Hiking Poles Training: Skills & Techniques
Registration Required2025 Jul-Aug|#55982
Aug 13, 2025
18 yrs +, Mixed
Fitness/WellnessAdults
Activity locationRoberts Recreation Area (Oakland): Redwood Bowl Staging Area
Description
ROBERTS - Hikers learn strategies for enhancing performance and confidence on the trail. Uphill: Improve power, endurance, posture, upper body strength and spine function. Downhill: Develop skills for feeling safer and preserving joints – Save your knees! Morning training session without a practice hike, all level hikers welcome.
Meeting Location: Roberts Recreation Area (Oakland): Redwood Bowl Staging Area
* Walk to The Redwood Bowl Picnic Area
You’ll need at least 10 minutes to walk to The Bowl. Park at the far end of the parking lot. Walk up the road at the end of the road (where it flattens), turn LEFT, and walk for a couple of minutes. You’ll see the sign on the right that directs you down into The Bowl.
A variety of top-quality poles are provided for your use, or you may bring and use your own. If you bring your own poles, please make sure they are in working order and do not ask the instructor to repair, touch or work with them.
CAREFULLY read the descriptions and then select the class that best suits your physical ability and inclination.
Approximately 5 days before the course, you will receive an email reminder from EB Parks which will include helpful and seasonal info from your instructor. If you do not see this email, please check your spam, or junk folder.
What to Bring
Participant Waiver/Emergency form – all pages filled out and signed before arrival
Hydration
Rag to wipe poles
Fingerless bike gloves (optional)
Snack
What to Wear
Variable weather layered clothing; it can be chilly at the start of our session.
Sun Protection
Hiking shoes/boots with REAL tread (not worn out)
Required for Class Attendance: If you decide to register for this class, first click the link below and download Waiver/Emergency Form – fill out, sign, and bring to class. Also available in Spanish.
If you have any injuries, health conditions, physical limitations, or concerns that would be helpful for the instructor to know, please contact the instructor via email before the class occurs to discuss. An email reminder will be sent out before the class with the instructor contact information.
Instructor
Jayah Faye Paley
More Information
SupervisorKelsey Gielen
Number of sessions1
8 openings remaining
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