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Hiking Poles Training: Skills & Techniques

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2025 Sep-Oct|#56704

Oct 11, 2025
18 yrs +, Mixed
Fitness/WellnessAdults
Activity locationKennedy Grove (El Sobrante): Whistle Stop Picnic Area

Description

KENNEDY GROVE - 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! Expert training with a short practice hike, all level hikers welcome.

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
Pen
Mask
Hand Sanitizer
Rag to wipe poles
Fingerless bike gloves (optional)

What to Wear
Variable weather layered clothing; it can be chilly at the start of our session.
Sun Protection
Hiking/Trail shoes/boots with REAL tread. Please no sandals or sneakers or worn-out tread.
Note: Inappropriate shoes may mean you will not be able to participate in the hiking portion of the class and you will not receive a refund.

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.

Activity meeting dates

Oct 11, 2025
Sat8:15 AM - Noon

Instructor

Jayah Faye Paley

More Information

SupervisorKelsey Gielen
Number of sessions1

Registration dates

Aug 5, 2025 9:00 AM to Oct 6, 2025 4:00 PM
16 openings remaining
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