I don't know about you, but after lockdown I'm in the need of some regular activity to get the blood pumping!!
Monday nights until December, I'm going to be walking different sections of the Kororoit Creek Trail and I would love some company :) Pretty fields & creek views with some fun little things along the way. Each week may be a slightly different starting place and as sunset moves I may push the time back a bit, so check each event carefully.
This week we will start at Buckingham Reserve, Sunshine West and head SOUTH for about 30-45 mins, then turn back. The trail has some undulations but no big hills, and is paved the entire way. Shared pedestrian/cycle path.
Escaping Your Comfort Zone is Body Positive Adventures for women and non-binary crew. The outdoors don't care about your size, your speed or your fitness, and neither do we! 100% body positive, no focus on weightloss. Just having fun in the outdoors, cause we can!
This is 100% achievable for anyone without mobility issues, and we will take is slowly, with plenty of breather stops.
Hike Leader: *** Susan - I'll either be driving a dark grey Hyundai i30 or cycling (my bike has crochet flowers on the basket). I'll be wearing some sort of EYCZ merch (hoodie, tshirt, buff) so you can find me. ****
Important COVID Information -
- Due to Victorian government health directives on community sport and recreation, all participants must show hike leaders proof of their full vaccination status, or a valid exemption, prior to every walk they attend. If you cannot provide this information, you will be asked to not participate.
- All activities will be capped at 12 participants or less, at the leaders discretion.
- You can RSVP to only 1 event per week to keep it fair.
- All participants are required to CARRY a mask outside. Masks are no longer required outdoors, but please pay close attention to your social distancing if you have your mask off.
- Carpooling is discouraged, if you are, you should treat the car as an inside space, and wear a mask.
- Most importantly - PLEASE BE PATIENT! Volunteer leaders may take time to put up walks, as they have their own lives to catch up on. They also may need time to get comfortable with larger numbers. Many leaders and participants may feel anxious about being in groups again. Do not pressure any leaders to increase walk capacity.
- Please review the latest COVID information that applies to this hike
Hike Rating: Slow & Steady (refer to Hike Ratings for details)
- This hike is on wide, well-formed, marked trails, mostly flat, with some undulations.
- The trails may be compacted gravel, sand or dirt, with some stairs, short hills, or small obstacles.
- We will walk for 1.5-2hrs in total, with tons of drink and breather stops.
- This hike is beginner friendly, for those without specific mobility concerns, and always paced at the slowest in the group, to ensure no one is left behind.
If you are wondering if you're fit enough for this hike, the answer is YES! We all need to start somewhere and this is a great place to start - this is an excellent hike for beginners. Please contact me if you have any specific questions or concerns!
Kids: This walk is not suitable for kids/suitable for kids, due to low numbers I'm leaving these Adults only for now.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome if kept on a short lead, and all poop is picked up
Accessibility: This hike is not suitable for wheelchairs due to undulations, but please contact me if you have any questions
What to bring
- Head torch
- Properly fitting mask
- Hand sanitiser
- Water - at least 600ml. More if its hot.
- Wear comfortable exercise clothing, and layers are great as you can add and remove as you get hot or cold. Any comfortable shoes with laces will be fine.
- Bring a light, waterproof raincoat if you have one and rain is forecast.
- First aid kit, including any medications you might need, such as asthma puffers and antihistamines. Your health is your responsibility. Please alert the leader to the location of your medication (if you are carrying any).
- Emergency Contact/Medical Details form Please print out and fill in a copy of this form before your attend any EYCZ event, and leave it in your pack. If you can't access a printer, please simply write the details on a plain piece of paper, and put it in a ziplock bag in the top of your pack. Any medications you are carrying should be stored in the same section of your pack.
Other key information:
- For safety reasons, we ask all participants to reverse park where possible, for easy exit in case of an emergency (and easy access in the event of a flat battery)
- There are public toilets at Buckingham Reserve (meeting point).
- Parking: Buckingham Reserve
If you're coming from the North, you may wish to park at the end of Cannon St and walk across the bridge to Buckingham Reserve.
I look forward to seeing you!
Cheers
Susan Young
