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BACKPACKER TRAINING HIKE (6km) (3/31/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Eglinton West subway station

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 31 2012 9:15 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 30 2012 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1-2 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Caroline
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 19 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

BACKPACKER TRAINING HIKE

Have you ever wondered if you could hike 18 km with a full backpack? Here's a chance to start out slow and see how it goes. We will hike 6 km, from Eglinton West station down to Rosedale Station, carrying full packs. You can weight your pack with whatever you like, it doesn't have to be stuffed with backcountry gear, but it should weigh 25+ lbs. (If you are not sure if you can go 6 km at an easy average pace of 3.5km/hr then try tap water in empty water containers so if you are really lagging behind you can pour out some of the weight).

Also, you will need a proper pack, one that carries the weight on your hips. If you don't have one, Mountain Equipment and other outdoor stores rent them for a nominal fee - call to book in advance though. They can also advise you on getting a pack that fits you properly, so if you're not sure then drop by their store before our hike!

After our hike we can go somewhere closeby for a quick brunch.

We will follow this path:

Depart from Eglinton West Station
Down through Cedarvale
Past Casa Loma (optional detour for some stair-running with packs)
Through Roycroft Park
Through Ramsden Park
Arrive Rosedale Subway Station

WEATHER: This event is going ahead rain or shine. Bring rain gear just in case..

PRIORITY: If there is a waiting list priority will go to newer members or beginner backpackers.

NO SHOWS: If you can't make it please remove yourself from the event by the cutoff time. Anyone cancelling after that may receive a No Show.

WAITING LIST: If you are a new member I will try to get you on an event. Otherwise, to help make the waiting list fair to everyone I will give priority to people who regularly show up when they sign up. People who have trouble getting out to events and have dropped out a day or so beforehand (for whatever reason) may be moved to the waiting list for any other of my events they are on.

Required Items to Bring:

Proper hiking boots as you will be carrying a pack
proper backpacking pack
Water 1-2 L and snacks
Rain gear
Layered clothing as you will get hot (no cotton)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Snacks
Camara
Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Eglinton West Subway Station is located at Eglinton West and Allan Road. Look for me at the entrance of the station.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!