Hiking With Poles: Skills + Practice Hike
Location :
California 94708, USA
Status :
OpeningActivity Type :
Fitness/WellnessAbout Camp
TILDEN REGIONAL PARK - Learn strategies for enhancing performance and confidence on the trail. Uphill: Improve power, endurance, posture, upper body strength and spine function. Downhill: Develop skills for feeling safer and preserving joints – Save your knees! Small group. This session includes the same basic poles training as November 12 session PLUS a practice hike (less than 5 miles). Improve confidence, trail performance, stamina and strength. For HIKERS able to manage varied, sometimes steep terrain, narrow trails, uneven stairs, stream crossings.Expert training on how to use poles for hiking, walking & outdoor exercise. CAREFULLY read the descriptions and then select the class that best suits your physical ability and inclination. A variety of top quality poles are provided for your use.Meeting Place: Tilden (Berkeley): Orchard Picnic Site- Please plan to arrive on time for a prompt start; give yourself time to park and walk to designated site. -- Approximately 5 days before the course, you will receive an email reminder from EB Parks which will include helpful info from your instructor. If you do not see this email, please check your spam or junk folder. -What to Bring• Participant Waiver/Emergency form – all pages filled out and signed before arrival• Light lunch or snack• Water• Sun protection: Sunscreen, Hat• Fanny pack or Daypack with chest strap recommended (or bring a bandana)• A Pen• A rag to wipe off poles when done.• Mask, Hand sanitizer and wipes to wipe hands after eating and before handling loaner poles.What to Wear• Variable weather layered clothing• Sturdy hiking shoes or boots with tread• Hat & or sun coverageRequired for Class Attendance: If you decide to register for this class, first click the link below and download Waiver/Emergency Form – fill out both sides, sign and bring to class. Also available in Spanish.Waiver/ Emergency FormFormulario de Salud y exención