Backpacking Conditioning - Sat, Apr 19 2014

Backpacking Conditioning (4/19/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kinsmen Sports Centre overflow parking lot
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 19 2014  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 18 2014 11:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5-3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Susan D
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Member Cost:$2.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
My philosophy for conditioning is a combination of endurance, weight in backpacks and hills. We will begin with endurance training and weight in our backpacks.

If you have not been too busy over the winter I would suggest a day pack with light weight and then if you have been busy push yourself and increase your weight.

This week we will meet at the Kinsman Sport Centre overflow parking lot and hike to Wm Hawrelak Park. If you are planning a backpacking trip this summer I encourage you start filling your backpack to start getting use to the weight.

This event is the third of many conditioning hikes leading to a backpacking/camping event in July in Kaninaskis country


Required Items to Bring:
dress for the weather
hiking boots
filled day pack
water
light snacks

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


How to Get There:
Event Directions:
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Follow the road past the Kinsmen Field House to the right, drive along the river's edge until you are almost under the High Level Bridge. On your left, in the Pitch & Putt area, you will arrive at the overflow parking lot.

Notes:
If you are bringing your dog please ensure you bring water for him. Also I will ask that you keep him/her on a leash at all times.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$2.00/Person
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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