Hills & Drills Intro to Backpacking - Sun, Apr 13 2008

Hills & Drills Intro to Backpacking (4/13/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Goldbar Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 13 2008 4:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 11 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark G
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Hill and drills will be a series of hikes desired to get you in shape and geared up for the up coming backpacking season. Each week or two I will set up a hike in the river valley area designed to put you though your paces leading up to many weekends exploring in the Rockies. Please click HERE for more info on where I would like to explore.

We will meet at Capilano Park parking lot at 3:50. Leaving right at 4:00 PM. Please ensure you have good foot wear and are well hydrated. Everyone is welcome even if you are not interested in backpacking. Look for the guy with the white Grand Am.

Required Items to Bring:
Good foot wear
Clothing appropriate for the weather
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Money for snacks afterward

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To get to Capilano Park, drive north on 50th street past 109A Avenue. Go down toward the river and turn left, park at the bridge entrance. We will meet in the parking lot. Check out my picture on the "Volunteers" page.

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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!