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PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (MAY 11)

We're giving back to the trails we love through a collaboration with the Manitoba Association of Trail Runners! This is a great opportunity to spend a fun day with great people who love the outdoors while combining hiking with participating in some trail maintenance (clearing dead-fall, trash clean up, trimming around trail signage, etc.) Expect to cover ~9.5 kms over 4-6 hours of trail maintenance on the Centennial Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park. We’ll be working on a stretch from the Lily Pond access to Bear Lake. *NOTE - THERE IS NO RUNNING, JUST HIKING!* 

This is an intermediate level activity due to the distance and physical requirements of the hike.

Everyone participating will need to also register themselves and see the event info here: https://www.matr.ca/2023-utofmb-manitoba-trail-race-events-calendar/trail-work-day-may2023 If you are not a Backcountry Women member but want to particpate, please register directly with the Manitoba Association of Trail Runners & we'll see you there!

We will proceed rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe.

Event Leaders: Ashley Moore and Kerry St George

Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:30am. We will begin the hike no later than 10:00am. The time arranged allows for you to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for leaders to share information with the group. 

Location: Meet at Bear Lake trailhead parking lot (pit toilets are available here). A valid Manitoba Parks pass is required and can be purchased online.

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 3. Territory. 

Overall Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 3.5/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Duration/Distance: Expect to cover ~9.5 kms over 4-6 hours
Experience: This event is open to participants with average level of fitness who have enough endurance to spend the day on trail. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate steady pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate outerwear and gear.

Terrain: Expect some ups and downs, as well as rooted and rocky Whiteshell terrain.

Pace: Moderate with stops for trail maintenance.

Please keep dogs 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.

Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.