Fitz-Smith Loppet Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Registration:

e-mail: Cam and Melissa Zimmer, camandmelissa@northwestel.net or Diane Seals, dave_diane@northwestel.net Friday, March 12th , 7:00-9:00 PM at the Recreation Centre. Morning registration (for out of town guests), Saturday, March 13th, 9:00-9:30 AM at the Ft. Smith Ski Club Chalet

Or mail to Ft. Smith Ski Club, Box 1226, Ft. Smith, NT, X0E 0P0 All skiers 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Cost:

Adults: $20 adults, Under 14 and Over 60: $10 Showers and hot tub available at the Fort Smith Recreation Centre.

Ski Tour Info:

Approx. 30 km, track set, classic ski trail from Fort Fitzgerald to Fort Smith Ski Club Chalet The following distances are available: Mountain to Ski Club: 7 km, Half Way to Mountain: 6 km, Goose Isl. to Half Way: 10 km, Fitz to Goose Isl.: 9 km, Fitz to Smith: 30 km

Checkpoints approximately every 7 km. Pick-ups and drop-offs available along route. Maps of ski trails available upon registration Drinks and snacks available at checkpoints Come prepared with suitable clothing, equipment, water and snacks. Portions of the route are 4 km from the nearest road.

If a hill looks too steep, walk down. If you injure yourself between checkpoints, don’t panic. Make yourself comfortable, stay put and inform the next skier that passes by. If you do not report to a checkpoint within a reasonable time limit a safety person with snow machine will come looking for you. An ambulance will be on hand and first aid kits are available at each checkpoint. IF YOU DROP OUT BEFORE REACHING THE SKI CLUB BIATHLON RANGE, ADVISE BOTH A CHECKPOINT WORKER AND THE REGISTRAR AT THE BIATHLON RANGE.

Transportation:

You will need to get yourself to the Fort Smith Ski Club. From the Ski Club, a 10:00 AM bus will take skiers to their start at Ft. Fitzgerald and and then drop off skiers starting at other locations. Pick-ups available at various points where the trail meets the road for those who wish to end early. Year round road access to Ft. Smith via Hwy #5. Winter road access from Ft. Chipewyan, AB via Pine Lake Rd. (approx. 3 hrs) Winter road access from Ft. McMurray, AB via Ft. Chipewyan, AB and Pine Lake Rd.(approx. 7 hrs) Daily scheduled flights into Ft. Smith by Northwestern Air Lease (872-2216)

Accommodation:

skiers may be billeted (contact Diane Seals 872-4525) Pelican Rapids Inn 872-2789, Thebacha B&B 872-2060, Whispering Pines Cottage

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Pot Luck Supper:

6:00 PM, Saturday, March 14th, Anglican Church Hall Ft. Smith residents: please bring food. Out of town skiers: any contributions of food are welcome, but we understand if it’s not possible. plates & cutlery provided. dishwashers welcome!

Other Attractions:

Ft. Smith Ski Club trails: 7.5 km skate/classic loops & 6.0 km scenic, classic loop. FREE. Visit the Town of Fort Smith website for other town attractions at: www.fortsmith.ca Wood Buffalo National Park’s backcountry trails: Salt River Loops, Rainbow Lakes, Kettle Point. Call 872-7960 for info. FREE.

Ft. Smith Recreation Centre: squash, fitness room, pool, saunas, hot tub, 872-4REC. The Land Slide tobogganing hill. A wild ride. Lit for night sliding. FREE. Wood Buffalo National Park visitor centre. FREE. Give three days notice for a tour, 872-7960.

Information:

contact Diane Seals (867)872-4525, Cam and Melissa Zimmer (867)872-2189