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PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (APRIL 30)
Join us for a Backcountry Women "Adventure Women" hike on Assiniboine and Cree loops as part of the Yellow Quill trail system in Spruce Woods Provincial Park. Hiking through a beautiful grassland, we will enjoy rolling rolling hills, open field, and scenic valley's.
Event Leaders: Christina Hiebert and Michelle Ip Click for more information!
Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:00 AM. We will begin the hike no later than 9:30 AM. The time arranged allows for you to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for leaders to share information with the group.
Location: Yellow Quill in Spruce Woods Provincial Park. Drivers must have a valid Manitoba Parks pass. They must be purchased online.
Backcountry Women acknowledges that this hike will take place on Treaty 1 Territory.
Overall Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 3/5.
This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.
Activity Category: Adventure Women
Duration/Distance: 10.9 KM
Experience: This event is open to participants with an average level of fitness who have some hiking experience. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate footwear, gear and outerwear.
Terrain: Rolling hills with grass, sand, and dirt.
Pace: Moderate with a break for lunch and additional stops for water as needed.
Important Note: There is no water available on this trail so participants must be able to carry 3 liters of water to ensure they have more than enough for the duration of the hike. Leaders will confirm that each participant has 3 liters of water before being permitted to join the hike.
Please keep dogs at home.
Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.
Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.
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