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Snowshoeing at Glen Major Forest (1/31/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Uxbridge ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 31 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jan 26 2009 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

5 - 6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
Gary Ataman
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Come and discover Glen Major Forest on the Oak Ridge Moraine in Uxbridge only 65 Km from Toronto.
We will be snowshoeing at a moderate peace (2.0 to 3.0 km per hour), on trails with some bushwhacking.
The plan is to cover ~10 Km loop with elevation gain of about 100 meters over this distance.

Lunch will be on the trail, somewhere with a view of the Oak Ridge Moraine and the surrounding countryside.

If you do not own snowshoes let Gary know, as he does have extra pairs that can be borrowed. Rentals are also available from Mountain Equipment Coop and Europe Bound.

The plan is to leave Glen Major Forest Trail Head at 2 pm. and we will be back at Downsview around 3 pm approximately.

Required Items to Bring:
Snowshoes.
Dress in layers for winter weather (expect to be out 4 hours).
Winter boots.
Lunch.
Water.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Glen Major Forest Trail Head
Uxbridge, Ontario

Follow Highway 401East to Brock Road in Pickering (Exit #399) (~37 km)
North on Brock Road (#1) for ~21Km to the village of Claremount.
Turn east on highway #5. Drive ~5km to small hamlet of Balsam. Turn north on Balsam road (4th Sideline Road). Drive north ~2km.
Trail Head parking lot coordinates N44.0062, W79.0695 (at Uxbridge / Pickering townline cut)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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