
Poles: Basic Hiking Skills & Techniques
Registration RequiredSeptember/October 2016|#14694
Oct 15, 2016
18 yrs +, Mixed
Fitness/WellnessAdults
Activity locationKennedy Grove: Fern Cottage
Description
KENNEDY GROVE - Morning session helps hikers learn poles, trail and body skills. Beginner to experienced hikers will learn techniques without the additional time or challenge of a practice hike. Uphill: Improve power, endurance, spine function. Downhill: Learn techniques for feeling safer and preserving joints - Save your knees!
Registration is required.
About Poles Classes: Learning how to use poles helps walkers & hikers improve endurance, posture, balance, confidence, strength and enhances enjoyment of the outdoors. All levels focus on learning anatomically-optimal techniques to achieve greater skill while learning how to avoid joint stress or strain. Carefully select class(es) that best suit your physical ability. A variety of top quality poles are provided at all seminars.
Hiking locations are based on the season/weather.
Mobility class locations offer indoor training and lovely/easy pole walks for practice.
Registration is Required.
Activity meeting dates
10/15/2016 (Sat) from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Instructor
Adventure Buddies
More Information
SupervisorColleen Massey REC
Number of sessions1
Registration dates
Aug 2, 2016 8:30 AM to Oct 12, 2016 11:59 PM
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Notes
If you decide to register for this class, first click the links in the upper-right corner and download 1) Info Letter - please read 2) Waiver/Emergency Form - fill out both sides, sign, and bring with you to class.