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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (Dec 5th)

PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

Join us for a Backcountry Women Adventure Women hike exploring another Riparian Forest and historical area of Manitoba along the amazing Red River near Emerson Manitoba via a section of the Crow Wing Trail. This well established trail offers a variety of scenic sites, both natural and human made, and captures some historical references into Manitoba's beginnings. Further route details will be provided closer to the event to registered participants.

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

Event Leader: Joanne Keeping - jkeeping@mymts.net

Arrival Time: Arrive by 10:00 AM. We will begin the hike no later than 10:30 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: This adventure starts at the Emerson park and pool area. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants. 

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 1. Territory.

Overall Difficulty Rating: Due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 2/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Duration/Distance: Approximately 10 kms total, however total duration and distance will be adapted to the overall ability of the group participating. Connect with event leader Joanne with any questions or concerns - jkeeping@mymts.net

Experience: This event is open to participants with a beginner to average level of fitness who have some walking 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. There can be some wet/muddy areas depending on weather.

Terrain: This area was a part of a river bottom and now follows the bank of the Red River. You can expect there may be mud in some areas, with some small elevation changes and forest deadfall to the sides. Grasses and forest leaves can get slippery with recent precipitation.

Pace: This activity will be at a steady pace with occasional breaks as needed and an opportunity for tea break at Fort Dufferin. 

Please leave your dog(s) 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.