Monday Evening Stairs - Mon, Dec 8 2014

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Monday Evening Stairs (12/8/2014)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Near Calgary Curling Club

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Dec 8 2014 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 8 2014 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~1hr

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Gary B
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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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Let's stay in shape and make some friends!

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

Backpackers, this is an awesome opportunity to get used to the heavy pack weight!

Remember the rule of thumb - maximum pack weight should not exceed 30% of your body weight, and you should build up the weight over a number of weeks ....

Runners, you are welcome to join us, although the stairs can be very crowded and are not suitable, the switchbacks / bike path offer an excellent cross training opportunity.

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.

Required Items to Bring:
- water
- appropriate clothing
- backpack or day pack

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

- icers or other traction devices
- poles
- $$ 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:

Many thanks to Ben C for the original event write up.

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: