Gold Bar Park/ Strathcona Explorer - Thu, Oct 26 2023

Gold Bar Park/ Strathcona Explorer (10/26/2023)

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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:

Gold Bar Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Oct 26 2023 6:50 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 26 2023 6:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

Around 2 hours or less

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

EOC hikes are designed to put you though your paces as a prerequisite for weekends exploring various hiking trails around Alberta and David Thompson Country. Please click HERE for more info on Edmonton's River Valley System and Parks.

Click HE RE for more info and tips on novice backpacking and hiking.

We will meet at Gold Bar parking lot. This hike starts at 6:55 PM sharp.

Please ensure you have good hiking foot wear and are well hydrated.

Required Items to Bring:
-Good foot wear
-Clothing appropriate for the weather
-*Headlamp or flashlight

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Money for snacks afterward
-Water or start hydrated

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To get to Goldbar park, drive north on 50th street past 109A Avenue. Follow the cross-country ski sign and turn right. Go past the treatment plant and the parking lot is on the left. We will meet in the north side of the parking lot. Check out Mark's picture on the "Volunteers" page. Mark will be wearing a blue EOC hat.

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!