| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: |  | Urban Hike | |
| Event Location: | |
Fort Edmonton Park - Parking Lot | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Dec 4 2021
10:30 AM
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Fri, Dec 3 2021 9:30:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 2-2.5 Hours | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D3: Moderate | |
| Event Coordinator(s): | |
Louise
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 6 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
Lets get outside for some exploring of the lesser known single track
trails at Whitemud Creek. As we will be traversing some steep
sections
that may be icy, microspikes and poles are required. We will meet at
the Fort Edmonton parking lot at the end nearest to the Quesnell
Bridge at 10:30 AM
for registration and
an
10:45 AM departure. You can find me in the blue Subaru. This will be
a
moderately paced hike (~ 4 to 4.5 km/hr) with occasional
opportunistic stops to take photos and will take approx 2.0 to 2.5
hours
to complete. We will head from Fort Edmonton along the river to
Whitemud Ravine and then along the single track trail to Snow Valley
and then return on the main trail back to Fort Edmonton.
**Please note that I do request that
all participants be fully vaccinated and be willing to provide proof of
vaccination and that distancing measures be adhered to when
hiking**
Whitemud Creek is home to several single track trails that
traverse the ravine through mature spruce and balsam poplar forests
providing some amazing birding and views of the valley, and
even a hidden spring. So bring your cameras, a keen
eye,
and a sense of adventure as we traverse this amazing place.
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Required Items to Bring:
microspikes and poles
Appropriate footwear and
clothing
Water/snacks
| | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | To get to Fort Edmonton Park take Whitemud Drive to
Fox
Drive.
Turn into Fort Edmonton Park Rd NW, and follow the
road into
the parking lot.
We will meet on the east side close to the River Loop
trail
head, near the Quesnell bridge. | |
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| Notes: |
**There are
important ways to protect yourself and
others
from
Coronavirus.
For
all who choose to enjoy an
EOC activity we require participants to
follow
all
Federal and Provincial rules in regards to
Covid-
19, and the 2 meters/ 6 feet of social
distancing
from all club members and the public while
on the
trails and in public spaces. ** Our
activities
are
outdoors in uncrowded spaces
where cross-contamination is considered
lower
risk, but strict precautions still need to
be
followed. click for more information
and
to learn more.
Additional
requirements:
1. Create social space. Avoid greeting each
other
where there is the potential for skin-to-
skin
contact, such as hugs or handshakes or high-
fives.
. When in doubt, share a friendly wave
and 'hello'. Blow your nose, cough, sneeze,
or
clear your airway at least 2 metres away
from
others. Don't use clothing to wipe. Wear a
mask
in
public places to help limit the risk of
spread to
others if you will be within 2 metres of
people
other than members of your own household.
**The government has indicated that
masks may
help, but the evidence is inconclusive.
Therefore, we are leaving it to the
discretion of
participants to choose whether you'd like to
wear
masks. Be aware that this is not a
requirement
so
you must be comfortable with others
potentially
not wearing masks.
2. Are you in a high- risk category?
Consider
self-
isolating if you are in a category with an
immunocompromised system. Consultations with
respiratory therapists indicate that
individuals
who suffer from asthma should exercise the
same
level of care they would exercise with other
viruses. Alberta's Chief Medical Officer has
stated individuals over 60, or anybody with
pre-
existing medical conditions are at increased
risk
of complications from Coronvirus (COVID-19).
3. Are you feeling unwell? Are you feeling
unwell?
If you have a cough or flu-like symptoms,
you
must stay home, and should consider
getting yourself tested by calling 8-1-1.
Also
the
Alberta government states if you have
symptoms
including fever, cough, shortness of breath,
difficulty breathing, sore throat or runny
nose,
you MUST self-isolate for 10 days after the
onset
of symptoms and until your symptoms have
resolved
(whichever is longer). *If you are in
mandatory
self-isolation you can not legally go
outside for
a walk through your neighbourhood or park.
4.
Your EOC event hosts are volunteers.
Participants
are responsible for assessing the current
road
conditions, current weather conditions,
their
current physical condition, current trail
conditions, and are responsible for their
own
safety and well-being.
5. Please no sharing of food and drinks; as
well
no carpooling.
6. Further important considerations:
The province has encouraged outdoor
activities
with physical distancing. Studies have
shown the
benefits of outdoor activity for staying
healthy.
Therefore, we are offering organized
activities
to
support your best health and well-being.
The province is permitting groups of up
to 15
participants to gather with physical
distancing.
Therefore, we have capped all events lower
at 12
to help reduce overall group size.
The province requires that you be
healthy to
attend events. Therefore, the event
organizer
will exercise their discretion to send a
participant home if they display symptoms of
illness.
The government continues to recommend
six
feet
of physical distancing. Therefore, the
lead
will
be enforcing this distancing throughout the
hike.
Anyone who is not acting in accordance with
this
requirement will be warned once. If non-
compliance continues, they will be asked to
leave
the activity.
**Please respect each other’s space. We
all
have our own opinions on COVID-19 and need
to
understand that we may not agree but must
respect
each other’s space with the required social
distancing of all people in public spaces.
Self test and Covid-19 FAQs here: click for more FAQ information, testing,
and
links for Alberta Health Covid-19.
- 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.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |