Advanced Fast Pace Hills Hike: New Route Westpointe Ravine to Wedgewood Beach - Wed, Nov 4 2020

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Advanced Fast Pace Hills Hike: New Route Westpointe Ravine to Wedgewood Beach (11/4/2020)

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: 4063 Whispering River Dr SW
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 4 2020  6:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 4 2020 5:45:00 PM
Event Duration:2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:


We will tour the single track mountain bike trails at Westpointe Ravine into Wedgewood Ravine via Cameron Heights trails.

If you have aspirations of doing rough terrain trails, particularly fast-packing and elevation, please join me for this fast paced hike at around 6 km/hr.

Anyone who is interested in this cardio challenge is welcome if you feel you are up to the boot camp pace hills and drills while covering over 11 kms in two hours!

Meet just North of this address: 4063 Whispering River Dr SW (I picked the house next to our trail-head) at 6:25 PM for a prompt departure at 6:30 PM (or earlier if the gang's all there). Look for Mark wearing (or holding) a blue EOC ball cap, or look up his profile picture on the volunteer page.
Experienced intermediate hikers are all welcome, but please be advised that this hike has a very brisk pace (6 km/h) with challenging single track narrow trails *and elevation. A real challenge!! If you are signing up to the advanced hike, we expect you to keep up to the fast pace so you don't fall too far behind and lose the group.

**There are important ways to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus, the most essential being to sanitize your hands frequently. We request that you **bring your own hand sanitizer** with you on the event. For all who choose to enjoy an EOC activity we require participants to follow all Federal and Provincial rules in regards to Covid- 19, and the 2 meters/ 6 feet of social distancing from all club members and the public while on the trails and in public spaces. ** Our activities are outdoors in uncrowded spaces where cross-contamination is considered lower risk, but strict precautions still need to be followed. click for more information and to learn more.

Additional requirements:

1. Create social space.
Avoid greeting each other where there is the potential for skin-to- skin contact, such as hugs or handshakes or high- fives. . When in doubt, share a friendly wave and 'hello'. Blow your nose, cough, sneeze, or clear your airway at least 2 metres away from others. Don't use clothing to wipe. Wear a mask in public places to help limit the risk of spread to others if you will be within 2 metres of people other than members of your own household.
  • **The government has indicated that masks may help. Therefore, we are leaving it to the discretion of participants to choose whether you'd like to wear masks. Be aware that this is not a requirement so you must be comfortable with others potentially not wearing masks (as long as social distancing is maintained).

    2. Are you feeling unwell?
    If you have a cough or flu-like symptoms, you must stay home, and should consider getting yourself tested by calling 8-1-1. Also the Alberta government states if you have symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat or runny nose, you MUST self-isolate for 10 days after the onset of symptoms and until your symptoms have resolved (whichever is longer). *If you are in mandatory self-isolation you can not legally go outside for a walk through your neighbourhood or park.

    3. Your EOC event hosts are volunteers.
    Participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, their current physical condition, current trail conditions, and are responsible for their own safety and well-being.

    4. Further important considerations:

  • The province has encouraged outdoor activities with physical distancing. Studies have shown the benefits of outdoor activity for staying healthy. Therefore, we are offering outdoor organized activities to support your best health and well-being.
  • **Please respect each other’s space with the required social distancing of all people in public spaces.


    Self test and Covid-19 FAQs here: click for more FAQ information, testing, and links for Alberta Health Covid-19.



    (*Note we are not accepting cash donations at this time on our events. Please feel free to send donations to our Treasurer Donna M (Send electronic e-transfer to Treasurer@edmontonoutdoorclub.com. We are requesting $2.00 per event, or $20.00 for the year from members.


    • Required Items to Bring:
  • *Hand sanitizer*
  • Your own food, water(don't share items)
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Water
  • Sturdy footwear with good traction (possibly ice grips)
  • Clothes for the weather
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    - Mask
    - Gaiters
    - Hiking pole(s)

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:We will meet just North of the house 4063 Whispering River Dr SW

    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!