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How to Use POLES for Hiking & Outdoor Exercise

Saturday, February 11, 2012
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

POWER with Poles! Learn how to use your core muscles to help preserve your joints! Using your whole body while hiking feels GOOD. Vital, lifelong skills help reduce knee stress and prolong agility. Improve endurance, posture, balance, upper body strength and performance & confidence on the trail. Variety of Top Quality Poles Provided - Discover which poles fit you best & will help you achieve your goals. Note: 2 formats offered. Basic Skills morning class suitable for almost anyone without mobility challenges. Day class suitable for hikers novice to advanced & includes hikes from 3 to 8 miles (depending on location). Locations vary and are selected based on seasonal concerns as well as beauty & variety of terrain for practicing techniques.

Dates & Locations Offered:

¨  Sat, Feb 11, Mar 17 & April 14:      Black Diamond Mines Regional Park, Antioch

¨  Sat, Mar 3:              Mt. Tamalpais, San Anselmo

¨  Sat, April 7              Spring Lake, Santa Rosa

¨  Sat, April 20:           Live Oak Park, Berkeley

¨  Sun, April 22:          Pt Reyes National Seashore

Event Type(s): courses

Cost: $25 to $65

Location:
Black Diamond Mines Regional Park, Antioch
Google Map (always check directions with organizer)

Sponsor:

Event Contact:
Jayah Faye Paley
jayah@adventurebuddies.net
http://www.polesformobility.com/

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