(AB) Cross-Country Ski Progression in Edmonton (Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9 2025)

Event Details

Black, Indigenous and Racialized community of Edmonton, Alberta, this event is for you to connect!

Looking for fun and interesting ways to get outside over the winter months? Cross-country skiing offers a great alternative for every skill level to get out and explore winter.

If you have never cross country skied before, and want a quick start on skis, this program is for you. Designed to introduce participants to cross country skiing, (classic technique), the program will focus on gaining comfort on skis, weight shift, flat terrain skills and basic hill techniques.

Discussion of proper equipment, dress, and trail etiquette will be hosted. Includes day pass and rental equipment.

We will be hosting a series of three lessons on the following dates/times:
Lesson #1: January 26, 1-3pm
Lesson #2: February 2, 1-3pm
Lesson #3: February 9, 1-3pm

Please only sign up if you can commit to all 3 lessons.

=== Strathcona County is located on Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta.  The First Peoples of this land include the Blackfoot (Niitsitapi), Gros Ventres (A’aninin), Cree (Nehiywak), Saulteaux (Anishinaabe), Dene, Nakota Sioux and later the Métis. ===

What you’ll need to bring/wear:
Warm clothes including moisture wicking base layers, mid layers to trap body heat, and water-resistant outerwear (snow jacket and snow pants), warm socks, and gloves or mitts. Sunglasses (optional).

Transportation: Please note that each participant will be responsible for getting to this event. Carpooling can be arranged by posting in our  Private Facebook Group. If you are carpooling with someone, please make sure to chip in for gas/parking.

Policy and Community Guidelines 

Inclusion Policy
At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community. 

Photo & Video Release Consent:
By purchasing a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour the Trails videographers and photographers. They will be used for the purpose of sharing experiences with the community and encouraging future participation in events, which can include but is not limited to, print or digital versions, social media and websites without compensation or recognition given. Colour the Trails will not use the photographs in a manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation toward you.
Please contact [email protected] BEFORE the event if you do not want to be photographed or on video during an event.

Cancellation Policy
There will be no full or partial refunds once the participation in the program is confirmed. Most of our work is done during planning and preparation stages. If a mentee needs to withdraw from the mentoring program early, there will be no fee adjustments. This includes in the case of injury as we still need to pay the instructor and cover the cost of operating the program, without a replacement participant.

We understand that there might be exceptional circumstances that lead to last-minute cancellations or program withdrawals. If you believe your situation qualifies as an exceptional circumstance, please contact our team as soon as possible. Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis, and a decision regarding the cancellation penalty will be made accordingly.

Content Creation Statement
We ask to respect our work and to not create content to promote any other brands or organizations using footage or images taken during our events. Our team is putting a lot of energy and time into creating community spaces with little support and unrelated organizations should not benefit from our hard labour. You are encouraged to share about Colour the Trails work as it shows the welcoming and safe space we are creating and word of mouth helps our community to grow!

Full list of policies here.