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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 (AUG 26)
Join us for a Backcountry Women "Adventure Women" hike at Tunnel Island in Ontario (right before Kenora).
PLEASE NOTE: If there are any changes with requirements and restrictions for crossing provincial borders, participants will be contacted with an alternative plan.
Event Leaders: Chelsea Owasi - Click for more information!
Arrival Time: Arrive by 9 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: Tunnel Island trail. Trailhead is located just before Kenora, ON.
Backcountry Women acknowledges that this land was gifted to the City of Kenora, Grand Council Treaty #3 and the communities of local First Nations.
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 - click for more info.
Duration/Distance: 8-11 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: The trail leads through dense pine forest, grasslands and rocky shorelines with mixed terrain. There are multiple rocky climbs and descents.
Pace: Moderate with a break for a lunch and additional stops for water as needed.
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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