River Valley Hike and Conditioning/ Intro to Backpacking - Wed, Apr 20 2022

River Valley Hike and Conditioning/ Intro to Backpacking (4/20/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

McNally Area

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 20 2022 6:25 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 20 2022 5:45:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This will be a series of hikes designed to get us in shape and geared up for upcoming backpacking, or hiking trips with the EOC. Each week or two we will hike in the river valley area on trails that will help condition us, leading up to enjoyable weekends potentially exploring the Rockies and our own Alberta "back yard".
On this trip we will explore some of the more common River Valley dirt and paved trails. This hike is rated as a D4 difficulty because some of the trails have a steep elevation incline sections and may have tree roots, muddy sections, loose surface, narrow trail. Bringing hiking poles or a walking stick is advised.

Please click HERE for more info and tips on beginner backpacking and hiking if you are interested. The EOC also has some great links and outdoor resources listed on our menu drop downs above on the webpage.

We will meet at McNally High School parking lot at 6:25 PM for introductions and questions, and then we will depart at 6:30 PM sharp. Please ensure you have good foot wear and are well hydrated. Everyone is welcome even if you are not interested in backpacking. Look for the guy with the blue EOC cap.

Afterwards we may go for some well deserved refreshments

Required Items to Bring:
-Good closed toe footwear
-Clothing appropriate for the weather
-Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Hiking poles
-Backpack
-Money for snacks afterwards if desired

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

See the link below for map and directions. We will meet in the parking lot. Check out my picture on the "Volunteers" page.

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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!