Edmonton Hiking for Fitness

Hiking is a great way to get fit and stay fit. This is a group for people who prefer to get their exercise outside in the fresh air in a forested setting. If you want to improve your fitness and you enjoy a challenge this is the hiking group for you. 
You must post a recognizable picture of yourself to join Edmonton Hiking For Fitness.

Fees are 2 $ per hike ( Toonies only please) payable in cash at the event. Or you may pay for 5 (10$) or 10 hikes (20$) in advance via etransfer to z99@live.ca. No refunds will be granted. Fees are based on the honor system and is self governing. It is the hikers responsibility to track their hikes and pay when the prepaid funds run out.
Edmonton Hiking For Fitness "No Show" policy:
Hikers with 1 "no show" will be sent a warning message which will require a response within 24 hours. If no response is received hiker will be removed from the group. Maximum amount of "no shows" is 2. Hikers with 2 "no shows" will be removed from the group. "No shows" can be excused by contacting the organizer (Ed) within 24 hours of the "no show".
This is in fairness to the many (and majority) of excellent hikers that belong to the EHF.

The EHF Hike rating system: 
A = 4-5 kph, with rest stops
B = 5-6 kph, minimal stops or nonstop
C = uncategorized (Hors catégorie) Hardest hike due to fast pace and difficult terrain or other difficult conditions rather than speed alone.

1 = mostly level terrain with few obstacles.
2 = mostly hilly terrain with many obstacles.
Obstacles = Steep hills, foliage, fallen trees, mud, roots etc.

As a rule of thumb:
A2 hike is twice as hard as a A1.
B2 hike is twice as hard as a B1.
C2 is twice as hard as a B2. 
When in doubt hikers should gain experience by taking the levels in order: A1, A2, B1, B2, C2.