Lecture: GoWalk!: Beginner Urban Walking Series
GoWalk! Participant Orientation - Online Classroom
In this 2-hour evening session (6:30 to 8:30) we will introduce you to the essentials of urban waling starting with basics: Preparation, safety, general fitness tips and knowledge to make hitting the trail less daunting. We'll talk about the GoWalk! course and walks, about setting goals and how we'll help you reach them. We'll also introduce you to some amazing places you can go as you're just starting out, and even more amazing options if you choose to go a little further!
Contacts
- Wed, Oct 1, 2025
- Seattle Urban Walk Committee
- Urban Walking
- Adults
- Casual
- 16 (55 capacity)
- 7 (20 capacity)
- Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
- Sun, Sep 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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In this first session of the THIRD year Mountaineers GoWalk! series, we'll give you the basic information and tools to get started walking, share information about the series and what is involved, and connect you with a community of other walkers and dedicated volunteers who are eager to help you overcome any roadblocks or fears and get out there, starting from where you are! This session is required to graduate with a badge from the GoWalk! series.
Participants and instructors will meet virtually by Zoom with a link to be provided shortly before the session. We will send out zoom link to participants after registration for the course closes. Will be from 6:30 to 8:30 on October 1.
Required Equipment
None. We'll have examples of gear for you to look at, and help you learn how to decide what clothing and gear is essential for a given walk and set of conditions. As the series progresses we will help you fill in any gaps in your gear kit with a minimum of expense.