Backpack Training - Edworthy/Bowness Half Marathon Loop ... Again! - Sat, May 23 2009

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Backpack Training - Edworthy/Bowness Half Marathon Loop ... Again! (5/23/2009)

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:

Hike - Backpack

Event Location:

Starting from Edworthy Park Carpark.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 23 2009 9:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 22 2009 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 6 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Dicte (Benn)
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance ~ 21 KM a Half Marathon! (give or take a couple of clicks)
Elevation gain: +/- 40 M

This event is mainly for the WCT wanna-go particpants but others who want to train are welcome. We will be walking as a group with laden backpacks
Minimum 50lbs. I have a weight scale!

Note that a backpack is a MUST. Pack your pack like you would for a 7-day backpacking trip. Gives you a really idea how your pack will weigh. Put in the sleeping bag, tent, cooking paraphernalia, 2 litres of water, clothes, food for 7 days, novels, boom box, teddy bear etc. Get used to the bulk too.

See Event Checklist

Those without a backpack will be asked to carry the water cooler that Ben has, loaded with chocolate cake and a keg of beer, balanced on their head, Indian style.

The Plan:
This will be a hike/walk loop with a loaded backpack. Moderate pace (Note its Ben's definition of Moderate). We will head to Bowness Park from Edworthy and turn around. Bring Lunch, we'll eat on the trail . After the event we'll reward ourselves with more beer at a pub, if we still have the legs to get there.....

Pre-Requisites:
- Ability to carry a loaded backpack over a considerable distance.
- a Minimum 50lb loaded Backpack (I have a weight scale!) Best to load your pack with stuff (with 7 days worth of food) you'd bring on an actual overnight camp. If you're lighter, you're only cheating yourself (This is training after all), if you're heavier, good for you!

Required Items to Bring:
- water
- lunch
- appropriate clothing
- your 50lb backpack, loaded up with stuff you'd bring for a 7 day trip.

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.
- six packs of beer for weight (just kidding!)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the east, go past Westbrook Mall along Bow Trail. Coming from the west, head along Bow Trail after Sarcee trail.
Turn north on 45 St SW.
Turn west on Spruce Drive SW
Enter Edworthy Park and take the first right in the park, you’ll head down a winding road to the park’s carpark which is on the SOUTH side of the river in the parking lot at Edworthy Park. (OPPOSITE side of the river to "Angels.")

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:

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