[MINDEN] SPECIAL 9KM HIKE and DAYTIME CAMPING 🏕 EVENT @ SHELDON LAKE 💙

Looking for an escape this weekend? Join a fun and proper wilderness hike in Queen Elizabeth 11 Wildlands Provincial park with some stunning views... perfect for Fall colours. We will hike to Sheldon Lake and possibly Anson Mountain 👌 😍

There are 2 options:
1.*** <<< 9km hike to Sheldon Lake >>> *** OR
2. 19km hike to Anson Mountain.

Group decided to do the 9KM hike on Saturday.

This is a day camping event. Bring your gear as we will set up for camp in front of the lake to enjoy the fall colours, swim and relax! This will be a great opportunity for beginners to practice setting up camp.

What to expect:

• *** 9km out and back hike suitable for strong beginners and intermediate-level hikers ***
• 150m elevation gain (some up and down, some inclines)
• forested paths with some technical hiking over tree roots and rocks
• camp break (bring your lunch) at Sheldon Lake
• optional swim
• event will finish around 6:00pm

Hike includes:

• free parking
• yoga stretches to warm up before we start the hike and again at the end of the hike
• relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
• mindful meditation includes forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). We will find a spot in the forest to practise for a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
• lunch break at the half-way point (bring your own lunch).

What you need to bring:

• wear hiking shoes/hiking boots/waterproof shoes (check the weather before you leave)
• pack at least 8 cups of water or hot beverage (4 × 500ml bottles = 8 cups of water 💧)
• lunch or snacks and a backpack to carry them in
• optional: hiking poles, swim wear/towel

Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud.

MEETING SPOT: Free parking (location posted in WhatsApp group)

MEETING TIME:
We meet at 11:00am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 10 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 10 spots. To join, please reserve a spot by sending the meetup fee as outlined below:

Meetup fee:
$30 before 6:00pm Friday

Please e-transfer to Event.Booking@hotmail.com and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME + "Sheldon Lake Hike".

Meetup fees help support in the extensive work involved in planning, organizing, and coordinating events for this group. * Hikes are organized by a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and the fee is affordable and lower than what other organizations charge for a day hike ($150+).

I provide a whatsapp group for important announcements and updates. Link will be provided in the event. I take photos of the event and share them in the chat after.

Carpool requests
I provide a carpool forum in the event where drivers and passengers can arrange with each other for rides. It is the responsibility of each hiker to find their own transportation. You can rent a car, invite a friend or family member who drives to the event, or post in the event for a carpool.

Cancelation policy:
Meetup fees are final (no refunds once a spot has been booked and confirmed). If the organizer has to reschedule an event for any reason, credit will be applied to the rescheduled hike or kept on file for future use).

This is the number one group for regular scheduled and organized hikes in Ontario, offering safe and enjoyable hikes for a fraction of the cost of other organizations.

See you there!

Christine Salib
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS

***YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR RSVP to NOT Going if you can not attend. If your RSVP remains going and you do not attend, you will be marked as a no show. You will not be added to future hikes with 3 no-shows.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY INFORMATION:
By RSVP'ing and paying the event fee (if applicable), you are confirming that you have read, understand and accept the following:

1. GTA Hiking Meetup is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk.
2. By joining this event as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member**.** This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts.