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Last Minute Escarpment Hike (4/24/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Woolverton Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 24 2010 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 23 2010 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

About 7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Andrew F
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Alright team:

So, it's Saturday, 18C and Sunny and we're out by Grimsby hiking along the escarpment hoping to catch some pretty views of Lake Ontario. (Are you picturing this yet? Go ahead and start, I'll wait.)

Question: Andrew, aren't there already two D3 hikes today?

Err.. really?

I think you read too much. None the less, this one has an escarpment.

We're (I'm?) planning a gentle 12km route and will aim for a polite (the hat doffing sort of polite) 3.5kph pace. So the actual hiking part may be 4 hours-ish including some stops to admire the view.

This should be an ideal hike for new members to hiking (or the club) just looking to get their feet wet. We can have commitment issues together! Or we can try it out -- you know, and see how it goes. No promises.

Question: Andrew, how fast is 3.5kph?

Without resorting to giving you an answer in MPH? Picture yourself walking purposefully for 4 hours -- you're Jane Doe and have got somewhere you need to be and walk like it, but aren't late. That's your pace. Occasionally you'll pause briefly to take pictures or grouse about your hike leader. Does this image give you heart palpitations? Have you reached for an inhaler? (Injecting adrenaline into your heart as you read?) If you feel game for that pace, you should be fine.

Please note above that we'll be meeting at the carpool at 9am. 10:15am is the approximate start of the event. Don't come to Downsview for the latter time :)

Required Items to Bring:

Shoes/boots with a good sole
1+ litres of water
Money for Car-pool
Layered clothing

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

Lunch / Snacks
Camera
Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Specific directions to be provided at the carpool location.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

169Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

Any parking or park costs will be added to the group carpool cost.
If we are short carpool drivers, those on the waiting list indicating they are 'willing to drive' or 'meet at event' may be given priority.

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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!