Emily Murphy Park – Stairs/Hiking conditioning - Thu, Apr 14 2011

Emily Murphy Park – Stairs/Hiking conditioning (4/14/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Emily Murphy Park - Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Apr 14 2011 5:45 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 14 2011 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 1/2 - 3 Hours, approx. 8-10 KM in length

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Joanne M
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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 conditioning hike. The mountain hiking and backpacking season for most people is coming soon. This event is a moderate to faster (BUT NOT SUPER FAST) pace urban hike with some stairs climbing mixed in, with few stops. People wanting to backpack this season should wear a daypack or backpack with weight in it.

We will meet in the parking lot at Emily Murphy Park at 5:45 pm for registration and leaving at 6:00 pm for the hike.
We will cross Groat bridge and head west past Government house Park, there is a set of stairs there that we will climb for a few repetitions. Then we will continue at a brisk pace through the ravine up to Riverside Drive down(back up, then down) the hill and across Buena Vista foot bridge into Hawrelak Park where we will encounter anouther set of stairs. We will climb those then after a short break we will head back through Hawrelak Park along the river and then finish the hike in Emily Murphy Parking Lot. Could encounter mud, ice, flooding and slippery conditions, dress accordingly.If the river rises above the banks, we will walk on the high ground.

Click HERE for more info and tips on beginner backpacking and hiking.

Be sure to bring water to keep hydrated during the hike.

Mae and Joanne will be in the parking lot near the Groat Bridge. Look for the yellow EOC hats

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate footwear and clothing
Water
Headlamp

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-poles for going up and down slippery hills
-ice grips or cleats

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.
Dave will be in a blue Honda Civic

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Notes:

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

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