Hiking/Backpacking Training - The 400 - Mon, Sep 27 2010

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Hiking/Backpacking Training - The 400 (9/27/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Near Calgary Curling Club

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Sep 27 2010 6:15 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 27 2010 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~1hr

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Benn C
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

26 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

With the summer hiking season winding down let's stay in shape! Also a good way to help test and break in your latest gear!

Hikers, it's preferable you bring a pack similar in weight and size to what you would bring on a day hike.

Backpackers, in addition to the day pack specifications, you need to bring the kitchen sink, doghouse, microwave and then some.

Start at the level you are comfortable with and work your way up just remember it's supposed to be training so it ought to be a bit tougher to do). Really, really good training for your hikes/backpacking trips to come in summer or just to improve your overall stamina.

There are 120 feet, 167 steps, (~40m) of McHugh's Bluff to climb up.

Route #1:
There are 167 steps up the stairs (works the thighs a lot) and then walk down the bike path to catch our breath

Route #2:
Speed walk (aka fast!) up the bike path heading east and come down the stairs. Should feel it in the hips too if you go fast enough.

As is customary, those who wish will head to a pub after for refreshments; beer, juice or water, it's up to you! Protein and yeast after the workout is always good for morale and to get to know your fellow members better (this bit is a bonus)... which makes it more fun doesn't it?

So come on by and have a great way to start the week! Chatting with your fellow club members, forgetting about starting another week, etc...

Required Items to Bring:
- water
- appropriate clothing

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

- $$ for refreshments later
- warmish clothing if necessary
- whatever else you need

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Memorial Dr & approx 3th St NW
There is a parking lot EAST of the Curling Club (not the one belonging to the club).
Access from Memorial Drive, the meeting point is located at the bottom of the stairs across from Prince's Island Park, north side of Memorial.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: