Saturday, March 7 - Rock Climbing
-Climbing wall at Southport (Portage La Prairie)
-No prior climbing experience or equipment required
-Limited spots, first come first served
-Cost $10-$25 depending on number of participants
-If interested, contact Steffany at steffanypeters@hotmail.com
Saturday, April 18- Carberry Sandhills “Whine & Cheese Hike”
Strenuous Hike, approx. 13km with rolling hills
-If interested, text or email Rick & Sue at 204-724-5380 or sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com
Saturday, April 25- Adventure Smart Training
The goal of this session is to provide information in a classroom setting to club members on how to prepare for outdoor adventures including: trip planning, training for the skills needed for that event and taking the essentials to mitigate the risks. Following that we will move outdoors for a session on practical skill building including fire starting, shelter building and the importance of proper dress for the weather. This session is to be facilitated by Dennis and Brian (who are also members of Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association) following the Adventure Smart, Survive Outside program. The session location will be determined soon and communicated to club members.
10 am to 12:00 pm- Classroom Training
12 pm- Lunch (bring your own)
12:30 - 3:30 pm- Training in the Field
This would be for club members only- no charge.
-If interested, text Di at (204) 761-6698
Saturday, May 2 - Epinette Creek Hike
-11km total distance
-If interested, contact Steffany at steffanypeters@hotmail.com
Sunday, June 7- AGM & Planning Meeting
Pot Luck- Please bring something to BBQ & Salad or Dessert to share
-If interested, text or email Rick & Sue at 204-724-5380 or sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com
Multi-Day National Park Event
Robert & Audrey are planning a multi-day National Park Event
Proposed Dates: “August 31-September 3 (give or take a few days depending on people’s preferences & availability)
Expressions of Interest: Please email Robert at shwalukr@hotmail.com or Audrey at audreyclempson@gmail.com
Please reach out to Robert & Audrey very soon if you are interested in this event, so exact dates can be confirmed & campsites can be reserved.
Other events may be added; if so you will receive an email and they will be added to the website
https://www.westmanwildernessclub.ca/upcoming-events
Planning Meetings.
A meeting is held 3 times a year to plan upcoming events and enlist leaders for these events.
If you are interested in participating in these planning meetings either to provide ideas for activities, or to participate as a leader for the event, please attend the meeting or email ideas to Westman Wilderness Club via the "Contact us" on the menu.
