Backpack Conditioning - McHugh's Bluff Special - Thu, Apr 16 2009

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Backpack Conditioning - McHugh's Bluff Special (4/16/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Near Calgary Curling Club

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Apr 16 2009 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 16 2009 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~1.5 hr

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ben Cheong
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Starting at the curling club, we're going to slowly meander the Bluffs from Center Street all the way to 10 ST and back. We will be spending as little time on the bicycle trail as possible. It will be mostly off road most of the way on the side of the Bluffs. Will be doing this for maybe 1.5 hours or until we get thirsty for beer. Whichever comes first. As mentioned, beverages kiddie or adult versions after the hike.

Backpackers, you need to bring the kitchen sink, microwave and then some.

Mandatory - Min 40lb pack.

There is about 120 feet (~40m) of Bluff's to climb. :0

Required Items to Bring:
- water
- appropriate clothing
- your backpack, loaded up with the heaviest weight you're currently comfortable with carrying. We recommend starting with a pack of about 25 pounds and working your way up to your personal maximum -- the experts recommend for that to be about 1/3 of your body weight. Water, rocks, books, your pet dog, anything with weight. You might also want to pack as you would for your trips. See our Backpacker Checklist for information about how to pack your pack. Even though we're filling up with water-weight, the "how-to-pack" section at the bottom of the checklist is still relevant.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- $$ for refreshments later
- warmish clothing if necessary
- adjustable hiking poles
- Icers
- flashlight
- whatever else you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Memorial Dr & approx 3th St NW
This is the 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 stairs across from Prince's Island Park, north side of Memorial.
Free parking after 6 pm & weekends.

Notes:

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