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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (OCT 14)
Join us for a Backcountry Women "Adventure Women" hike on the Spirit Sands and Devil's Punch Bowl Trail in Spruce Woods.
Event Leaders: Brittany Thiessen 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: Spirit Sands Trail, Spruce Woods Provincial Park. Click here for the Google maps location.
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 4/5.
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: 10 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: Sand, forest and grasslands. The trail has some ups and downs through the sand dunes and is very exposed to the elements. Portions of the trail are shaded and lead through forest.
Pace: Moderate with a break for a lunch at the Punch Bowl 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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