Capilano Park to Dawson Park Urban Hike - Sun, Apr 19 2009

Capilano Park to Dawson Park Urban Hike (4/19/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Capilano Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 19 2009 9:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 18 2009 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 to 2.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

John 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is an urban hike, not a backpacking conditioning hike. Pace will be slower than the conditioning event and there is no stairs on this hike. LOL We will meet in the parking lot at Capilano Park parking lot at 9:45 am for registration. We will leave at 10:00am. for the hike.
The hike will last about 2 to 2.5 hrs
The pace of the walk will be quick for some and few stops along the way.We will stop at Dawson Park for a short washroom break.

You could encounter snow,slush,mud, slippery conditions, this time of year, etc. - dress accordingly.Please don't wear sneakers on this hike.Be sure to bring water and if need be, trail mix, power bars, to keep hydrated and energized during the hike, bring ski poles for the down hill climb.

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate footwear( No sneakers) and clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snacks for the hike
walking or a ski pole for the hills, both up and down.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To get to Capilano Park take Whitemud to 50th street
Take a left on to 50th st. until you come to Capilano parking lot on the left hand side.
You will pass Goldbar Treatment Plant on the right.
If you end at the river you went too far. We will meet in the parking lot at 9:45am and we leave on our hike at 10:00am. John will be in a burgandy 4X4 Chevy truck with a cap on it.

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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!