IML
Walking Association Event: Discovery Walk Festival
Place: USA, Vancouver
(Washington)
Date: April
Registration
- by internet www.discoverywalk.org
- at the Hilton Hotel from Friday noon till 06.00 pm.
Fees
Number of
days
Pre-registration
Late registration
1
6,00
US$
8,00 US$
2
12,00
US$
16,00 US$
3
18,00
US$
24,00 US$
Routes |
KM |
Start time |
Place start / Finish place |
Finish time |
Friday |
± 5 km |
04.00 to 06.00 pm |
Hilton Hotel |
09.00 pm |
| |
± 10 km |
04.00 to 06.00 pm |
Hilton Hotel |
09.00 pm |
Saturday/Sunday |
± 42 km |
07:00 am - 07:30 am |
Hilton Hotel |
04.00 pm |
| |
± 32 km |
07:30 am - 08:00 am |
Hilton Hotel |
04.00 pm |
| |
± 21 km |
08:00 am - 10.00 am |
Hilton Hotel |
04.00 pm |
| |
± 11 km |
08:00 am - 01:00 pm |
Hilton Hotel |
04.00 pm |
| |
± 6 km |
08:00 am - 01:00 pm |
Hilton Hotel |
04.00 pm |
Track and weather conditions
 Description
of the tracks (road, landscape)
Walk enjoying Vancouver parks, greenways, and neighborhoods.
Good care along the road
Checkpoints along the walking routes each 5- 6 km provide
water, snacks, restrooms and a first aid kit.
Entertainment
At the Hilton Hotel enjoy music, food, drink all-day.
Friday Opening ceremonies at 6:30 pm
Sunday Closing ceremonies are planned for 4:00 pm.
Weather
There are normally quite a few sunny days in April. The temperature
is normally warm, but not hot. Rain showers can occur at anytime
in April, but the majority of days are dry.
Souvenir - award
Sanctioned by IML and IVV. Medal on ribbon for any day/distance.
Transport
- by flight: Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland,
Oregon, USA. Taxi to hotel.
- by train: AMTRAK serves Vancouver, Washington station.
- by car: Car rentals are available at Portland International
Airport. Taxi is available from the airport.
Accommodations
- hotel: Hilton Hotel is the start/finish for the walk. Other
hotels are available nearby.
- camping: RV camping is available nearby.
Information and reservation:
Walkers make their own reservations for accommodations. Vancouver
Hilton Hotel
301 West 6th Street, Vancouver Washington 98660. Identify
yourself as being with the Discovery Walk Festival. Tel: +1-360-993-4500
Fax: +1-360-993-4484 http://www.hilton.com. Other hotels may
be booked through the link on our web site: http://www.discoverywalk.org.
Tourist information about
the surroundings
Vancouver, Washington is next to Portland, Oregon, separated
by the Columbia River. Nearby tourist destinations include
the Columbia River Gorge with its many waterfalls, Mt. Hood,
Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and Pacific Ocean
beaches.
General information
- the language: English
- the money (currency): Dollars
Contact
International Walk Fest
PO Box 2009, Vancouver, WA 98668
tel. +1 36 08 92 67 58
e-mail: info@discoverywalk.org
internet: www.discoverywalk.org
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