Callout

Invite others to join your adventure…

Please cut and paste the template below into an email when sending a Callout to the Wanderung mailing list, and ensure necessary details have been included. Then,… please proofread it one more time before sending.

For more details about Organizing a Callout, please review our Organizer’s Guide and FAQ.

Subject: HIKE CALL OUT [day of week] [date], [location]
DESCRIPTION:

DISTANCE:
ELEVATION GAIN:
TIME NEEDED:
BOOK RATING:

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION:
LATEST RETURN TIME:
AFTER HIKE PLANS:
MAXIMUM # HIKERS:
STRICT SIGN-UP DEADLINE:
PLEASE INDICATE: If you are bringing a car, and your cell phone # if you have one
ORGANIZER:
BRING: water, lunch, hiking boots, rain gear, money for your driver (if you are a passenger)
COSTS:

For example:

Subject: HIKE CALL OUT Sat Nov 23rd, Levette Lake
DESCRIPTION: Come and join me in hiking Levette Lake, it’s great, etc.

DISTANCE: 11 km
ELEVATION GAIN: 250 m
TIME NEEDED: 4.5 hrs
BOOK RATING: Moderate

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: Entrance to Safeway at Broadway and Commercial, 8 AM
LATEST RETURN TIME: 7pm
AFTER HIKE PLANS: example: dinner at pub, swim Whytecliff
MAXIMUM # HIKERS: 5
STRICT SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 5pm Friday
PLEASE INDICATE: If you are bringing a car, and your cell phone # if you have one
ORGANIZER: joeblow@wanderung.ca
BRING: water, lunch, hiking boots, rain gear, money for your driver (if you are a passenger)
COSTS PER PERSON: TBD, but probably about $10 per person based on 4 people per car.

The mailing list system will automatically add a short footer to the bottom of your message containing some basic safety and user etiquette information, and a notice about the Wanderung waiver.

More ambitious adventures may require a planning meeting to sort out complex logistical issues, or user competencies. Trips exceeding 2 days in duration would fit into this category, as would adventures requiring special gear or skill sets such as sea kayak or mountaineering trips. In these cases, use the following PLANNING Callout template to invite members to your meeting (click to show).

PLANNING Callout template
Subject: PLANNING for West Coast Trail trip
Destination: the famous West Coast Trail
Date & duration: aiming for Aug or Sept (range of dates is acceptable)
Group size: up to 6
Required experience: training will be discussed
First meeting: Feb 29, 7pm “The Grind” on Main St.
Description: – (Optional but encouraged.) For example:. “I’ve always wanted to do this but am seeking some adventure partners. I want to assemble a group and choose a date and then discuss some test hikes for the group to assess compatibility of this magnitude. Gear, food, etc will be discussed in follow-up meetings and e-mail. Meet me at the Grind if this trip interests you too.”