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Note: This is the 2007 Calendar - we've left it here to give an idea of likely trips. This year's Calendar will fill up gradually as the season progresses. |
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Melbourne Nordic Ski Club - Cross Country Ski Program: 2007
Note: this Calendar will fill up as the season progresses. For an idea of likely trips, see last year's Calendar Click the links to the relevant pages for further details on trips. Please read the notes on the Booking Details page before booking on a trip. Programme, including costs, is subject to change. Check final details at a club night or with the Trip Leader. Contact details are available to Club members. |
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| Date | Type | Grade | Trip Comments | Cost | Leader |
| May | |||||
| Wednesday 9th | Meeting | . | Club Meeting, 8.00pm, Hawthorn Library
Doug from EMC, talks the latest gear |
- | Glenn Patmore |
| Thursday 10th - Wednesday 16th | Sale | . | EMC Discount Buying Period for MNSC Members.
* 15% discount on Non-sale items (personal shopping only) * Bring along X-words or our new membership card to receive the discount * EMC at Snowski Centre, 68 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene, Victoria. * see May Crosswords for details |
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| Saturday 26th | Sale | . | 22nd New & 2nd Hand Snow Gear Sale: Box Hill Town Hall, Whitehorse Road,
Box Hill. 10.30am - 1pm.
* Sell: Downhill Skis, Cross Country Skis, Snowboards, Roof racks, Sale 10.30 TILL 1 PM. * DROP OFF GEAR FOR SALE FROM 8.30 AM TO 10.30 AM. ; PICK UP UNSOLD GEAR 1 PM. * Cash Sales only, no personal cheques. * Benefiting Icthus youth camping, and ADDE (Australians for Disability and Diversity Employment) |
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| June | |||||
| Wednesday 6th | Meeting | . | Club Meeting, 8.00pm, Hawthorn Library
Ski Fitness, with Physio |
- | Glenn Patmore |
| Wednesday 6 | Sale | . | The Wilderness Shop Annual MNSC Mega Buying Night. 6.00 - 9.00pm.
* 20% off regular prices. 5% off sale items. Ssnacks and drinks. * 969 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill. 03 9898 3742. * see May Crosswords for details |
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| July | |||||
| Wednesday 4th | Meeting | . | Club Meeting, 8.00pm, Hawthorn Library
Waxing for Pleasure, with Doug Evans |
- | Glenn Patmore |
| Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th |
Weekend: Lessons, Day Trips |
All | Ski de Gens (includes Ski de Femme) Weekend: Falls Creek, 3 days.
* Ski classes for women on Sunday morning, 10.00am. Special ski trips arranged for men. * Club Group Lessons on Saturday morning. * BYO food, but a dinner at a local pub/cafe will be arranged on Saturday night. |
see newsletter | Bookings: Marvena See Accommodation Report in Newsletter |
| Sunday 8th | Day Trip | . | TBA
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| Sunday 14th | Day Tour Lessons |
All | President's Ski Day: Lake Mountain.
Club Participation Day: Meeting place TBA * Ski lessons for beginners. * Start at 10:30am. Meet at 10.15 am if you are hiring skis. * Lunch atThe Camp, ski tour in the afternoon, finishing with coffee at the bakery in Marysville. |
TBA | Glenn Patmore |
| Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd |
Weekend: Day Trips |
Easy / Medium | Marouka Lodge, Mt Hotham
(Optional extra day on Monday) * Explore Hotham's great trails. * BYO sleeping sheets/bag/food. |
see newsletter | Austin Maloney Bookings: Marvena See Accommodation Report in Newsletter |
| Sunday 22nd | Junior Races | Under 6, 10, 14, 18 | 1st Lake Mountain Mini Series (LMMS): Non-competitive ski event for Juniors: 0.5 / 1.5 / 2.5km loop.
* Entries from 11.30am, Helicopter Flat; Start 1.00pm. * Volunteers Wanted! |
Fees TBA | TBA |
| Friday 27th - Sunday 29th |
Weekend: Lessons, Day Trips |
All | Howman's Gap Weekend, Falls Creek.
* The official club weekend, including group ski lessons. * Food provided. BYO linen. |
see newsletter | Bookings: Marvena See Accommodation Report in Newsletter |
| Sunday 29th | Junior Races | Under 6, 10, 14, 18 | 2nd Lake Mountain Mini Series (LMMS): Non-competitive ski event for Juniors. 0.5/1.5/2.5km |
Fees TBA | Ray Malins |
| August | |||||
| Wednesday 1st | Meeting | . | Club Meeting 8.00pm, Hawthorn Library
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- | Glenn Patmore |
| Saturday 4th | Citizen Race | . | Hotham to Dinner Plain 'Pub to Pub' Ski Race
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- | www.dbstrategies.com.au/pubtopub |
| Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th |
Weekend: Ski Race, Day Trips |
All | Mount Stirling Ski Weekend.
* Explore Mt. Stirling's Great Trails! Snow shoe trips are proposed. * Or help out and participate in the Justoyota Stirling Silver Ski Race. 5/15km (Sat. 11am) * BYO sleeping sheets/bag/food. A dinner will be arranged at a local cafe/pub. |
see newsletter | Bookings: Marvena See Accommodation Report in Newsletter |
| Saturday 11th | Ski Race |
All | Mount Stirling Silver Ski Race
* 5/15km (Grade: M/H) |
Race Fees TBA | |
| Friday 10th - Sunday 12th |
Snow Camp | Intermediate | Snow Camp: Bogong High Plains
* People wishing to join me must be able to ski reasonably well with a pack. |
TBA | Peter Ritchie |
| Sunday 12th | Junior Races | Under 6, 10,14, 18 | 3rd Lake Mountain Mini Series (LMMS): Non-competitive ski event for Juniors. 0.5/1.5/2.5km loop.
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Fees TBA | TBA |
| Saturday 18th | Snogaine | All | Snogaine (rogaining, navigation event on xc skis). Mt. Stirling | TBA | - |
| Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th |
Weekend: Citizen Race Day Trips |
All | Late Season (formerly Kangaroo Hoppet) Weekend, Falls Creek: 3 days.
Club dinner at a local pub/cafe on Saturday night. * Explore Falls Creek's Great Trails! * Why not participate in the most famous Australian citizen ski race: the Kangaroo Hoppet on Saturday: 7/21/42km. Starts 9.20 am. * Or help out at the Melbourne Nordic drink station. |
see newsletter Race Fees TBA |
Bookings: Marvena Drinks Station Coordinator: Peggy Cochrane See Accommodation Report in Newsletter |
| September | |||||
| Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd |
Snow Camp | Intermediate | Snow Camp: Spion Kopje, via Falls creek
* People wishing to join me must be able to ski reasonably well with a pack. |
TBA | Peter Ritchie |
| Wednesday 5th | Meeting | . | Club Meeting 8.00pm, Hawthorn Library
Annual General Meeting / |
- | Glenn Patmore |
| Friday 14th - Sunday 16th |
3 day trip | Intermediate | Hut based touring, Falls Creek- Johnson's Hut.
Overnight, staying in Hut with day tours. Meeting place Windy Corner Falls Creek. * Moderate difficulty. Must be able to carry a pack on skis. | TBA | John Banks |
| October | |||||
| Tuesday 9th | Meeting | . | Club Meeting 8.00pm, Hawthorn Library
Presentation night and party |
- | Glenn Patmore |
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Grading of Trips
Easy - Recommended for first-time cross-country skiers, with skiing only on gentle slopes and groomed trails and possibly some instruction, depending on the trip, group and other circumstances.
Medium - Recommended for those with some previous experience and skill in cross-country skiing, with skiing in backcountry as well as groomed trails.
You should expect steeper slopes and more varied terrain, and are expected to be able to execute basic snowplough turns and stops.
Hard - Recommended only for those capable of travelling over 20km a day off trail and in varied terrain, and in some cases, with a heavy pack.
All - A ski day suitable for all skill levels, typically involving some instruction.
Easy - Recommended for first-time cross-country skiers, with skiing only on gentle slopes and groomed trails and possibly some instruction, depending on the trip, group and other circumstances.
Medium - Recommended for those with some previous experience and skill in cross-country skiing, with skiing in backcountry as well as groomed trails.
You should expect steeper slopes and more varied terrain, and are expected to be able to execute basic snowplough turns and stops.
Hard - Recommended only for those capable of travelling over 20km a day off trail and in varied terrain, and in some cases, with a heavy pack.
All - A ski day suitable for all skill levels, typically involving some instruction.
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