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FALL/WINTER 2019-20 PROGRAMS, TRIPS & RENTALS NO WIFI. BETTER CONNECTION. FEATURES DISCOVER SNOWSHOEING P. 9 LEARN TO LOPPET P. 19 A NEW LANDING FOR HANG GLIDING VETERAN P. 27 BOWNESS PARK SKATE SHOP BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS HANG GLIDING | PARAGLIDING | TRACTION KITING Novice and Intermediate Lessons SKATE RENTALS & SKATE SHARPENING ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre/bowness-park mullerwindsports.com Novice Hang Gliding and Paragliding TRAIN HARDER UCalgary Alumni Jolly old St. Nick returns to CLIMB the Olympic Oval Nov. 23 HIGHER Bring your family for a festive spin around the fastest ice in the world. UCalgary Active Living memberships can take your outdoor pursuits to the next level. Learn more: alumni.ucalgary.ca/events Options start at just $47.25/mth. Alumni discounts. @ucalgaryalumni Aquatic Centre • Fitness Centre • Racquet Centre Climbing and Bouldering Walls • Olympic Oval INFORMATION Outdoor Centre Information ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Bowness Park............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Free Presentations ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 BIKING Biking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Repair and Tuning ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Cover picture by SNOWSHOEING JEFF BULLOCK Snowshoeing ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Trail Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Discover Snowshoeing................................................................................................................................................ 9 MOUNTAIN & SAFETY Crevasse Rescue .........................................................................................................................................................10 Caving ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 Avalanche Safety .........................................................................................................................................................11 Ice Climbing ................................................................................................................................................................12 Wilderness First Aid ...................................................................................................................................................13 Leadership ...................................................................................................................................................................14 Navigation ...................................................................................................................................................................15 SKIING Cross-country Skiing .................................................................................................................................................17 Loppet ..........................................................................................................................................................................18 Learn to Loppet ........................................................................................................................................................19 Backcountry Skiing ...................................................................................................................................................20 Telemark Skiing .........................................................................................................................................................20 Youth Programs ..........................................................................................................................................................21 WATER & PADDLING Sea Kayaking ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 River Kayaking ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Canoeing .....................................................................................................................................................................24 Fishing ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 WIND SPORTS Hang Gliding .............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Paragliding ................................................................................................................................................................. 25 A New Landing — John Janssen Feature .............................................................................................................27 CLIMBING Climbing......................................................................................................................................................................28 ucalgary.ca/ Bouldering ..................................................................................................................................................................31 outdoorcentre RENTALS Rentals Information and Prices ..........................................................................................................................32-33 OUTDOOR PROGRAMS & RENTALS | www.ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre | 403.220.5038 1 The University of Calgary Outdoor Centre is a partner with the Faculty of Kinesiology and University of Calgary Active Living. ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre | 403.220.5038 | [email protected] HOURS CONTACT CONNECT WITH US Friday – Monday 8 am – 8 pm OUTDOOR CENTRE FRONT DESK Follow us for the most up-to-the-minute updates Tuesday – Thursday 8 am – 6 pm 403.220.5038 on events, Bowness Park closures and program EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS [email protected] details. July – August 8 am – 8 pm CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER calgaryoutdoorcentre HOLIDAY CLOSURES 403.220.8459 [email protected] ucoutdoorcentre Closed all statutory holidays. MARKETING & ADVERTISING ucoutdoorcentre 403.220.2432 [email protected] REGISTER Tag your Outdoor Centre program or gear rental FOR PROGRAMS photos with #ucoutdoorcentre to be featured. outdoorcentre 1. ONLINE FIND US Find your program on our website then follow the The University of Calgary Outdoor Centre is registration links and check out with secure credit SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER located behind the Olympic Oval off of 24th Go to our website to opt in for our newsletter. card payment. You can register yourself, your Avenue NW. See the map below for directions to family or your friends. our main rental shop and FREE 15 minute FIND YOUR PROGRAM ON THE WEBSITE loading zone. Outdoor Centre programs are located alongside PARTNERS/ University of Calgary Outdoor Centre the Active Living programs at CONTRIBUTORS Kinesiology B180, 2500 University Drive NW . www.ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canmore Cave Tours 2. PHONE Duke of Edinburgh Awards Having problems finding your program or Go Trekkers with online registration? We can help. Call PARKING GPS City 403.220.5038. Muller Windsports Ask for a time-stamped parking pass to use our Outdoor Council of Canada 3. IN PERSON free 15-minute loading zone. Paddle Alberta Our shop staff can help you with registration Tourism Calgary and take payment directly. If you have questions Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine about a program feel free to email the program coordinator directly. Outdoor Centre Free 32 Avenue NW RENT GEAR Loading Zone Hotel Alma HA NW 39 Street Did you know that we have over 10,000 quality outdoor items available to rent? All of our gear Olympic Oval OO is checked and tuned and we regularly replace any old with new. Our knowledgeable staff can give you a primer on how to care for gear that you rent. West Campus Way SEE PAGE 32-33 FOR A FULL LIST OF RENTAL ITEMS, West Campus Drive PRICES AND HOURS OF OPERATION. Call 403.220.5038 or email [email protected] for booking information. OO Program and rental prices are subject to change. HA Please check our website for the most up-to- 24 Avenue NW Entry #3 From Crowchild University date information. Dr NW From 16 Ave 2 OUTDOOR PROGRAMS & RENTALS | www.ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre | 403.220.5038 Updated July 5, 2010 BOWNESS PARK The University of Calgary Outdoor Centre is working with the City of Calgary to operate the Bowness Park boathouse, mini train and skate shop. ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre/bowness [email protected] 403.247.0683