Buena Vista River Valley Hike - Wed, Feb 23 2022

Buena Vista River Valley Hike (2/23/2022)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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 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: City Valley Zoo - Main Parking lot just before Sir Wilfred Laurier Park, west of Buena Vista Road
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Feb 23 2022  6:45 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Feb 23 2022 5:45:00 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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
We will meet in the Valley Zoo main parking lot just before Sir Wilfred Laurier Park, west of Buena Vista Road at 6:45 PM for registration and leave at 6:50 PM for the hike.
We will be hiking at a brisk pace from the parking lot to the Buena Vista Off Leash area, going across the footbridge connecting to Hawrelak Park. We will then follow the river South West to parallel Fox Drive to the Quesnel Bridge . After we cross the river we will circle back to the Zoo along the original side of the river through Sir Wilfred Laurier Park. Some sections of the trail are steep and they can be slippery. Good footwear is essential, and ice cleats are often required.

Experienced intermediate hikers are all welcome, but please be advised that this hike has a very brisk pace (5.5 km/h) with single track narrow trails *and elevation. If you are signing up to the advanced hike, we expect you to keep up to the quick pace so you don't fall too far behind and lose the group.

  • **Please respect each other’s space with the required social distancing of all people in public spaces.

    (*Note we are not accepting cash donations at this time on our events. Please feel free to send donations to our Treasurer Donna M (Send electronic e-transfer to Treasurer@edmontonoutdoorclub.com. We are requesting $2.00 per event, or $20.00 for the year from members.


    • Required Items to Bring:
    - Appropriate footwear and clothing
    - Water
    - Ice cleats     		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    - Buff face cover
    - Backpack with weight for training

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Look for the coordinator with a royal blue EOC hat.

    Buena Vista Road, view larger map below.

    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!