Full Moon Ride & Howl at Blackfoot Rec Area - Sat, Sep 9 2006

Full Moon Ride & Howl at Blackfoot Rec Area (9/9/2006)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Blackfoot Recreation Area - Waskahegan Staging Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 9 2006 7:15 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:15 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 6 2006 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3hrs +

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jason Demers
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come join the EOC on a night you will remember for years.

We will gather at the Blackfoot Recreation area then head out on our bikes on the “Lost Lake” trail to a wood cabin. The cabin is equipped with a wood stove and several picnic tables. It is a great little setting. Once arrived a fire will be started and give us a chance to roast marshmallows, eat smors (graham wafer cracker with marshmallows and chocolate – mmmmmm yummy), cook hotdogs, make some popcorn and eat other great snacks. Meanwhile we can enjoy the setting sun, rising of the full moon, the birds and squirrels that visit the cabin and whatever music or stories told by your fellow EOC colleagues!

Later in the evening we will set out under the light of the full moon and head back. There will be sufficient light that there will be no need for lights. Yet if you would like to bring your lights just in case please do. Every time I’ve hiked this trail at night I’ve seen a herd of moose and heard coyotes. Thus, there is a very good chance we will see some wildlife along the way.

This ride is rated moderate because of the distance (about 20km’s return) and the terrain. With that said the path is not very technical and is very wide.

Required Items to Bring:
- Mountain Bike
- Bike helmet
- Whistle
- $5.00 to cover the cost of food and snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Warm clothing
- Something to drink (during the ride and at the cabin)
- Musical instrument(s)
- Campfire stories (the scarier the better) and or songs. You may also want to bring a light or flashlight for your bike just in case you are not comfortable riding with only the moonlight.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

40 Minutes East of Edmonton. Adjacent to Elk Island National Park to the South

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:15 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, May 2, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

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!