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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 (MARCH 30). 

Immerse yourself in the magic of the night as we embark on a journey along the Stony Mountain Quarry Trail! Please note that due to the recent time change and longer days, we will start this event in the daylight. This gives us the unique opportunity to experience a beautiful sunset on the trail, hopefully catching the moonrise partway through or toward the end of our hike.

This moon has been traditionally called the Sucker Moon (Anishinaabe/Ojibwe), Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin), Pink Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Boiling Sap Moon, and many others by Indigenous peoples in Manitoba and other parts of North America. It is a time for renewal and honoring the earth as nature re-awakens.

As we hike, we will pause periodically to gaze at the sunset, the landscape, and the Full Moon. This moon is associated with the coming of spring, renewal and the re-awakening of nature. This moon signals a time to honour the earth and plant seeds of intention for the upcoming season. 

We encourage you to learn more about the specific teachings and stories of these communities.

Our Full Moon Hikes require that everyone carry their own light source, whether a headlamp or flashlight (mandatory). 

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

Event Leader: Brittany Thiessen

Arrival Time: By 7:15 PM. We will begin the hike no later than 7:30 pm. The time arranged allows for you to have time to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for the leader to share information with the group. 

Location: Stony Mountain Quarry Trail in Stony Mountain, Manitoba. 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 1/5.

This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Activity Category: Full Moon Series (special series)
Duration/Distance: Approximately 1.5 hours. The trail is around 2.5 km and we will do two loops. 
Experience: All skill levels welcome. You should have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate, steady pace for the duration of the activity. Appropriate footwear and layered clothing is required.
Terrain: The trail is gravel and is mostly flat but includes some gentle inclines and declines. It may be ice or snow covered at this time of year. Traction aids / hiking poles are recommended.

Pace: This activity will be at a steady, moderate pace.

Please leave 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.