Beginner intro to Snowshoing - Sat, Dec 2 2017

Beginner intro to Snowshoing (12/2/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Whitemud Park-Alfred H Savage Centre

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 2 2017 9:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 1 2017 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.5 - 2 hours. Includes intro instruction

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Lynn F
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

NOTE: event is dependent on snow conditions. If there is not enough snow the event will be rescheduled and regular registration posting and process will follow.

. Due to this being very popular we are adding a second sessions at 11:45 am. It be the exact same format. We will take the next on the waiting list up to 10 people.
Snowshoe fun everyone, so come out and try this easy and relaxing sport.We will meet inside at the Alfred Savage Centre at 9:30 am. This is a beginner event which will include a short overview on equipment and basic skills for snowshoeing. We will also show you a few types of snowshoes on the market for information and then hit the trail.

I will have snowshoes available to borrow if you don't own a pair so folks can try out the sport without having to rent them for this first try. Please add your size request in the notes section so I know what participants need.
Small (under 150 lbs) Med (up to 200 lbs) or Large (up to 250 lbs) so I can ensure you have the right size.

There are trails winding through the entire park. Some trails are packed and others will hopefully have lots of fluffy wonderful snow to explore. Parts of the Snowshoe may require some light elevation changes.

To find me, I will have on a Blue EOC Baseball hat in side the centre. Please let the coordinator know if you are unable to attend after the cut off date.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Winter or hiking boots(runners will not work)
Weather-appropriate clothing (toques, gloves, snowshoes) poles if you like but not required. and dress in synthetic layers) Snowshoes and boots are required Hiking poles are recommended, but not required

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snack
Camera
Sunglasses
Gators or Snowpants

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

This park is located off Fox Drive, enter through at the Whitemud Park sign (located near the Whitemud Equestrian Centre). Just past the Fort Edmonton Park turn off if you are coming down the Whitemud. Stay to the left. Follow the road staying left and it will take you past a small amenities building on the right and under a bridge to the Savage Center parking lot. Park.

For directions from your home or to view the google map location, open this link by highlighting it, right click, click on "open link":

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Alfred+H.+Savage +Cen tre/@53.5026869,-113.560288,17z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3 !1s0 x53a021da700ed507:0x27a7abaebc4e3d5!2sAlfred+H.+S ava g e+Centre!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x027a7abae bc4 e 3d5

Notes:

Please list what size of snowshoe you require if borrowing from me. Info on sizing in itinerary.

if there is a larger interest we may add an additional session at noon with the same agenda.
- 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!