Emily Murphy Park – Stairs/Hiking conditioning - Mon, Apr 20 2009

Emily Murphy Park – Stairs/Hiking conditioning (4/20/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Emily Murphy Park - Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Apr 20 2009 6:15 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Apr 19 2009 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 - 2 1/2 Hours, approx. 7 KM in length

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

John 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The mountain hiking and backpacking season for most people is coming soon.This event is a faster pace urban hike with some stairs climbing mixed in, with few stops.
We will meet in the parking lot at Emily Murphy Park at 6:15 pm for registration and leaving at 6:30 pm for the hike.
At this point members should be walking with weight in a pack to condition for backpacking events, if it's not your first or second event doing this. Mid way through the hike after we cross the blue walking bridge, we will come to a set of stairs near River Valley Road. Here we will climb the stairs for 2 - 15 minute intervals and then finish the hike to Emily Murphy Parking Lot. Could encounter mud, flooding and slippery conditions, dress accordingly.If the river rises above the banks, we will walk on the high ground.
Be sure to bring water to keep hydrated during the hike.

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.
poles for going up and down slippery hills

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To get to Emily Murphy Park take Whitemud to Gateway Blvd NW/ Calgary Trail NW north
Take a left on 82 Ave/ Whyte Ave
Turn right on 110 St NW
Take a left on Saskatchewan Drive NW
Keep to the right and take Emily Murphy Park Rd NW
Turn right into Emily Murphy Park
Once in the park turn left at the T intersection and meet in parking lot near the Groat Road Bridge.
John will be in a grey chevy malibu

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
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- 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:
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