"BootsCamp" - Hiker and Backpacker Conditioning (7/27/2010)

Ahh, the lazzzy days of summer - the sun, sand and sea. Tired of the of beach and barbecue ? Well get ready to give your summer routine a jolt!.

NOTE: This is a D4 Event - NOT suitable for beginner(first-time walkers or hikers) - although, you can email me with details of your fitness ability and willingness to participate and learn.

Good cardio fitness improves your health and makes hiking, backpacking and outdoor adventure more enjoyable(no really, it does! Julian says so....)

Starting off with some full body stretching, followed by a cardio/bootcamp drill session - punches, squats, lunges, jumps, etc - we'll then head down the trails and work our way up, down and around the trails.

In the span of 2 hours, we will complete a cardio circuit incorporating flat road walk, 3 ski hills, 3 hilly ridges and up and down some stairs 5 times, followed by a break of sit ups and push ups before finishing off with another series of hill climbs.

As is customary, we'll head to a nearby venue for coffee after the event.

So come on by and have a great time! - the pace will be fast and we will work every muscle group

This is excellent conditioning for endurance and elevation on hiking trips, winter walking, snowshoeing and x-country sking, etc

And yes, this event goes ahead - rain or shine or snow or cold...or wateva!!

Earl Bales Park located at 4169 Bathurst Street, one light south of Sheppard Avenue West. Enter the park and continue on straight to the BACK parking area by the WASHROOMS/SKI HILLS

From Wilson Station - Bathurst 160 Bus.

From Sheppard Station - Sheppard 84 Bus.

From Bathurst Station - Bathurst 7C Bus.