OOC Fitzroy Provincial Park Ski-O: CANCELLED

Ottawa, Canada
Jan 4, 2009

Type: Ski Orienteering - Local

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added by: boyle

The ski-O planned for Sunday 4th Jan at Fitzroy is CANCELLED.

The warm weather and rain ruined the good conditions we had before Christmas. Although the main trails groomed by the ski club are in OK shape they are icy and with places covered with debris from the strong winds. The secondary trails we require for a good ski-O are very icy and rough and with lots of branches and debris on the trails. I do not feel the conditions would be safe, fair, or fun, and with no significant snowfall in the forecast I decide it is best to cancel the event.

Registration: 10:30
Start at 11:15

Three courses offered, Novice 3km, Intermediate 5km, Advanced 9km. Course lengths are approximate and as 'crow flies'. Actual skiing distance is longer.

Electronic punching with SI-system is going be used, please bring your 'SI-dibblers'. Loaner dibblers for rent will be available for those who don't have their own.

Fee: $10.00 (cover Orienteering event and ski area trail fee).

Please pre-register by January 1, 2008 by sending an email to stefanb (at) xplornet (DOT) com to make sure we print enough maps.

Fitzroy Provincial Park is the location of the West Carleton Nordic Ski Club who groom approximately 10km of trails for both skating and classic ski technique. In additions there is a sizable network of skiable roads and trails. The area is relatively flat and the ski trails have beginner to intermediate difficulty. For current trail conditions see www.wcnordic.com.

Map: 1:10,000 ski-O map updated 2008.

Location: Fitzroy Provincial Park, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario, approximately 50km from downtown Ottawa.

Directions: From Ottawa go Hwy 417 west to the Carp Road exit.
Follow Carp Road north to Fitzroy Harbour.
Follow Provincial park signs to the park entrance.

Other information:
* In case of bad weather, please check the OOC web page or the OOC Hot Line (613-226-2773) for any last minute details.
* We are planning a bonfire at the start/finish area. Please bring hot dogs or other lunch food to heat over the open fire.

Questions:
Stefan Bergstrom email: stefanb (at) xplornet (DOT) com

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