# Event Details - **Event Name**: Learn How to Use Poles for Hiking and Exercise + Short Practice Hike - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: POWER with POLES! Learn game-changing strategies for improving performance and confidence on the trail.About this EventLearning how to use poles enables you to engage your whole body while hiking and significantly improves performance and confidence on varied terrain. Uphill pole techniques empower you to feel more push, improving your endurance and pace; downhill techniques help save your knees, hips and spine! Optimal use of poles improves your posture, balance and upper body strength. Using and strengthening core muscles helps preserve your joints which prevents stress or strain in the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulder and neck. Engaging your whole body while hiking uses more calories which facilitates weight management while – at the same time – lowers perceived exertion – you feel more energy and endurance. Learn individualized skills that will reduce knee stress, improve back health, prolong agility and enable you to look around at nature instead of down at your feet. A variety of top quality poles will be available to help you discover which poles fit you best and can help you to achieve your goals. Hikers of all experience levels are welcome, from novice to advanced. Practice new skills on a nature pole-practice hike. Easy, relaxed pace. This session is about learning anatomically optimal techniques and skills that will enhance your outdoor adventures, regardless of how rigorous or gentle they are. Class size is limited so sign up early to reserve your space. Feel the rhythm, feel the power of POLES! The triple win of poles – you’re outside in beautiful Point Reyes, using your whole body, and connecting with your buddies. Instructor’s website and blog provide info on classes, exercises, adventures as well as training which helps people of all ages and abilities to learn skills and techniques that enable them to achieve their fitness goals and more fully enjoy the outdoors.Website & Blog: www.PolesForMobility.comJayah Faye Paley is an ACE certified Trainer and Mobility Coach, and the creator of an award-winning training on how to use POLES for Hiking, Walking and Mobility. Since 1998, Jayah has taught seminars helping and inspiring people of diverse abilities to achieve their fitness goals and more fully enjoy the outdoors. Details-We will be meeting at the Red Barn Classroom in Bear Valley, Point Reyes- Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in- Refunds available for all classes 7 days in advance of the start date, after 7 days and before 2 days, participants can credit their class for a future date. All requests less than 48 hours in advance will be declined.- Please follow the parking instructions for the facility used that day- Please provide an email you check regularly for updates and reminders about your class- Registration is required online prior to the event in order to maintain class sizes- Sales end 48 hours before the start date.- Waitlists are available when the class sells outTicket PricingA range of pricing options is available to meet your needs. We welcome your participation and appreciate your support at any level.What to BringVery Light lunch/snackDay Pack (fanny pack or light back pack - preferably with chest strap as we hold our shoulders differently when there’s no chest strap – you can use a bandana or tie if necessary)HydrationSunscreen/Sun hatLayered clothingFingerless Bike Gloves if you have themHiking shoes or boots WITH tread. Inappropriate hiking shoes will prevent you from participating in the practice hike in the afternoon. Sneakers, flip flops, shoes with worn out tread are not appropriate for hiking on trails. Notebook and Pen/Field Journal Eventbrite Confirmation EmailBinoculars (Optional)Camera (Optional)About the PRNSA Field InstituteThe PRNSA Field Institute offers hands-on environmental education classes throughout the year that foster enjoyment of Point Reyes National Seashore. Our classes are led by expert instructors, who take you out of your everyday life and into the natural world. We host a variety of classes about the arts and sciences and have something for everyone. You can reach the Field Institute at (415) 663-1200 x304 or by email at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.Interested in becoming a member of PRNSA? Click Here!Interested in becoming a PRNSA Field Institute volunteer facilitator, or are you an outdoor educator or artist who would like to teach a PRNSA Field Institute class? Send an Email!For any questions, please email us at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.Health GuidelinesMasks are welcome at your discretion as we all work together to remain healthy and safe. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/point-reyes-station/learn-how-to-use-poles-for-hiking-and-exercise-short-practice-hike/100001986460726507 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, trips-adventures, Art, health-wellness, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Flearn-how-to-use-poles-for-hiking-and-exercise-short-practice-hike-tickets-1986460726507 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.37, max: 74.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Point Reyes Station - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Red Barn - **lat**: 38.0432647 - **long**: -122.7977382 - **full address**: Red Barn, 75 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Point Reyes National Seashore Association (https://allevents.in/org/point-reyes-national-seashore-association/22516884) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b19c9fcdb653d42c891f964a02b9a0dc44ed2bd8b79bf97f3a99638c96674aa2-rimg-w940-h470-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1775090961 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8713eefc596c5bf08cecceb1d3b0e667b35f1bed16e12fd37002c325c45958ae-rimg-w400-h400-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1775090960 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am (-07:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Red Barn, 75 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 19.37 up to 74.49 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Point Reyes National Seashore Association - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Workshops, trips-adventures, Art, health-wellness, Meetups - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Learn How to Use Poles for Hiking and Exercise + Short Practice Hike ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Learn How to Use Poles for Hiking and Exercise + Short Practice Hike", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b19c9fcdb653d42c891f964a02b9a0dc44ed2bd8b79bf97f3a99638c96674aa2-rimg-w940-h470-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1775090961", "startDate": "2026-07-11T09:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-07-11T14:30:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/point-reyes-station/learn-how-to-use-poles-for-hiking-and-exercise-short-practice-hike/100001986460726507", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Red Barn", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "75 Bear Valley Road", "postalCode": "94956", "addressLocality": "Point Reyes Station", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.0432647", "longitude": "-122.7977382" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "POWER with POLES! 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