Spruce Woods Overnight Cross Country Ski Trip - ACC Manitoba Section

Join us for a weekend of cross country skiing in Spruce Woods Provincial Park! We will be skiing the Newfoundland trail and staying overnight at the Jackfish Lake Cabin. Total return trip is 41.7km

The Newfoundland Trail is a part of the Épinette Creek Trail System located within Spruce Woods Provincial Park. Beginning at a parking lot off Highway #5, the trail twists through the hills to Jackfish Lake near the Assiniboine River. Even though this is considered a backcountry trip, the trail is groomed regularly during the winter for cross-country skiers. Conditions are dictated by potential snow fall between our trip and the last time they groomed!

This ski trip is rated Intermediate-Difficult This trip is considered intermediate-difficult. We ask that participants have experience with long distance skiing (20km plus) prior to the trip. If you have any concerns you can contact the event organizer for more information.

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You need to be aware of the hazards associated with this event.

Please read through this list carefully before you sign up for the event:

Terrain Risks

Trees, tree wells, and tree stumps | Creeks | Rocks and Boulders |Holes and depressions below the snow surface| Variable and difficult snow conditions | Fences and other man-made structures | Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects | Encounters with domestic or wild animals | Loss of balance or control | Becoming lost or separated from the group | Slips, trips, and falls

Mitigated by Trained and experienced Guides, Satellite phone.

Communication, rescue and medical treatment Risks

• Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available
• Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
• If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow
• Mitigated by: First Aid Training, Rescue Training, Satellite phone.

Other Risks

• Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors
• Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact
• Equipment failure
• Negligent first aid
• Negligence of other people, including other guests
• Negligence on the part of the ACC Trip Leader. Negligence includes failure on the part of the ACC Trip Leader to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards of wilderness activities.

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FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

You can drive to the event on your own, however if you would like to carpool please indicate it on the registration form and at least 48 hours prior to the event the trip leader will help organize and arrange carpooling.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Your trip leaders Kasia and Jason will be in touch closer to the event. In the meantime, feel free to contact the club with any questions you may have: info@accmanitoba.ca

What equipment do I need to bring, and what equipment will be supplied by the organizers?

We will be staying overnight at Jackfish Cabin. The cabin features an indoor stove, axe and firewood. There are bunks for sleeping- you will need to bring your sleeping bag and sleeping pad, and personal food utensils. We will coordinate for meals and cookware.

If you have any questions on what to bring please contact the trip leader.

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