Wednesday Hike: Blackmud Creek Ravine - Wed, Feb 26 2020

Wednesday Hike: Blackmud Creek Ravine (2/26/2020)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

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:

1006 103A St SW, South Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Feb 26 2020 6:50 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Feb 26 2020 5:45:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hours

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet in the South parking lot at Fountain Tire Office SW (see directions below). We will meet at 6:50 PM and leave at 7:00 PM sharp.
We will walk along the Blackmud Creek forested trails South to the old City campground, and then continue to follow the creek to some very scenic ravine trails. The event should be about two hours long.

Bring walking aids (walking stick, cleats/ice grips, etc) as desired as there will be slippery trail sections.
Be sure to bring water and if need be, trail mix, power bars, to keep hydrated and energized during the hike.
Please check your emails the day of the event in case of any weather warnings, or special weather considerations.

Dogs are welcome on this hike, however they must be *leashed because there is no off-leash area where we are going. If you are bringing your dog(s) please note this when you sign up for the event.

At the meeting place Mark will have a bright royal blue Edmonton Outdoor Club baseball cap hanging on the antenna of his car.

Required Items to Bring:
- Appropriate footwear and clothing
- Water
- Headlamp, or flashlight
- Boots with good grip (see recommended section)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Ice cleats that go over your boots (Found at MEC, or Totem Outfitters)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Just off Calgary trail on Ellerslie Road, turn South on 103A Street. You will see Tim Hortons, and Fountain Tire office building. Turn into parking lot and park in the South parking lot of the Fountain Tire multi floor office building. Look for Mark with a Blue EOC cap, or the group of hikers.

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!