Hiking Poles Training: Skills & Techniques

Registration Required
Nov-Dec 2023|#49918

Nov 17, 2023
18 yrs +, Mixed
Fitness/WellnessAdults
Activity locationKennedy Grove (El Sobrante): Whistle Stop Picnic Area

Description

KENNEDY GROVE- 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! Small group, pole basics training session, easy terrain, all level hikers welcome.
A variety of top-quality poles are provided for your use.

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 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
• Hydration
• Light snack (plan on having lunch after the class)
• Pen, Mask, Hand Sanitizer, Rag to wipe poles
• Towel or pad to sit on in case of wet surface

What to Wear
• Variable weather layered clothing
• Sun Protection
• Hiking shoes/boots with REAL tread

Required for Class Attendance: If you decide to register for this class, first click the link below and download Waiver/Emergency Form – fill out both sides, 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

Nov 17, 2023
Fri9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Instructor

Jayah Faye Paley

More Information

SupervisorKelsey Gielen
SkillQualifies for Botanic pole hiking

Registration dates

MembersOct 10, 2023 9:00 AM to Nov 13, 2023 4:00 PM
Resident non-membersOct 10, 2023 9:00 AM to Nov 13, 2023 4:00 PM
Non-resident non-membersOct 10, 2023 9:00 AM to Nov 13, 2023 4:00 PM
Cancelled as of Nov 16, 2023.
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