Beginner/Easy Snowshoe at Whitemud Park - Sun, Dec 14 2014

Beginner/Easy Snowshoe at Whitemud Park (12/14/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Whitemud Park-Alfred H Savage Centre

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 14 2014 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 13 2014 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.5 - 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Charlotte
Lynn F
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Snowshoe fun everyone. Beginners ARE ENCOURAGED to come out and try this easy and relaxing sport. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. It's a great opportunity to just check out the sport before you tackle something harder, or out-of-town.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that there is not enough snow, we will proceed anyway with a hike in the area.

***If you don't own snowshoes, I (Lynn) have been able to obtain a dozen pairs, so folks can try out the sport without having to rent them. I will make them available on a first come first serve basis. Please add your request in the notes section including if you require Small (under 150 lbs) Med (up to 200 lbs) or Large (up to 250 lbs) so I can ensure the right size. Or you can also rent a pair at either MEC or Totem Outfitters.

There are trails winding through the entire park. Some trails are packed and others will hopefully have lots of fluffy wonderful snow. Parts of the Snowshoe may require some elevation changes.

To find me, come inside the Alfred H Savage Centre. I will be wearing some sort of purple clothing and will have some snowshoes with me for those borrowing. If the weather changes and trails are not suitable for snowshoeing, we will go ahead with a hike in the area.

Required Items to Bring:
Water Weather-appropriate clothing (toques, gloves, etc., and dress in synthetic layers) Snowshoes and boots are required Hiking poles are recommended, but not required and as this is an easy trail folks should be fine.
Participants must provide their own equipment

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snack
Camera
Sunglasses

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

This park is located off Fox Drive and Keillor Road. Turn in at the Whitemud Park sign (located near the Whitemud Equestrian Centre). Follow the road staying left and it will take you past a small amenities building and under a bridge to the Savage Centre parking lot. Another major landmark is Fort Edmonton Park.

For directions from your home or to view the google map location, open this link by highlighting it, right click, click on "open link":

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Alfred+H.+Savage+Centre/@53.5026869,-113.560288,17z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x53a021da700ed507:0x27a7abaebc4e3d5!2sAlfred+H.+Savage+Centre!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x027a7abaebc4e3d5

Notes:

Consider renting snowshoes. This is an excellent way to experience the sport without a large commitment money or time wise. If you are renting snowshoes you may wish to reserve these rentals earlier than later as these rentals are especially popular on weekends.
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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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