Basic Trail Grooming Clinic
The Basic Trail Grooming Clinic is an introduction to trail grooming at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club. Topics include safety, maintenance procedures, how to pack, how to grade and how to operate the snow machines.
Schedule
7:00 p.m. Welcome, Introductions, Schedule
7:15 p.m. Grooming at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club – organization and policies, When to pack – snow conditions, weather, time of day
7:30 p.m. Safety
7:45 p.m. Familiarization with grooming equipment: snowmachines, implements, maintenance procedures (fueling, troubleshooting)
8:30 p.m. Hands on – operating snow machines safely, how to pack, how to grade
9:45 p.m. Indoors – hot drink/snack - scheduling - questions
10 p.m. Wrap up
Who Can Participate?
Anybody who likes to work outdoors in winter and is prepared to operate a snowmobile either early in the morning (6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) or evening (7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.). Machines are primarily 2 stroke engines. Previous snowmobile experience is not essential but would be useful.
Equipment Required
Appropriate clothing and footwear, ear protectors, balaclava (face protection), We will be outside for 2 1/4 hrs so warm clothing is essential.
Course Conductor
Mike Gladish and Mike Kramer
When
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Where
Grey Mountain Room (upstairs at Mt McIntyre Rec Centre)
Cost
Free for Cross Country Yukon members (any registered club skier in Yukon)
$30.00 for non-members of Cross Country Yukon
How To Register
To register by phone call (867) 668-4477, email the club, or register in person at the Ski Base Service Centre.
Registration Deadline
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9:00 p.m.
Course will be held regardless of snow. Indoor portion will be 1 hour. A time will be set to reschedule for the on snow portion.
Questions
For more information call Mike Gladish at (867) 668-4477 or Alain Masson (Cross Country Yukon) at (867) 334-9220.
NOTE: Cross Country Yukon provides travel support for Cross Country Yukon affiliate members with the assistance of Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee (YRAC).
