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PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, ONE DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (MARCH 15)

Join us for a Backcountry Women Adventure Women hike on Falcon Lake. Here's a great chance to join a chill paced and relaxing hike while enjoying good company. Be rewarded by a gorgeous elevated view at the Top of the World Viewpoint, and finish the day with a visit to the Owl Wing Cafe at Falcon Trails Resort for some post-hike goodies. (Note: you are responsible for your own purchases at Owl Wing.) The hike has moderate challenges with some ups and downs with some rugged and rocky terrain that is characteristic of the beautiful Whiteshell region. 

Falcon Trails Resort / Falcon Ridge also offers rentals such as fat tire bikes, snowshoes and has snow tubing available should you wish to stay after the event and make a full day of fun out of it!

If you wish to carpool to this event, please see details under the carpools section below.

Event Leaders: Ashley Moore and Brittany Thiessen

Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:30AM. We will begin the hike no later than 10:00 AM. 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: Top of the World trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants. 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 2/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Activity Category: Adventure Women hike - click for more info.
Duration/Distance: 3.4 KM
Experience: This event is open to participants with an average level of fitness who have some hiking experience. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate footwear, gear and outerwear. If you need a rain shell or insulating layer for this event there is an opportunity to borrow these items - please reach out to your event leader!

Terrain: Rocky and forested terrain with some ups and downs. Due to melting/freezing at this time of year, traction aids like microspikes and hiking poles are advised.

Pace: Easy pace with breaks for water, taking in the viewpoint stops, and snacks. 

Please keep dogs at home. 

Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event go to the Backcountry Women - Community Forum group on Facebook. Select Chats near the top of the page (from a mobile device) or in a box on the right of the page (from a computer) and select the BCW Event Carpools chat. The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the group for your convenience. Please be sure you are familiar with the guidelines prior to use of this chat!

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.