Backpack Conditioning - Sun, May 10 2015

Backpack Conditioning (5/10/2015)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Blackfoot-Islet Lake Recreation Area
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 10 2015  1:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 9 2015 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:3-3.5 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
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:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will meet at the parking lot Blackfoot-Islet Lake trail head. There are many of trails that will provide a variety of terrain similar to an easy backpacking trip.

This will be a long hike so be prepared with lots of snacks, lunch and water. We will stop at the one of the shelters for a break.

Check the web site for information on this recreation area, if you are interested: http://www.albertaparks.ca/cooking-lake-blackfoot/information-facilities/day-use/islet-lake-staging-area.aspx

Required Items to Bring:
dress for the weather
hiking boots
water
lunch
snacks

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Go East on Sherwood Park freeway out of Edmonton. Sherwood Park freeway turns into Wye Rd. continue east until RR 220.

Please refer to google maps for specific directions from your location.

http://www.albertaparks.ca/cooking-lake-blackfoot/information-facilities/maps-directions.aspx There is a map on this web site, for more detailed directions.

Give yourself lots of time to get out to Islet Lake, to give you an idea of time, the drive is 1 hr. from Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre.


Notes:
I will not be setting up a car pool but let me know if you require a ride and I will do my best to connect you with another member.
- 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.

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:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!