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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 (OCT. 31). 

Join us for a Backcountry Women Adventure Women hike on a portion of the Centennial Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park (from Telford Pond to Ross Lake). This hike travels through forest and on top of rocky ridges, offering beautiful views overlooking Ross Lake. The trail has some ups and downs along the way. This is a lesser travelled section of the Centennial Trail that offers a peaceful atmosphere among nature. 

If you wish to carpool to this event, please see details under the carpools section below.

Event Leaders: Brittany Thiessen Click for more information! 

Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:30 AM. We will begin the hike no later than 10:00 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: Centennial Trail trailhead at Telford Pond. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants. A valid Manitoba Parks pass is required and can be purchased online. **NOTE: There are no outhouses at the trailhead. Please plan accordingly. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 3. 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 hike - click for more info.
Duration/Distance: ~6 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: A mix of forests and exposed rocky ridges on the Canadian Shield with some ups and downs. Some wet/boggy areas if there has been recent rain/snow. 

Pace: Moderate with a break for lunch and additional stops for water/photos as needed.

Please keep dogs at home.

Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event go to the Backcountry Women - Community Forum group on Facebook. Select Chats near the top of the page (from a mobile device) or in a box on the right of the page (from a computer) and select the BCW Event Carpools chat. The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the group for your convenience. Please be sure you are familiar with the guidelines prior to use of this chat!

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.