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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 (Nov 20)

Join us for a Backcountry Women Adventure Women scenic shoulder season hike on Falcon Lake with a gorgeous viewpoint at Top of the World. The hike has moderate challenges with some ups and downs with some rugged and rocky terrain that is characteristic of the beautiful Whiteshell region. 

Here's a great chance to join a moderate paced and relaxing hike while enjoying good company. **PLUS, THIS ISN'T JUST ANY ADVENTURE WOMEN HIKE**

• Start the day gathering at the Owl Wing Cafe at Falcon Trails Resort for some pre-hike goodies while we gear up and give group intros. (Note: you are responsible for your own purchases at Owl Wing.) 

• Hike Top of the World trail ~2:00 - ~3:45, back at Owl Wing for 3:45 - 4:00.

• Apres hike 4:00 - 5:00 hot tub off the Owl Wing (a special addition to our event)
  
  NOTE: the fee for this hike's registration incorporates the hot tub rental which cannot be waived from your registration. The hot tub capacity is 6-8, so if this event reaches our max of 10-12 participants, we will give each person ~30 mins of hot tub time.

• *Owl Wing Cafe also offers fat tire bike rentals should you wish to come early and do a self guided ride before the group activity!

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

Event Leaders: Ashley Moore Founder of Backcountry Women

Arrival Time: Arrive by *1:15. We will begin the hike no later than 2:00. The time arranged allows for you to grab Owl Wing snacks / beverages, attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for leaders to share information with the group. 

Location: Top of the World trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park. 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 3. 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.

Activity Category: Adventure Women hike - click for more info.
Duration/Distance: 4 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. If you need a rain shell or insulating layer for this event there is an opportunity to borrow these items - please reach out to your event leader!

Terrain: Rocky and forested terrain with some ups and downs. Traction aids like microspikes and hiking poles are advised in case of slippery conditions.

Pace: Moderate pace with breaks for water, taking in the viewpoint stops, and snacks. 

Please keep dogs at home. 

Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event, please go to the dedicated Chat on Facebook for Backcountry Women Carpooling. NOTE: The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the Backcountry Women - Community Forum Facebook group for your convenience, as well as a Pinned Post in the Chat. 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.