Winter Hike Night on Winter Walk Day: Victoria, Emily Murphy, & Kinsmen Parks - Wed, Feb 5 2020

Winter Hike Night on Winter Walk Day: Victoria, Emily Murphy, & Kinsmen Parks (2/5/2020)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Royal Glenora Club (East gravel overflow parking lot at stairs)
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Feb 5 2020  6:50 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Feb 5 2020 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Mark G
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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:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Winter Walk Day is a province-wide initiative to get Albertans up and moving during the chilly winter months. Winter Walk Day celebrates our Alberta winter while promoting the year-round health benefits of walking. More than 800 organizations and 100,000 Albertans took part in 2019!

We will start out at the Royal Glenora Club at 7:00 PM sharp, go above Victoria Park, cross the river at Groat Road, pass Emily Murphy & Kinsmen Parks. We will then cross the Walterdale Bridge & head back towards the parking lot.

We'll be meeting in the gravel parking lot on the East side of the Royal Glenora Club. Mark will have a blue EOC cap hanging on the antenna of his car so you can recognise him.
The stairs nearby are a favourite among stair climbers because they are challenging, wide & offer a great view of the river valley. We will only be doing the stairs once in the beginning. After we return to the parking lot if you want extra exercise, you can go up & down the stairs as many times as you want :)

Difficulty: the walk will be at a "moderate-brisk" pace (approx 5km/h)
This urban hike will be about 9 km, with some icy sections.

Dogs are welcome on this hike, however they must be leashed because there is no off-leash area where we are going. If you are bringing your dog(s) please note this when you sign up for the event.


Required Items to Bring:
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Comfortable, supportive hiking footwear with good traction
-Flashlight, or headlamp
-Ice cleats
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Water
  • Snack
  • Dress in breathable layers to keep warm and avoid overheating.
  • Wear a hat. Most of your body heat is lost through your head.
  • Wear warm, waterproof boots, roomy enough to allow wiggle room for your toes.

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:The Royal Glenora Club is right off of River Valley Road just west of the High Level Bridge (near Victoria Golf Course). We will meet in the gravel parking lot to the East. Look for Mark with a yellow hat hanging from the antenna of his car.
    see map below


    Notes:

    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
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    - 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!