Fort Edmonton Park / Back Pack Conditioning Hike and tent comparison - Mon, Apr 29 2013

Fort Edmonton Park / Back Pack Conditioning Hike and tent comparison (4/29/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Fort Edmonton Park - Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Apr 29 2013 6:55 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 29 2013 6:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 - 2.5 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

LarryL
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a back pack conditioning hike, it is more difficult than an urban hike. It is also one of several prerequisite hikes to qualify for a Mountain area back-pack trip

It is Spring and time for some exercise, no better place than the river valley and some of the challenging stairs it provides. So come on out and get fit for the hiking season.

We will meet in the parking lot at Fort Edmonton Park at 6:55 p.m. for registration and leaving at 7:10PM. for the hike.
Could encounter slippery conditions, dress accordingly. We will start with our hike past Fort Edmonton to the new Fort Edmonton Foot bridge. We will cross the bridge and encounter a 200 step staircase that we will do two times. Then we will proceed on through Patricia ravine into Quesnell and Rio Terrace past Laurier to the Quesnell bridge back to our cars.
The event should be about two hours long.

If the weather is decent, we will do a tent and tarp comparison at the end of the hike. Bring your tent so that new comers can see the differences in the designs. I will bring my 2 lb, 3 man tent tarp-tent that uses hiking poles for support and also my Hubba-Hubba that can also be set up in the rain.

Be sure to bring water and if need be, trail mix, power bars, to keep hydrated and energized during the hike..
event may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. Please check your emails the day of the event. Thanks.

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate footwear and clothing
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
cleats
hiking poles
back pack with weight if you want the extra challenge

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To get to Fort Edmonton Park take Whitemud to Fox Drive.
Take a left turn on Fort Edmonton Park Rd NW and follow the road into the parking lot.
We will meet on the East side close to the River Loop trail head.
Larry will be in the Silver VW Jetta and be wearing a Yellow EOC hat

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Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!