Frequently Asked Questions

A "REGULAR" AVA event is an event with a fixed duration (usually one or two day) and hours (8 A.M. to 4 P.M. for example.). The local club selects a trail, marks the trail or draws maps and writes detailed walking instructions. Most clubs conduct one or two REGULAR EVENTS each year.

Unlike the REGULAR volkssport events limited to one or two days with set start and finish times, a YEAR ROUND EVENT (YRE) is a self-guided walking event available most days of the year. The local club selects a trail, draws maps and writes detailed walking instructions, and sets up a permanent starting point. You arrive during the stated open hours, register, take a map, and enjoy the trail. These events include series of state parks in several states, great tourist attractions and national parks and good daily exercise routes in hundreds of communities. Some are scenic, some are historical, some are just for exercise. Call the club to find out which events suit your interests. YREs give local citizens a daily exercise opportunity and make traveling more fun for volkssporters. There are over 1100 YREs throughout the USA and Canada. The Metrolina Walkers sponsors five YRE and there are many others in North and South Carolina. Click here for more details.

A group of walkers (one or more clubs) set a date and time for the group to start a selected YEAR ROUND EVENT. This type of event is very enjoyable for people that like to talk and meet new friends as they walk.

ANYONE -- Volkssporting is a family oriented activity. Infants may be pushed in strollers or carried in a backpack. While youngsters and senior citizens may participate, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Club membership is not required.