Hiking Poles Training: Skills & Techniques
Registration Required2024 Jul-Aug|#52122
Aug 14, 2024
18 yrs +, Mixed
Fitness/WellnessAdults
Activity locationRoberts Recreation Area (Oakland): Redwood Bowl Picnic Area
Description
ROBERTS - Hikers learn strategies for enhancing performance and confidence on the trail. Uphill: Improve power, endurance, posture, upper body strength and spine function. Downhill: Develop skills for feeling safer and preserving joints – Save your knees! Morning training session without a practice hike, all level hikers welcome.
Meeting Location: Roberts Recreation Area (Oakland): Redwood Bowl Picnic Area
*You’ll need at least 10 minutes to walk to The Bowl Picnic Area.
A variety of top-quality poles are provided for your use, or you may bring and use your own. If you bring your own poles, please make sure they are in working order and do not ask the instructor to repair, touch or work with them.
CAREFULLY read the descriptions and then select the class that best suits your physical ability and inclination.
Approximately 5 days before the course, you will receive an email reminder from EB Parks which will include helpful and seasonal info from your instructor. If you do not see this email, please check your spam, or junk folder.
What to Bring
Participant Waiver/Emergency form – all pages filled out and signed before arrival
Hydration
Pen
Mask
Hand Sanitizer
Rag to wipe poles
What to Wear
Variable weather layered clothing
Sun Protection
Required for Class Attendance: If you decide to register for this class, first click the link below and download Waiver/Emergency Form – fill out, sign, and bring to class. Also available in Spanish.
Instructor will start class on time and will not be able to repeat class content for late arrivals. Please plan to arrive well before the class start time to give yourself time to park, gear up and walk to the designated site.
Activity meeting dates
Aug 14, 2024
Wed8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor
Jayah Faye Paley
More Information
SupervisorKelsey Gielen
Registration dates
Jun 4, 2024 9:00 AM to Aug 9, 2024 4:00 PM
Cancelled
Cancelled as of Aug 12, 2024.
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