon as we entered the national park, and we had a slow drive on snow all the way to Mt Selwyn carpark. The fresh snowfalls pre-sented a winter wonderland. Kiandra was fully covered but the snow depth was even better as we climbed up the hill to Mt Selwyn.
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We left the one third full carpark around 10am and skiied up the hill to the top of the downhill slope then contin-ued east across the plateau towards the Tabletop fire trail. We were skiing on fresh dry snow about 40 to 50 cm deep and breaking trail all the way. Most of the trail breaking was done by Adam, which provided the rest of us behind him with an easier ski. The trail passed through snow gums thickly covered in snow and then across the
open plains of the plateau. To the south, the top of Mt Jagungal was still covered in cloud but we did have views of Tabletop Mountain. Part way across the plateau we came across a large herd of wild horses standing around amongst the trees near the pole line. This is the first time I had seen horses in this area. We spent about 10 min-
utes watching them and they didn’t appear frightened by our presence.
Peter Cunningham, Adam Lilley, Tony Brown, Trish Woods and Karel Pelikan on the way to Four Mile Hut
Photo: Alan Levy
Brumbies in the snow along the track to Four Mile Hut
Photo: Alan Levy
Trip Report — Four Mile Hut - Saturday 25 June 2016 (cont’d from page 4)
After reaching the junction with the Tabletop fire trail, we followed the route south down the hill towards the slip-rails. The ski down this hill can be fast and hairy at times, but it was quite easy on this day due to the thick soft cover of snow. At the sliprails we left the firetrail and headed east for the last kilometre to Four Mile Hut, arriving
around 12:15pm. The hut, its nearby massive snow gum and the surrounding valley looked magnificent covered in snow. We spent about 45 minutes having lunch inside the cramped hut before commencing our return journey.
The climb back up the hill along the fire trail was fairly tiring due to the uncompacted snow and also because this was our first trip of the season and we still had to get rid of the cobwebs. Adam and Peter continued north along
the pole line and plateau to be picked up later at Kiandra, whilst the rest of us retraced our route across the pla-teau back to Mt Selwyn Resort. The final run down the downhill slopes to the resort building was most enjoyable. We were back at the cars just after 3pm and then went our separate ways. A great way to start the season with good weather, good snow, good company, and some beautiful photos.
Alan Levy
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Arrived at Four Mile Hut.
Photo: Alan Levy
Snow in the trees on the way to Four Mile Hut made for a very spectacular tour.
Photo: Alan Levy
Trip Report — Broken Dam Hut via Bloomfield Creek - Sunday 26 June 2016 It was Sunday at 9am when we left Selwyn car park to head towards Broken Dam Hut. Our initial intention was to follow the road out to Mt Tabletop and to inspect the area to the west of 9 mile diggings. (I took a group out there several years ago and was intrigued by the lovely terrain around there, so was keen to revisit and explore).
We got to the 4 Mile Hut turnoff - helped greatly by the tracks laid down by Alan Levy’s group the previous day.
We were making quick time and enjoying the sunshine. We decided to change our plan and head for 4 Mile then make our way to Broken Dam Hut via Bloomfield Creek. We thought that after reaching Broken Dam Hut we could inspect the 9 mile area.
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Ha Ha Ha. We soon realised after leaving Alan’s lovely tracks what a
slog it was. We left 4 Mile Hut at 10.30 am and got to Broken Dam
Hut at 2.45 (after stopping for a quick lunch on the ridge above Bloomfield Creek. Our pace was bordering on 1-2 km an hour. The snow, while plentiful, was lumpy and unconsolidated at lower alti-tudes. Once we got to around
1600m things improved slightly. It was hard work and both of us were tired from taking turns in breaking trail when we got to Bro-
ken Dam hut. We had no time left for the 9 mile area, so after a
quick respite at the hut, we high tailed it towards the road and to the beckoning man made tracks from the morning. We finally reached the car at around 5pm.
It turned out to be a big but satis-fying day as we went into pretty new terrain.
Monika Binder
Monika with Tabletop Mountain behind Photo supplied by: Monika Binder
Broken Dam Hut Photo supplied by: Monika Binder
Ski and Snow Photographs
On the way home from Four Mile Hut. This stretch was spectacular with the trees covered in snow.
Photo: Alan Levy
Four Mile Hut and Snow Gum.
Photo: Alan Levy
Brumbies on the way to Four Mile Hut.
Photo: Alan Levy
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Ski and Snow Photographs (cont’d)
A dead tree taken from the track back from Four Mile Hut. The sky in the south had just started to be-come overcast and there were very light snow flurries, the rest of the day had been fairly clear. After this, the night was also crystal clear, with many shooting stars. Photo: Tony Brown
Gums covered in snow not far from Selwyn taken just after the sun had set on 25 June 2016 following the Four Mile Hut Tour. Photo: Tony Brown
Beautiful waterfall on Four Mile Creek—below Hut.
Photo supplied by: Monika Binder
Touring News
As Tour Coordinator for this year my main aim is to have the best possible tour program available to members, in particular increasing the number of tours. I will be happy to receive proposed tours from members at any time, plus I will be chasing people to lead tours. The more tour leaders we have, the greater the variety of tours for members, plus it takes the burden off the usual tour leaders.
The Tour Program, containing tour leaders contact details, will be available in the Members Only section of the web site, in the Members version of the Off-Piste newsletter, and also on tour sheets put out at club social meet-ings where members can put down their names for tours or propose new tours. Between each monthly newslet-
ter, additional tours will be advertised on the web site and/or by separate emails to members. Non-members will also have access to the Tour Program (without tour leaders details) in the ‘Tours’ page on the web site and on the Club Facebook page.
The Club Facebook page has been popular for trip reports and photos and is a good way of seeing what the skiing conditions are like throughout the season. New tours proposed on Facebook will not be designated as formal club trips but people are welcome to propose tours here, and should be aware of the Club guidelines below.
On the Club web site, the ‘Info / Club Forms’ page contains the following forms and guidance that should assist tour leaders and participants:
Advice for Tour Participants
Advice for Tour Leaders
Guide to Transport Costs
Tour Intention Form – Tour Details & Acknowledgement of Risks and Obligations
Emergency Procedures
Incident Report
Medical Information & Emergency Contact
Ski Tour Grading
If anyone is interested in leading tours feel free to contact me at any time with the details.
Alan Levy
It is important that tour participants ensure that their abilities match the skill levels required by the tour – a de-scription of the Terrain, Distance and Skill Level descriptors is provided below and under Ski Tour Grading on the club’s web-site.
TERRAIN
Rolling — Flat to gently rolling hills, no big hills to climb or descend. There may be some steep sections but these will be short and easy to negotiate.
Hilly — Large rounded hills requiring several turns to descend but not technically difficult. There may be some steep sections but these will be short and easy to negotiate.
Steep — Steep skiable hills including black runs at resorts, cornices and chutes. Technically difficult slopes to descend.
DISTANCE
Short — Under 8km/day and < 200m vertical climb. A moderate level of fitness is required.
Medium — 8km to 15km/day OR 200m to 600m vertical climb. A moderate level of fitness is required.
Long — Over 15km/day OR > 600m vertical climb. A high level of fitness is required.
SKILL LEVELS
Basic — Can maintain control and perform the following skills on gentle terrain: kick turns, snow plough, side step, herring-bone, traverse and diagonal stride.
Intermediate — Can maintain control and perform the following skills on hilly terrain: kick turns, snow plough turns, step turns, side slip, side step, herringbone, traverse, diagonal stride and self arrest.
Advanced — Can maintain pace over long distances. Has intermediate skills plus able to link stem, parallel or telemark turns.
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Tour Program
Date Tour Description Leader
Additional tours will be programmed and advertised in future editions of Off-Piste and in the members section of the web site.
Friday to Sunday, 8 to 10 July
A weekend of skiing with accommodation in Kalkite All Standards Accommodation in Kalkite from 8-10 July is now fully booked. Contact [email protected] to join us for dinner on Saturday night.
Saturday, 9 July
Perisher Area Basic-Intermediate Skills Rolling Terrain Medium Distance A ski tour somewhere in the Perisher area, either around the trails or wherever the snow is best.
Saturday, 9 July
Beginner Tour (Perisher) Basic Skills Rolling Terrain Short Distance An easy afternoon tour for Beginners following the morning ‘Come and Try Event’, most likely on the nordic trails at Perisher.
Sunday, 10 July
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing Basic & Intermediate Skills Rolling Terrain Short Distance Practice your new skills with an easy back country tour with more experi-enced members near Dainers Gap and Rainbow Lake.
Saturday, 16 July
Horse Camp Hut Intermediate Skills Rolling & Hilly Terrain Medium Distance Start at Munyang and head out to Horse Camp Hut, which had a com-plete rebuilt during the past summer. A steep climb and descent on the road close to the power station, but mostly rolling terrain beyond that.
Sunday. 17 July
Guthega Intermediate Skills Rolling & Hilly Terrain Medium Distance The destination will depend on the conditions, but could be across the dam wall towards Guthega Trig, along the Snowy River Valley to Illawong and beyond, or towards Mt Perisher and The Paralyser.
Sunday, 17 July
Mystery Tour Intermediate-Advanced Skills Rolling & Hilly Terrain Long Distance The Mystery tour will be out of Kiandra/Selwyn with three tour options
involving around 20km of largely rolling terrain suitable for fast touring
skis 1. Mt Tabletop 2. Nine Mile Diggings/Broken Dam Hut 3. Witz's Hut.
Friday, 22 July
Thredbo/Dead Horse Gap Intermediate Skills Rolling & Hilly Terrain Medium Distance The destination will depend on the conditions, but could be along the Thredbo River Valley from Dead Horse Gap or from the top of the Thredbo chairlift.
Tour Program
Date Tour Description Leader
Saturday, 23 July
Guthega to Spencers Creek Intermediate Skills Rolling & Hilly Terrain Medium Distance Start at Guthega and head up the valley past Illawong and along Spen-cers Creek to the Charlotte Pass road. Return to Guthega via Farm Creek.
Sunday, 24 July
Kings Cross Road Basic-Intermediate Skills Gentle-Rolling Terrain Medium Distance Start at Mt Selwyn and ski along the Kings Cross Road towards Cabra-murra. Good views of Mt Jagungal and the northern end of the park.
Sunday, 31 July
Photography Tour (Goldseekers Trail) All Standards Gentle-Rolling Terrain Short Distance Join Rob Wignell on a slow tour aimed at taking photographs in the snow. If you have had the experience of wanting to stop and take a photo but felt that if you do you will never catch up with the group, this tour is for you.
The plan is to meet at Adaminaby then head off to Three Mile Dam and ski around the Goldseekers Trail and surrounding area. Bring a camera (any sort), X-C skis, suitable clothes, food, drink, backpack, a whistle and a piece of closed cell foam for sitting or kneeling on. If you can, acquire a waterproof stuff sac big enough to hold your camera and to protect it from the elements.
Saturday, 6 August
Smiggin Holes Basic Skills Gentle-Rolling Terrain Short Distance An easy tour for Beginners around the cross-country ski trails at Smig-
gin Holes.
Sunday, 7 August
Race – Boonoona Open A 5km race for all standards around the Perisher Trails, starting at 10:30am. Classic and Freestyle.
Tuesday, 9 August
Mystery Coffee Tour #1 Meet at the Perisher XC Centre at 9am before heading out to a mystery location for coffee and great views.
Tuesday, 9 August
CCCSC Afternoon Tour (Beginner) The Club will be running some afternoon ski tours at Perisher following the PXC Coffee Tours. These tours are open to anyone. Meet up at the Perisher XC Centre at 1:30pm. Ken and Gale will run a tour mainly for Beginners around the Perisher Trails.
Tuesday 9 August
CCCSC Afternoon Tour (Intermediate) The Club will be running some afternoon ski tours at Perisher following the PXC Coffee Tours. These tours are open to anyone. Meet up at the Perisher XC Centre at 1:30pm. A tour will be run mainly for Intermedi-ates in the Perisher area.
Wednesday, 10 August
Race – KAC XC Classic A mass start citizen ski race from Perisher to Charlotte Pass, starting at 10:45am. Classic and Freestyle. Many Club members participate in this event, then have lunch at the Chalet, followed by a leisurely ski back to Perisher.
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Tour Program
Date Tour Description Leader
Thursday, 11 August
Race – Sundeck Handicap Race A 7.5km handicap race around the Perisher trails, stating at 11am, fol-lowed by lunch at the Sundeck Hotel.
Friday, 12 August
Mystery Coffee Tour #2 Meet at the Perisher XC Centre at 9am before heading out to a mystery location for coffee and great views.
Friday, 12 August
CCCSC Afternoon Tour (Beginners) The Club will be running some afternoon ski tours at Perisher following the PXC Coffee Tours. These tours are open to anyone. Meet up at the Perisher XC Centre at 1:30pm. Lachlan will run a tour mainly for Begin-ners around the Perisher Trails.
Saturday, 13 August
Race – Snowy Mountains Classic 2.5, 7.5, 15 & 30km Freestyle races held around the Perisher trails, starting at 9:30am.
Sunday, 14 August
Introduction to the Telemark turn Intermediate Skills Rolling terrain Short Distance Meet at the Perisher Nordic Shelter ready to leave at 10 am, and we will ski along the Porcupine trail to the Mt Wheatley saddle. From there we will find slopes of various gradients to learn the graceful and useful tele-mark turn. It is possible to do telemark turns on 200m skinny skis with soft boots and long touring ski stocks, but only if you are an expert and can't remember where you left your tele skis, or are particularly maso-chistic! Much better, if you don't own a pair, to hire telemark skis (the shorter the quicker they will turn) plastic boots, and telescopic ski stocks, from one of the hire shops in Cooma or Jindabyne.
Tuesday, 16 August
Mid-Week Tour All Standards A mid-week tour somewhere in the mountains where the snow is best, preferably in the northern end of the park around Mt Selwyn.
Saturday, 20 August
Kosciuszko Tour Our Club is running this ski race, which will start at Perisher and head to Charlotte Pass and back. Participate in the Kosciuszko Tour ski race ei-ther as a racer or volunteer helper.
Saturday, 27 August
Race – Kangaroo Hoppet Club members will be in Victoria to participate in the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, 21km Australian Birkebeiner and 7km Joey Hoppet ski races at Falls Creek.
Saturday, 3 September
Brindle Bull Area
Intermediate Skills Rolling & Steep terrain Medium Distance Start at Dead Horse Gap and ski along the Thredbo River Valley and explore the valleys and slopes of the Brindle Bull.
Sunday to Sunday, 4-11 September
Guthega Lodge Week All Standards I am running a cross country week for my lodge the Australian Ski Club at Guthega from 4th September first night and last night the 10th, to go home on the 11th September. So there will be 6 days of tours (Mon-Sat) and it will run along the lines of the Charlotte Pass weekend with more than one tour going out each day. Cost is $70 per night per person and each room has its own ensuite, there are quality beds and NO bunks, self catering, your own fridge ,etc. Booking must be done through an ASC member (me) start with an email to: [email protected] I will then send a flyer with more information.
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Cross Country Skiing Lessons 2016
Look out for this season’s lessons!
This year we’re focussing on lessons for beginners and intermediate skiers.
Saturday 9 July 2016 – Lessons for beginners New to cross country skiing? Ever wanted to try cross country skiing but didn’t know how to get started? Want to learn new techniques and skills? Come and try cross country skiing at Perisher on Saturday 9 July 2016.
This event is open to everyone who is new to cross country skiing! Members and non-members are very welcome.
The day includes a two hour lesson from 9.00am – 11.00am by professional ski instructors, a BBQ lunch and tour of the trails in the afternoon. Each session is $20 per participant. Please arrive by 8.30am to be graded into groups.
Participants will need to bring their own cross country equipment. Equipment can be hired from Mountain Adventure Cen-
tre (Jindabyne) , Wilderness Sports (Jindabyne & Perisher) or Rhythm Sports (Cooma).
These events are run jointly with Perisher X-Country. Check out the website at www.PerisherXCountry.org.
Register on line here – http://www.snowsportsact.com.au/programs/come-and-try-cross-country/.
Accommodation for members and guests will be available in Kalkite. Contact the Lesson Coordinator at [email protected] for more information.
Sunday 10 July 2016 – Introduction to back country skiing Practice your new skills with an easy back country tour with more experienced members near Dainers Gap and Rainbow Lake. Refer to our tours page on our website for more information.
Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 July and Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 August 2016 - weekend
courses for beginners with K7 Adventures
This 2-day course will give you a firm foundation in cross country skiing technique.
Meet your instructors and have a tour of the Perisher Cross Country Centre
Introduction to equipment and clothing
Progressive lessons in classic technique
Cornering and downhill technique
Relay races as a method to improve skills
Pole technique and timing
Introduction to skating technique
Off piste and on piste nordic skiing
Familiarisation with the Perisher cross country trail network with a fun tour
Date Instruction
Ju
l Saturday 9 Lessons for beginners
Ju
l Sunday 10 Introduction to back country skiing
Ju
l
Saturday 16
Sunday 17 Weekend courses for beginners with K7 Adventures
Au
g
Saturday 6
Sunday 7 Weekend courses for beginners with K7 Adventures
Au
g
Sunday 14 Telemark tips for beginners
Lessons at a glance
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Cross Country Skiing Lessons 2015
The fine print and how to book
Lessons will only be run if there will be 6 or more participants.
Bookings should be made by 5pm on the Wednesday before the lesson if possible, however they will still be accepted after
Wednesdays (this helps with planning instructors etc).
There might be times when, because of a lack of snow, you will need to catch the ski tube to Blue Cow to attend a lesson.
You will have to pay for the ski tube, so make sure you carry the fee with you. For more information and ski tube prices go to http://www.perisher.com.au/resort-information/getting-to-perisher/skitube.html.
Lesson locations are subject to change depending on conditions.
Map to Perisher Nordic Trails.
Most lessons are based at the Perisher Nordic Trails. The trails are across the road from the main Perisher Centre and Car Park. This link provides directions and a map to help you find the trails. http://www.k7adventures.com/ACCESS%20TO%20PERISHER%20NORDIC%20SHELTER.pdf
Kosciusko National Park Entry Fee.
You will need to pay a park entry free. For up to date information on fees go to: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkFeesConditions.aspx?id=N0018
Transport & Parking.
Car pooling: CCCSC coordinates transport but cannot guarantee a lift on every occasion. You can post a message on
the Club’s Google Groups site to car pool. The link to the CCCSC Google Group is:
https://groups.google.com/group/cccsc?hl=en A contribution to costs will be required.
Buses are an option: Murrays - www.murrays.com.au/ or Transborder - www.transborder.com.au/
Parking is free inside Kosciusko National Park.
Questions? email Canberra Cross Country Ski Club’s Training Coordinator - [email protected]
Why do we Cross Country Ski
It's a lot easier to take in the beautiful scenery. You can stop and admire the views whenever you want when skiing cross-country.
No crowds. When you ski at a popular downhill resort, you spend a huge chunk of your time either waiting in lines (for rentals or lifts) or watching out for other skiers/snowboarders on the slopes. Even on very popular cross-country routes, it's really easy to get away from other groups of people. It was astounding how quiet the
park is in winter, even just a few kilometres from the major downhill destinations.
It's a much better group activity if you actually want to hang out and talk to friends or family. Unless you're
on a steep downhill or working really hard, you can have a conversation while you're skiing cross-country and the group more or less stays together. Even if you do want to go fast, you can just stop and take a break whenever you feel like it.
It's an awesome workout. Cross-country skiing can be a serious endurance sport if you want it to be. Downhill skiing simply isn't. Let's face it, gravity is doing most of the work for you when you're downhill skiing. Even when it was flat, you're doing a lot of work doing the classic stride. And have you ever tried to hike uphill in the snow
in skis?
It is significantly cheaper than downhill and you don’t need fancy gear to do it. You will need to layer up, meaning you’ll need a baselayer, a midlayer and some kind of jacket. Once you get going on your Nordic Skis, you’ll heat up fast. Add gloves, a hat and a bottom layer that’s breathable, as well as thick socks and a pair of sunglasses — and you’re set.
(adapted from https://www.quora.com/Why-do-people-cross-country-ski and http://blog.theclymb.com/out-there/5-reasons-you-should-try-cross-country-skiing/
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Canberra Cross-Country Ski Club
KOSCIUSZKO TOUR ENTRY FORM 10:00 am Saturday 20 August 2016
Family Name
First Name(s)
Address
Postcode:
E-mail address
□ Please keep me informed on
the Kosciuszko Tour by email
Telephone Work Home Mobile
Birth year
______________ (Entrants must be at least 14 years old)
Gender Male □ Female □
Club name CCCSC □ Other Club □ Name of club: _____________________________
Team Entry (Optional) (must have 3 people per team)
Fancy dress □ Family □ Club □ ADF
Service □
Team name Names of other team members
1. 2.
Conditions of Entry
The Entrant, by entering and starting agrees to: Canberra Cross-Country Ski Club (CCCSC) reserves the right to:
be at least 14 years old, be responsible for their fitness and ability to take part in
the event, have adequate clothing, food & drink before, during and
after the event, carry a small pack during the tour if weather conditions
require, containing warm/wet weather clothing, snacks and drink
report to the nearest official if withdrawing from the event, &
absolve the Canberra Cross Country Ski Club (CCCSC), Kosciuszko Tour Coordinator, organising committee, Technical Delegate, marshals, individuals, sponsors, or associated authorities from any liability for any injuries or loss that he/she may incur.
vary or cancel any race arrangements to suit weather or snow conditions,
post variation or cancellation notices on cccsc.asn.au and at race office,
refund the entry fee paid less expenses if the race is cancelled before 13 August,
make no refund if the race is varied or cancelled on or after 13 August,
make no refund, credit or exchange if the Entrant withdraws before starting,
close the Drink Stations and Finish at the times advertised, assist unfinished Entrants to these points and exclude them from the results,
refuse entry or participation to any Entrant,
Early Bird Entry Fee (Received by Saturday 16 July) $40
Standard Entry Fee (Received by Wednesday 17 August) $50
Race Day Entry Fee* (To 8:45 am Saturday 20 August) $60
Please send completed entry form and payment (cheque or money order) to: KT Race Secretary, CCCSC, PO Box 6234, O'Connor, ACT 2602 *Race Day (late) Entry fees must be paid in person at Perisher Cross Country Centre on race day
Pay Online (Visa/Mastercard) at Register Now : https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=21001
Sign here (Signature of Entrant or Parent/Guardian if Competitor is under 18 years of age)
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THE COURSE Course - The Kosciuszko Tour will, weather and snow conditions permitting, start from the top of Perisher Gap and follow alongside the Kosciuszko Road to the lookout at the top of Charlotte Pass. It will then cross Johnnies Plain before climbing the Porcupine to finish at the Perisher Nordic Shelter, a distance of some 22 km. Changes - The exact course on the day will be advised at Perisher Nordic Shelter and the Start.
Tracks - A classic track and freestyle track will be set and marked with flags where possible.
The Kosciuszko Tour is open to both Classic and Freestyle (Skating) skiers. Freestyle skiers will start 15 minutes after the classic skiers. Any skier who starts with the Classic technique group and is observed skating will be disqualified.
The race start area at the top of Perisher Gap can be cold and windy. Entrants should wear a warm, weatherproof jacket while waiting for the start. Jackets/small packs can be transported back to the Perisher XC centre by skidoo after the start.
If the weather conditions are poor, entrants may be required to carry at a small pack of safety equipment including an all weather jacket, extra clothing, and drink and food.
There will be drink stations on the course, but it is recommended that entrants carry additional water especially if the weather is mild and sunny.
RACE OFFICE - Perisher Cross Country Centre (Nordic Shelter)
TIME
Open for late entries 7:45am to 8:45am
Pick up bibs and ankle transponders 9:00am to 9:30am
START TIME
Pre-race briefing at Perisher Gap 9:45 am
Race Start 10:00am to 10:15am
RACING - This is a tour race so there is no calling of “track” – please go around slower skiers. FIRST AID/DRINK STATIONS –drink stations at Charlotte Pass, Porcupine and Perisher
SAFETY - Sustain your fluid intake and wear adequate clothing. The course will be patrolled by skidoo and swept by skiers. Please note that the course does not follow the regular groomed trails and snow conditions can range from ice, deep snow or slush. Natural hazards include rocks, bare patches and vegetation. Other skiers also use these trails. Skiers must ensure that they ski in control at all times to minimise risk of collisions and injury. In warm, sunny weather use sunscreen, sunglasses and carry sufficient water.
If the weather deteriorates ski together and help each other as much as possible. If you come across another entrant in difficulty or distress, assist and/or report to the nearest official on skidoo or at a first aid/drink station, giving a bib number, problem outline and location.
Bibs/transponders will be accounted for at the Finish and a missing bib/transponder may initiate a search at your expense.
If you withdraw from the Tour report to the nearest official and hand in your bib and transponder.
FINISH
Outside Perisher Cross Country Ski Centre (Nordic Shelter)
TIME
Each finisher will be timed and have their bib exchanged for a presentation ticket 10:30am to 1:30pm
PRESENTATION
Perisher TIME
Your Presentation ticket is valid for a drink and snacks 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Individual, team and spot prizes will be awarded
Results will be posted at the Presentation, on the web page and emailed
Survey forms should be completed and placed in the box at the Presentation
Club Snow Camping Gear for hire
The following gear which is owned by the Club is available for hire to Club members.
These prices are cheap. The commercial hire charge for a 2-person tent is $45 per week-
end.
Tent (Macpac 3-4 person) -$20/weekend ; - $30/week
Trangia stove - $3/weekend; - $5/week
Snow shovel - $4/weekend; - $6/week
Contact Noel Mungovan
Club Safety Gear for use by Tour Leaders
The Club has four Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), two GPS units and some
first aid kits which are available free of charge to members leading Club ski
tours.
PLB (GME MT410G)
Contact Alan Levy Jo-Anne Clancy, Bruce Porter or Lachlan Kennedy.
GPS (Garmin ETrex Vista HcX)
Contact Alan Levy & Jo-Anne Clancy
Club Committee Contacts
President Lachlan Kennedy
Vice President Vacant
Secretary Vacant
Treasurer Paul Room
Membership Secretary Gale Funston
Tour Coordinator Alan Levy
Instruction Coordinator Deb Purss
Kosciusko Tour Coordinator Jo-Anne Clancy
Meeting Coordinator Rowan Christie
Newsletter Editor Tony Brown
Webmaster Nick Reese
PO Box 6234
O’Connor ACT 2602
CANBERRA CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB
Email: [email protected]
Fun and fitness in the snow
We’re on the web!
www.cccsc.asn.au
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Social meetings 2016 — all welcome
Note: Change of venue (see map and address on following page)
Wednesday 13 July 2016 Climate Change and Sustainability
Guest Speaker: Professor Will Steffen
Professor Will Steffen will talk on Climate Change in South East Australia including the Snowies. Not to be missed.
Wednesday 27 July 2016 Question and Answer Night
Q & A Night: Come and ask the experts any question and share in Food, Fun and Drink.
Wednesday 17 August 2016 Into the Heart of the Himalayas
Guest Speaker: Juno Lineen
Jono Lineen will share his 8 year journey Into The Heart Of The Himalayas and his subsequent book.
Wednesday 31 August 2016 Snowshoe from Canberra to Kosciuszko
Guest Speaker: Phillip Moses
Phillip Moses will talk on his expedition by snowshoe from Canberra to Kosciuszko.
Wednesday 14 September 2016 Landscape from Ainslie to the Snowies
Guest Speaker: Matthew Higgins
Matthew Higgins will share his discoveries and insights into the Landscape from Ainslie to the Snowies.
Wednesday 28 September 2016 Skiing in Sweden
Guest Speaker: Alan Laird
Alan Laird will share his recent experiences and photos of skiing in Sweden.
AGM
28th Sept: Also it’s the AGM. Election of New Committee for 2017. This is where you can put your hand up to
be a part of running the Club. We keep this as short as possible to keep space for our Guest Speaker.
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Social meetings 2016 — all welcome (cont’d)
Meetings are held at the Hughes Community Centre, Hughes Place, Hughes, Canberra, Canberra on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from mid May to October. Door opens at 7.30 pm for
7.45 pm start. Light refreshments will be provided.
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