History• Started as a small group who skied recreationally in the river valley• In collaboration with the City of Edmonton, built a network of trails in Goldbar and Goldstick parks.•Over the last decade, the club has worked to construct a trail system encompassing 10 km • Lights for night skiing• Purchased “state of the art” grooming equipment•Over $1 million invested in trail development, facilities and grooming equipment

Club Activities

• Groom and maintain recreational ski trails for:– the skiing public in Edmonton and area– The City of Edmonton (ski instruction)– Edmonton Public School Board (ski instruction and

outdoor education)– Edmonton Separate School Board (ski instruction

and outdoor education)– University of Alberta Ski Club

Club Activities

• Adult lessons• Jackrabbit program (12 and under)• Cross country ski development and racing• Biathlon ski development and racing• Masters ski development• Coaching development• Annual ski swap (Goldbar Elementary School)• Social activities (fun races, potlucks, etc)

Club Alumni & Membership• Currently have 4 racers on National cross

country and biathlon teams• Club Alumni include 4 Olympians and many

who have competed internationally• Currently have about 600

club members including seniors, adults, teenagers and children

Goldbar Trails – Lake and 50th Street

Goldbar Trails – Esso Hill & Entrance to Woodcutters

Goldbar Trails – Switchbacks and South Bend

Goldstick Park – Esso Hill and Middle Loop

Why Snowmaking & Trail Upgrades?

• Petro Canada Infrastructure presents unique opportunity

• No Snow Year 2005-06• Safety on the trails – wider with safer corners• Millions spent in southern Alberta – Canada Olympic

Park in Calgary and Canmore - $$ for northern Alberta facilities

• Edmonton’s weather is conducive to snow making• Need for a reliable ski venue

Trail System Refurbishment – 5 km

The Process• Preliminary Plans and Environmental

Assessment• Evaluate equipment and infrastructure available• Consultations with stakeholders – Edmonton ski

community, adjacent neighbours, walking and running community, City of Edmonton

• Grant applications• Final plans to the City of Edmonton• Construction in Spring/Summer/Fall of 2009

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