Hiking Poles Skills & Techniques Plus Practice Hike

Registration Required
Jul-Aug 2023|#48611

Jul 29, 2023
18 yrs +, Mixed
Fitness/WellnessAdults
Activity locationReinhardt Redwood (Oakland): Owl Picnic Area

Description

REDWOOD- Hikers learn strategies for enhancing performance and confidence on the trail. Uphill: Improve power, endurance, posture, upper body strength, spine function. Downhill: Develop skills for feeling safer and preserving joints – Save your knees! Expert poles training PLUS a lovely Redwood hike on varied terrain.

This session is for HIKERS (beginner to experienced) but NOT for deconditioned individuals. If you are deconditioned or have any mobility challenges, please select another session. We have a hike, less than 5 miles, with a sustained up and a nice variety of terrain.


A variety of top-quality poles are provided for your use, or you may bring and use your own.


CAREFULLY read the descriptions and then select the class that best suits your physical ability and inclination. Different levels of classes are offered all year long.

- Approximately 5 days before the course, you will receive an email reminder from EB Parks which will include extremely helpful and seasonal info from your instructor. If you do not see this email, please check your spam, or junk folder. -

Class starts on time at 8:30am. Please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early so you can sign in, put on your hiking shoes, use the restroom, etc.

What to Bring
Participant Waiver/Emergency form – all pages filled out and signed before arrival.
Upon arrival, sign in on the sheet provided and place all pages of your completed waiver underneath the sign in sheet.
Hydration
Light snack AND light lunch
Pen, Mask, Hand Sanitizer, and rag to wipe poles
Towel or pad to sit on in case of wet surface (or camp chair)

What to Wear
Variable weather layered clothing
Sun Protection
Hiking shoes/boots with REAL tread (not worn out) for hiking classes
Note: inappropriate shoes may mean you will not be able to participate in the hiking portion of the class

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.


If you have any injuries, health conditions, physical limitations, concerns that would be helpful for the instructor to know, please contact the instructor via email before the class occurs to discuss. An email reminder will be sent out before the class with the instructor contact information.

Activity meeting dates

Jul 29, 2023
Sat8:30 AM - 2:15 PM

Instructor

Jayah Faye Paley

More Information

SupervisorKelsey Gielen
Number of sessions1

Registration dates

MembersJun 13, 2023 9:00 AM to Jul 24, 2023 4:00 PM
Resident non-membersJun 13, 2023 9:00 AM to Jul 24, 2023 4:00 PM
Non-resident non-membersJun 13, 2023 9:00 AM to Jul 24, 2023 4:00 PM
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