Stairs @ 6pm - Wed, Oct 9 2013

Stairs @ 6pm (10/9/2013)

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.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport - Misc

Event Location:

Bottom of stairs

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Oct 9 2013 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Oct 9 2013 4:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

~1 hour

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Melanie
Simon
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

HIKERS and BACKPACKERS, feel free to bring a pack similar in weight and size to what you would bring on a hike. Really, really good training for your hikes/backpacking trips or just to improve your overall stamina.

Route #1:
There are 167 steps (~40m) up the stairs (works the thighs a lot) and then walk down the bike path to catch our breath.

Route #2:
Speed walk 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:
- Appropriate clothing/foorwear
- Cheerfulness :-)

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at the bottom of the stairs, next to the Calgary Curling Club.
Memorial Drive & approx 3rd Street NW
This is the parking lot EAST of the Curling Club (not the one belonging to the club). Accessed from Memorial Drive, the meeting point is located at the stairs across from Prince's Island Park, north side of Memorial.

NOTE: The Prince's Island Park parking lot (off Memorial Drive) is no longer free after 6pm. It costs up to a max of $2 to park there. Parking on the street is free after 6pm (BUT you need to watch out for streets that require a permit).

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

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: