KelownaNow is teaming up with HikingAddiction to host the first annual KelownaNow hike. It will include a photo contest with some great prizes, so you’re not going to want to miss it!
There's something about being out in nature that refreshes and relaxes us. Standing on a mountain top is unparalleled in both the beauty of the view and the satisfaction of using nothing but your legs to get you up there. It encourages us to unplug, even if it's just for a few moments, and sit in awe of the natural world.
It’s time to strap on the hiking shoes and get outside! If you’ve been itching to head out on an adventure, but just don't know where to go, this is for you. We’re here to connect young outdoor enthusiasts in the Okanagan, regardless of your experience or fitness level, with a guided hike up Sugarloaf Mountain.
Hosted by Josh Hoggan, founder of local organization HikingAddiction, it is guaranteed to be a fun event full of fresh air and great people. Free to join and no commitment required, HikingAddiction is a group of adults ranging in age from their 20’s to 40’s that provides a platform for both locals and visitors to explore new areas and meet new people with similar interests.
Where: Sugarloaf Mountain (50-minute drive from downtown Kelowna)
When: 10am Sunday, April 23, 2017. Plan for about 2hrs round trip.
What: Sugarloaf Mountain is the infamous round-topped hill on the west side of Okanagan Lake, with stunning panoramic views. It starts out on an old logging road with a nice, easy incline, before heading up a trail with fairly steep switchbacks. You’ll have stunning views looking down at both Whiteman Creek and Okanagan Lake to the south. It is 4.54km round trip.
What to bring: Ensure you have proper footwear, water and snacks.
Directions:
1) From downtown Kelowna, take the bridge to West Kelowna
2) Take the Westside Rd exit.
3) Reset odometer immediately
4) At 41.2 km (after Fintry and Killarney Beach), turn LEFT onto a wide gravel road with signs for the North Westside Rd Transfer Station.
5) Reset odometer again
6) At 1.1 km, pass over a cattleguard.
7) At 1.5 km, notice a sand pit to your right, but continue on the main road to your left.
8) At 1.8 km, keep left to stay on the main road.
9) At 3.75 km, arrive at the small clearing with signs for Sugarloaf Mountain!
Think you have an eye for photography? Join us on the hike and snap some photos on your phone or camera. Tag #kelownanow and #kelownanowhike on Instagram for your chance to win one of two awesome prices:
Random Draw: Use the hashtag #kelownanowhike and post a photo from the hike and you will automatically be entered to win an Ikon Adventures helicopter ride for you and two of your friends!
KelownaNow's Choice: Our team here at KelownaNow will have a look at all entries (under the #kelownanowhike tag on Instagram) and choose the photo that best represents the day to win a wireless Bluetooth sound system or a backpack or water bottle from The North Face.
Pre-register by filling out the form below, or RSVP here, and be sure to arrive on time and ready to go! We will provide water and granola bars for all participants.
Disclaimer: Participate and hike at your own risk! HikingAddiction and KelownaNow and it's owners/organizers assume ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site.
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