Great Divide Trail (Nordic skiing)

Description: The Great Divide trail (Highway 1A) is probably the best trail in Lake Louise for beginner skiers or first-time skiers this season. The nice and wide trail is not exactly flat, but the hills are very gradual.
The trail will likely be crowded and finding a parking stop might be challenging. We will carpool to the trailhead as much as possible.

Grade: Easy

Distance: 10+ kms (out and back)

Height Gain: <100 meters

What to Bring: Please see the standard Day Trips Checklist under Resources https://calgaryskiclub.org/resources/cross-country/ on the Club website. Dress appropriately in layers for the weather.

Event Coordinator: Joad. Coach Joad will be able to give you some tips for improving your technique if you wish so. For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator prior to event at joad.clement@gmail.com or at (403) 875-1251 (cell) on the event day.

Meeting Time and Place: 10:15 a.m., lobby of the Lake Louise Inn for a departure at 10:30. Those members driving out for the day, it is recommended that you leave North Edworthy Park by 8:00 a.m. If driving/ carpooling on Saturday morning, contact Joad in advance, otherwise you may miss the group departure.

Trailhead meeting time and location: 10:40 a.m. | https://www.google.ca/maps/place/51%C2%B025'08.4%22N+116%C2%B012'13.4%22W/

Notice of Cancellation: The trip leader will post an update on Meetup if the trip has to be canceled or postponed. Please make sure your Meetup settings allow you to receive Meetup CSC notifications. Participants are asked to contact the trip leader if they have a change of plans.

Guest Policy: Guests are welcome to 'try us out' on a couple of events.

Driving Distance: 180 Kilometers from Calgary to Lake Louise. 5 Kilometers from Lake Louise Village to the Great Divide Trailhead.