Redwater Natural Area Snowshoe - Sun, Dec 19 2010

Redwater Natural Area Snowshoe (12/19/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Redwater Natural Area, east of Redwater and north of Fort Saskatchewan

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 19 2010 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 18 2010 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shirley M
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The Redwater Natural Area is a unique environment of sand dunes and interdune areas. This sandy natural area is home to a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The trail is in an off road vehicle area, but is one of the lesser frequented trails so it is good for snowshoeing. However, we will have to step off the trail now and then to let a snowmobile or two go by. Feel free to bring your dog as dogs can be off leash here. We will snowshoe for an hour, have some lunch, and then snowshoe for another hour, so don't forget to bring a lunch! Total round trip in snowshoes is about 7 km.

Due to the hilly nature of the dunes and the length of the hike, this is a moderate rated snowshoe event. Please do not sign up if you have never snowshoed before or are not fit enough to snowshoe hilly areas for 2 hours.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Weather-appropriate clothing (toques, gloves, waterproof or snow pants etc., and dress in synthetic layers - no cotton!)
Snowshoes and boots are required (absolutely no runners!) and hiking poles are strongly recommended
Participants must provide their own equipment - snowshoes can be rented at MEC or Totem
Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Dog
Camera
Sunglasses
Hot chocolate

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at Totem Outdoor Outfitters overflow parking at 10:00 am to organize the carpool (see directions to carpool location below) and will leave for the Redwater Natural Area promptly at 10:15 am. It is a one hour and fifteen minute drive. Please bring cash in case you end up riding with someone else. I will have printed directions on how to get to the Natural Area with me to give to the drivers. However, if you want to print your own, go to google maps and get directions from "Totem Outdoor Outfitters" to "Redwater Natural Area".

Totem is open 11-5 on Sunday, so if renting you will need to pick up your shoes on Saturday, but you will be able to return them when we get back.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

78.6Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $22.91 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, November 21, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

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!