About the Sole Sisters
Strap on your walking shoes and join the Sole Sisters walking group. This program is offered on Wednesdays from September to June (with a small break for Christmas) at various locations around the Oceanside area and is intended for women 50+, but all ages are welcome.
This is not a power walking group, but the group does walk at a moderate pace. On average, the group travels 6km. There is a leader at the front and a leader at the back. No one is left on their own.
Group of women posing on a log
Walk Safety Information - NEW UPDATES!
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1. There will be one leader at the front (the lead) and one leader at the end (the tail). All walkers must be in between. It is very important that the tail is the last person. This ensures that no one is ever left behind.
2. If you hear the whistle blow, you must stop and gather. This either means that a large gap has formed and we need to recollect or that there has been an incident that requires stopping. Once the situation has been addressed, the walk will continue.
3. It is important that you do not leave early without notifying a leader. We count at the beginning and end of each walk to make sure that everyone has made it back safely.
4. If a route includes crossing a busy road, the leaders may choose to stop and cross as a group. When you come to a road, please defer to the leaders to see how they want to handle the crossing.
5. We recommend that each person to wear a name tag. This can be as simple as a piece of masking tape with your name on it. This will help the leaders identify you if you are injured or unwell.
6. For the more challenging terrain, consider bringing poles. They can be a great help when navigating tricky spots!
Group of women on a forested trail in autumn
april 22 - boulder city trail
Description: The Boulder City Trail is a favourite among local mountain bikers, and you will see lots of evidence of their handy work. They have cleverly named many of the trails. The trail system is a mix of dirt paths and gravel trails. Anticipate lots of little ups and downs and some sections with roots, but no significant hills. The big boulders midway through the trail are quite impressive! Good footwear is definitely recommended. Some muddy sections and puddles are to be expected.
Directions: We will be meeting at the end of Grafton Road. To get there from Alberni Highway, take Errington Road. When you reach the 4-way at Errington General Store, turn left onto Grafton. Follow Grafton to the very end. Do not turn up the hill and into the school. Stay straight until your tires hit gravel. When Grafton rounds the corner, it turns into Terrace. We will meet at the corner of Grafton and Terrace Road (near the right-turn sign). The trailhead is difficult to spot from the road, but it's there. Promise!
Please note the map address below is approximate location.