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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (Dec 4)

PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

Join us for a Backcountry Women Adventure Women hike off the beaten path exploring a new part of the Rennie area to cover several scenic trail systems in the Whiteshell, like Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Jean Lake. 

NOTE: This is your last chance for a Backcountry Women hike before 2026, so come enjoy a beautiful and fun day on the trails!

Further route details will be provided closer to the event to registered participants.
If you wish to carpool to this event, please see details under the carpools section below.

Event Leader: Joanne Keeping - jkeeping@mymts.net

Arrival Time: Arrive by 10:00 AM. We will begin the hike no later than 10:30 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: This adventure starts from Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants. 

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. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Duration/Distance: Approximately 8-10 kms total. Connect with event leader Joanne with any questions or concerns - jkeeping@mymts.net

Experience: This event is open to participants to 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.

Terrain: You can expect there may be mud in some areas, as well as elevation changes. More details to come in the event reminder email - this trail is being scouted prior to the event!

Pace: This activity will be at a steady pace with occasional breaks as needed, and an opportunity for tea break.

Please leave your dog(s) at home. 

Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event, please go to the dedicated Chat on Facebook for Backcountry Women Carpooling. NOTE: The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the Backcountry Women - Community Forum Facebook group for your convenience, as well as a Pinned Post in the Chat. 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.