Description

Tubing is a fun winter activity that provides a good dose of adrenaline. Edelweiss offers 8 different tubing runs and a carpet lift. You can manage your level of excitement by choosing a mild run or a steeper, curvier slope that will increase your speed and have your tube spin.

Date of outing: February 5, 2015

Schedule:

• 11:45am: Meet Nancy Thiffault (Student Services Coordinator) and David Pratt (Teacher) on the ground floor of Arts Hall, 70 Laurier East.
• 12:00pm: Departure from campus. We will take a school bus to Edelweiss.
• 12:45pm: Arrival at Edelweiss.
  • Get your lift ticket.
  • Walk over to the tube storage area and grab a tube.
  • Make your way up and have fun tubing!
• 2:45pm: Departure from Edelweiss.
• 3:30pm: Arrival at uOttawa.

Cost: It’s free! We’ll take care of transportation and the tube rental.

What to bring:

• Your hat, scarf, mittens or gloves, warm socks and winter boots to stay warm. Snow pants are highly recommended.
• A lunch to eat on the bus while travelling to Edelweiss.
• Your EIP student card.
• Your health insurance card.
• To make the most of your outing you can also bring small snacks that can fit into your pockets and money for a hot chocolate break at the lodge.

Edelweiss tubing rules:

• Seated position required.
• One person per tube.
• Wait for trail to be completely clear before sliding.
• Evacuate the trail quickly at the bottom of the hill.
• Lift ticket is mandatory.
• Maximum of 4 people in a group or chain (tubes tied together).
• Bring the tube back to the storage area after using it.
• Respect the rules at all times.
• Lift ticket can be confiscated (taken away) if rules are not respected.

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