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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT (May 30)

PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

Join Backcountry Women as we take a scenic and peaceful walk through the beauty of Sandilands Forest, exploring a mixture of trail systems. Throughout our time on the trails, we will engage in some nature connection and mindfulness activities, and then pause to gather for a delightful Tea Time on the Trail. 

We will serve you some teas to sample, where you can indulge in a variety of aromatic teas including unique forest blends sourced from the Canadian Boreal forest. As we savor our beverages, we'll have the opportunity to connect with other nature enthusiasts and share our love for the outdoors. 

NOTE: participants are responsible for bringing their own travel mugs and dressing appropriately for conditions. We are providing a variety of hot teas that you can sample, which may even prove to be a new favourite for your next trip!

Backcountry Women Members: bring a non-member friend at a discounted price!

Event Leader: Joanne Keeping (a Certified Shinrin Yoku [forest therapy] guide who trained in Japan).

Arrival time: Arrive by 10:00. We'll begin the event promptly at 10:30 so please be on time. 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: Sandilands Forest. Exact location will be provided via the event reminder email to 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: Allow for 2 - 3 hours (approx.) for hiking/tea, and breaks; depending on the group and a variety of other factors, this varies.  Hike distance is about 5-6 kms.
Experience: All skill levels welcome. You should have the ability to walk with the group at a steady but relaxed pace for the duration of the activity. Appropriate footwear and layered clothing is required.

Be prepared for the upcoming heat! Participant will need plenty of water, a frozen bottle of water, sun protection and electrolytes (such as gatorade).

Terrain: Mainly sandy (uneven footing) with grass and dirt. 

Pace: This activity will be at a steady pace with breaks.

Please leave your dog(s) at home. 

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.

This event allows cancellation no less than 5 before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.