Earl Bales HIIT/Steep Hills – Casual Pace – L3 (Moderate)

Ready to sweat it out on the hills? Join us for a HIIT-style hill training hike

This hike aims to challenge you with steep climbs, rugged terrain, and a high-intensity workout. This isn’t a fast-paced hike, but it is intense. We’ll tackle multiple very steep hills in intervals, with plenty of chances to catch your breath, recover, or sit out a hill if needed.

This hike is not beginner-friendly, but it’s welcoming to anyone training and wanting to get stronger. Adjust the pace or hills as you need

Weather-Dependent Notice:
The hike is a go, (light) rain or shine; However, if there's a risk of excessive mud making the hills too slippery, the hike will be canceled with around 24 hours’ notice.

Distance & Duration:

• Length of hike: ~5 km
• Event duration: ~1.5 hours
• Trail maps: Random hill at Earl Bales park
• Difficulty level: L3 (Level 3/Moderate)

What to Bring:

• Water: 1~2 liters
• Extras: Additional pair of shoes for after the hike (Spring trails usually muddy). Gaiters (optional), Hiking pole (Highly recommended)
• Required Gear: Hiking boots or Trail Runners with good grip

Costs:

• Member Event fee: FREE EVENT
• If you'd like to ✨ support the group ✨, consider a small donation. You can contribute through our **Ko-Fi Page **☕ or bring a Toonie to the event. Every little bit helps keep things running.

Travel Coordination:

• No Travel Coordination for this Event, Meeting at Starting Point

Event Guidelines:

• Punctuality, Please arrive on time so we can start promptly. We won't be able to wait for more than 5min past the start time
• Pack out everything you bring (including nut shells, fruit peels, etc.) to help keep our trails clean.
• RSVP: Only those marked as “Going” and have confirmed travel details (if requested) are eligible to attend the event.
• If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, please update your RSVP as soon as possible.
• No-shows without prior communication may result in removal from future events.
• Weather Considerations The hike is a go rain or shine, so please be prepared for the conditions. for example, If it’s expected to rain, waterproof gear (like a jacket or shoes)
• Pets: please check with the organizer for details before bringing your pet.

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail