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ONLINE: Ritch-er Speaker Series brings you Adventures on Trail

Join Ritchie residents Dan and Lisa as they share their adventures and lessons learned while hiking long distance trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail @ 4,192 km and Great Divide Trail @ 1,528 km.

Presenters: Daniel Tyrkalo and Lisa Howatt
Trail Lovers, Cliff Bar Haters and Long-Distance Hikers

Together they’ve experienced everything from rattlesnakes and monumental blisters on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 to never-ending rain and non-existent paths on the Great Divide Trail in 2019. Undetered, they are planning to hike the Continental Divide Trail, all 4,988 km, in the near future.

This talk promises a candid discussion of the highs and lows of trail life.

They’ll finish the evening with an overview of practical considerations for getting out there yourself, whether your goal is a weekend in the Rockies or something a little longer. Topics covered include:

Earlier Event: 8 March
Members-Only Pie Making
Later Event: 18 April
POSTPONED: Chili Cook-Off