Gold Bar Park Hills & Drills Intro to Backpacking - Thu, Apr 21 2011

Gold Bar Park Hills & Drills Intro to Backpacking (4/21/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Goldbar Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Apr 21 2011 5:45 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 21 2011 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 1/2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Joanne M
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a conditioning hike. The mountain hiking and backpacking season for most people is coming soon. This event is a faster pace urban hike with some stairs climbing mixed in, with few stops. People wanting to backpack this season should wear a daypack or backpack with weight in it.

Hills and Drills as well as Back Pack Conditioning hikes are designed to put you though your paces as a prerequisite for weekends exploring various hiking trails around Alberta and BC.
Click HERE for more info and tips on beginner backpacking and hiking.
The hikes will be gradually increasing in distance, number of repetitions on the stairs and hills and drills; in order to prep us for the summer hiking/backpacking season! We will maintain a quick pace with few stops to rest.
We will meet at Gold Bar parking lot at 5:45 PM. Leaving right at 6:00 PM. Please insure you have good hiking foot wear and are well hydrated. Everyone is welcome even if you are not interested in backpacking.
Mae and Joanne will be in the Gold Bar parking lot, look for the yellow EOC hats.

Required Items to Bring:
Good foot wear
Clothing appropriate for the weather
Water
While there is still ice, ice grips or yak trax

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Headlamp

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To get to Goldbar park, drive north on 50th street past 109A Avenue. Follow the cross-country ski sign and turn right. Go past the treatment plant and the parking lot is on the left. We will meet in the parking lot. Check out my picture on the "Volunteers" page.

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!