"Unofficial"

Once again this year, a number of runners will be getting together on Wednesday evenings to train on portions of the Baden-Powell trail. Bill Dagg has offered to be a contact person for anyone wishing to join him on these runs.

Here are the details:

When: Wednesday April 6 - Wednesday June 29
Meet: 5:15 p.m. - Cleveland Dam parking lot
Start run: 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Contact: Bill Dagg
E-mail: bill.dagg@telus.net

Here are the planned runs:

Date Route Est. Duration (hr)
Apr 06 Brother's Ck. -> return 1.0 - 1.25
Apr 13 Brother's Ck. Cutoff Trail Loop 1.25 - 1.5
Apr 20 St. George's Trail -> return 1.25 - 1.5
Apr 27 Hollyburn Chute -> return 1.5 - 1.75
May 04 Brother's Ck. Full Loop 1.5 - 1.75
May 11 Lower Cypress Lookout -> return 1.5 - 1.75
May 18 Grouse via Old BCMC Trail -> return 1.5 - 1.75
May 25 Hollyburn Chute -> West Lake plateau -> return 1.75 - 2.0
Jun 01 Mountain Highway via St. George's Trail -> return 1.75 - 2.0
Jun 08 Hollyburn Ranger Cabin -> return 2.0 - 2.5
Jun 15 Grouse via Mountain Hwy. (Gondola or Grind down) 2.0 - 2.5
Jun 22 Upper Cypress Lookout -> return 2.0 - 2.5
Jun 29 Lower Cypress Lookout -> return 1.5 - 1.75
Jul 06 Rest!  

Here is some important information:

  1. All runs start at Cleveland Dam parking lot at 5:30pm sharp! Please target your arrival for 5:15 to account for unexpected delays.
  2. Routes are subject to change based on trail conditions.
  3. Runs take place rain or shine.
  4. If possible, please email Bill Dagg at bill.dagg@telus.net if you plan on coming so that we'll know to keep an eye out for you before heading off for the evening's run.
  5. You needn't be a Knee Knackering registrant to come along on these runs. Anyone who wants to experience North Shore trail running is welcome!
  6. Please note that these runs are not the responsibility of the Northshore Ultra Trailrunning Society (NUTS) or this year's Knee Knacker organizing committee. While we encourage runners to become as familiar as possible with the trail prior to race day, our insurance coverage only applies to the Sunday morning runs in May, June and July.

These runs are a great opportunity to experience first-hand parts of the actual KKNSTR race route as well as several other local trails. All skill levels are welcome.

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