Backpack Conditioning Hike - Sat, Apr 9 2016

Backpack Conditioning Hike (4/9/2016)

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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: Emily Murphy Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 9 2016  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 8 2016 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Susan D
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All - DO NOT USE
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
It is time to get ready for the backcountry. We will start in the city for our first of several weekends of hiking.

If you are new to backpacking start with a full daypack. If you are a experienced backpacker challenge yourself.

We will meet at Emily Murphy Park and hike toward Fort Edmonton Park and return (approximately 12 KM). Conditions could be icy so be sure to pack your ice cleats.


Required Items to Bring:
dress for the weather
water
snack
ice cleats

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
hiking poles
camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Please use google maps for Emily Murphy Park from your start location for specific directions.

The park is on the south side of Groat Bridge, east of Groat Road. Take the parks exit off Groat Road then follow the signs to Emily Murphy Park. Drive into the park and turn left at the river. We meet in the parking lot next to the Groat Road Bridge.


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:
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