Wednesday, May 26, 2010

International Trails Day




"International Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails to promote trail development, the use of trails and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. It is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in June."
 
Geology Hike
Come explore the rocks of Rockwood Park with us on a guided astronomy hike as part of International Trails Day, June 5th. Head out with Tim Shannon to wander the trails of Rockwood Park with stops at notable rock formations.

Date: Saturday, June 5
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Duration: about one and a half hours

Location: Rockwood Park
(Leaving from DayTripping Headquarters, in the lower level of the Lily Lake Pavilion.)

Guide: Tim Shannon

Cost: Just $5.00 per person (plus HST)

Please contact us in advance to let us know that you'll be attending
506-657-8747  tim@daytrippingnb.com


Class End-of-Year Outings


It's not too late to book your school end-of-year class party!

But it may be soon.

Contact us today to schedule your outdoor adventure recreation outing.

We still have some openings but our spring schedule is filling up quickly.


Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Take the Marathon by the Sea Nordic Walking Challenge!

Don't let anything stop you!



It doesn’t matter what level of fitness you are at! You’ll be ready if you start training now for the...

Marathon by the Sea
Nordic Walking Event

THIS YEAR, OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE 100 NORDIC WALKERS IN THE MARATHON!

Starts June 1
Register today!
  • call 657-8747
  • e-mail yennah@daytrippingnb.com
  • visit DayTripping @ Rockwood Park
    Lower Level, Lily Lake Pavilion, 55 Lake Drive South
Imagine accomplishing the goal of completing a HALF-MARATHON!

Even if you are not a runner, we can help you achieve this. We'll have you ready to Nordic Walk the Saint John Marathon on August 8. It’s a 10 week training program and includes a training manual as well as six days per week for training support. Sign up for our Nordic Walking Half-Marathon training program. All you have to do is make the commitment. Contact us today.



Keep one eye on the goal but focus on the training one day at a time!

Cost: $50+HST, includes manual, schedule and 10-week support program.

Hill training. Speed training. Long-distance training.


NEW: Pay your training registration fee online securely with your credit card using PayPal. Visit http://daytrippingnb.com/nordic_walking_half_marathon_training.html.

DayTripping Fitness Boot Camp


Get into terrific shape!

This boot camp will challenge your fitness level using the natural terrain of Rockwood Park and a pair of Nordic Walking poles.

You'll be targeting different muscle groups and challenging both your cardio and strength.

Poles will be provided for the duration of the course.



Duration: 6 weeks
Location: DayTripping @ Rockwood Park
Time: Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. (for approximately one hour)
Start Date: May 22nd
Cost: $80+HST



Instructor: Alex Sullivan, Certified Personal Trainer
Assisted by: Tim Shannon / Matt Dube

For more information, e-mail info@daytrippingnb.com or call 657-8747.

Walking Proud Nordic Walking Club


DayTripping @ Rockwood Park has grown into a diverse outdoor adventure recreation company, but it didn't always include pedal boats and kayaks, snowshoes and skis, mountain bikes and roller blades. DayTripping actually started out as a Nordic Walking club called Walking Proud. Yennah Hurley lead groups of Nordic Walkers on regular morning and evening walks at locations throughout the Greater Saint John Area. She sold poles out of the back of her van from an inventory in her basement and charged a monthly membership fee to participants.


The company has grown and morphed into something much more. Shortly after opening a retail location for her Nordic Walking group at the Lily Lake Pavilion in Rockwood Park, Yennah began expanding her service offerings. DayTripping now offers a variety of outdoor adventure recreation equipment rentals and provides guides and instructors for individuals and groups for activities like rock climbing, geocaching and interpretive nature hikes. The staff of DayTripping is also gearing up for it's second summer day camp program.

Despite all of the changes at DayTripping, Yennah is still walking proudly with her Nordic Walking poles. Yennah is a certified National Coach and Master Trainer with the International Nordic Walking Association in Finland and Nordic Walk North America in California. She regularly provides Nordic Walking workshops in communities across New Brunswick. DayTripping has Nordic Walking poles available for sale, and the Walking Proud club is still alive and well, *and now free*, providing Nordic Walkers with a fun, social environment to get out and enjoy their poles.


It's free to join in on a walk.

If you are looking for a fun and an enthusiastic walking group, let Yennah and her trained Nordic Walking Instructors take you on a great walk. They meet all over the city five days a week, mornings and evenings. All you have to do is show up at any of the following locations. 

Morning Nordic Walking Groups:
  • Monday - Wednesday - Friday: Commex Bus Stop parking lot (behind the bowling alley on the old Hampton Road in Quispamsis), 9:30 am.
  • Tuesday and Thursday - DayTripping @ Rockwood Park, 9:30 am.
Evening Nordic Walking Groups:
  • Monday – Red Whale Parking Lot, Quispamsis, 6:30 pm.
  • Tuesday – Alex Coffin's Fitness Shop, Harbour Passage, Market Square, 6:30 pm.
  • Thursday – DayTripping @ Rockwood Park, 6:30 pm.
If you would like to book a Nordic Walking workshop for your workplace, organization or community, contact Yennah Hurley. Call 657-8747 or e-mail yennah@daytrippingnb.com.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Rollerblade Sale


Adult Sizes: $100
Youth Sizes: $70

Multiple sizes available.
All skates are in like-new condition.
Supply is limited.

Prices do not include applicable 13% HST.




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