HiKing-with-Santa: Family Christmas HiKe!
Sunday, December 18th, 2022
We are using Eventbrite to limit the group size. (Net proceeds from any donation helps us with food and gifts and maintain equipment and cameras for this and future events.)
✔ You must be the original person with a ticket, have a matching ID that matches your Eventbrite Ticket and have a copy/screen-shot of the eventbright QRCode to participate in this event! (Except kids, coordinator/host and supports.)
This is to help avoid scammers that will try to sell you fake tickets! Because of this, Kids accompanied by an Adult don't need a tickets. But every-one joining us must meet at the meeting spot to have you checked in.
• Notice: This is snail pace Hike. Please refer to the info in this event. Please don't message us asking for the same info.. if you are good with that, please join us!
Coordinator: Santa & His Helpers
☼ MEETING TIME: 1:00 pm
LENGTH: 2.5 Miles (Round trip)
HIKE LEVEL: Beginner - 2
DURATION: 3 Hours (approx)
✳️ For safety of the group, You must have an eventbright ticket to participate!
✳️ Kids accompanied by adult are don't need tickets.
✳️ All HiKes subject to change due to weather or trail conditions.
✳️ Please read ALL the general requirements and guidelines which apply to this HiKe on this event page!
MEETING LOCATION:
Ascot Hills Park
4371 Multnomah St,
90032 Los Angeles
● We will start HiKing at 1:15pm so plan on arriving at an appropriate time. Parking: is Free
HIKE WALK-THROUGH:
We will start from the parking lot located at Ascot HIlls Park. This community parks offers views of Downtown Los Angeles, mountains and surrounding cities. The hills right now are filled with Mustard flowers which look very beautiful. This trail is great for kids and for those who wish to begin hiking with some moderate inclines.
Beginner 2 – Beginner HiKes are 2 - 3 miles in length on mostly level ground. These are the HiKes that are targeted to people who have never HiKed before, and who have not lead a very active lifestyle (although hopefully we can help).
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Register to this event (this is for the safety of you and the group!
2. Read all the HiKe’s Details on this event page.
3. Make sure that the HiKe Level accommodates your HiKing experience.
4. If, and only if it suits you, then "RSVP/ Click going" for this event and show up the day of the HiKe with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this HiKe).
5. ONLY invite your friends that you think can do this HiKe.
6. Check back in a few days after the HiKe for the group picture and tag yourself and friends.
7. Register to this event on Eventbrite
NOTES FROM THE HIKE COORDINATOR:
* If you have plans on splitting from the group, please don’t attend this hike.
* If you have time constraints, please don’t attend this hiKe.
* Pack enough water for this trail
** Strollers are not permitted
REQUIRED:
✔ Water
✔ HiKing Boots/ comfortable walking shoes
RECOMMENDED:
✳Water with electrolytes - 1 liter
✳Snacks
✳Sun screen
✳Cap/hat
✳Wind breaker
✳And a smile ♡♡♡
IS IT DOG-FRIENDLY? Yes. You must pick up after your dog and carry a small container to give them water.
• Always keep your dog leashed, except when inside a vehicle, tent, dog crate, or portable kennel. Do not allow your dog to wander freely, pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter II, Sec. 261.8 (d).
• In addition, your dog must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
A WATER CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED.
• For your safety and the safety of the group, if you are not adequately prepared, gear or conditioning, you will be turned back for your safety and that of the group.
MY FRIEND SAID I COULD DO THIS HIKE; I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT:
Contrary to popular belief, you know your body and HiKing experience better than your friends. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced HiKer, please read our HiKe details page, as the HiKe may not suite your experience level. We will have a better experience if every HiKe has HiKers of the intended level.
✔ Please take the time to check out this event page before the HiKe for informational pieces leading up to the HiKe. You can also find the latest in on our Facebook Event Page, it is your responsibility to gain access to a event page, at least the night before or morning of, and check if any UPDATES have been made. It is your responsibility!
DISCLAIMER:
HiKing-with-Friends and its Coordinators, Leads, and Support Team do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the HiKe, you are confirming that you understand that all outdoor activities such as HiKing, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any coordinator, HiKing-with-Friends, or any group associated responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water, the right gear, equipment, and/or nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself!
PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT WAIVER:
By Attending our HiKes you grant permission to HiKing-with-Friends to use photographs and/ or video taken of you during this event for use in publications, website, and other forms of media without notifying you. You hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or printed electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to you or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photograph(s) and/ or video.
Not only will you gain physical benefits from HiKing, but you will be able to enjoy beautiful views, discover new places, meet new and friendly people, gain peace of mind, gain balance in life and you will discover that you can be happier! 🙂
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Thank you to the many people who have reached out and expressed the importance of our with-Friends Groups, and HiKing-with-Friends in their lives. At our core, and from the very beginning, with-Friends has been about bringing more people together to enjoy the great outdoors. For the past decade, we’ve been providing opportunities to do exactly that. We would like to continue to offer excursions that reconnect us with the great outdoors.
Hiking is one of California's permitted outdoor activities. We believe it is possible to maintain safe individual distances while HiKing. Our Coordinators and Santa are committed to the health and safety of our HiKers. As a precaution, we will be taking "No Touch" temperature check on HiKers joining us. We are also asking that you do not participate if you have any signs of being sick, have been sick, or around someone who has been sick in the last 21 days. The good thing is, being outdoors offers us the opportunity to reconnect with nature, while affording us room to satisfy personal space protocols for safety. We are asking that you forego the usual HiKing, KayaKing-with-Friends hugging and hand shakes with one an other.
Also, Please read the entire event post prior to our HiKing event. It has important information about expected supplies and equipment to bring, as well as what to expect on our event. Remember the meeting time is 1:00pm. If you have not join us before give yourself time to find us, so that we can get you all checked in and start our HiKe on time. We look forward to seeing you all well rested and ready for a fun day!
All disclaimers apply to this excursion. We reserve the right to refuse service or cancel any event in the interest of public safety recommendation.
Your Coordinators
HiKing-with-Friends