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Hot Chocolate Hike @ Rouge (2/6/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Rouge Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 6 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 1 2011 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours (9 km)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Stacy
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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Hot Chocolate Hike

We'll be hiking in the Rouge Valley, Toronto East.

Route: We're going to start at the Conservation Centre and hike along the Vista trail to the Mast trail, and continue south to the Glen Rouge campgrounds. Then we'll return to the cars along the Riverside, Mast and Orchard trails.
Approximate hiking distance: 9 km.

Hot Chocolate: when we reach the campgrounds at our halfway point, we're going to find a site (which are all vacant this time of year) where we can break out my jetboil and make fresh hot chocolate with biscotti, and have our lunch/snacks.
I will be bringing homemade hot chocolate mix which contains skim milk powder, cocoa and sugar, and maybe some warm spices like cinnamon/ginger. If you would prefer soy milk then let me know in the Notes so that I can accommodate.
And finally, I *might* stash some firewood ahead of time so that we can get a little fire going during lunch. That is not for sure, however, and since we will be stopping for a while for lunch, make sure you have layers on that you will be warm enough.
Consider bringing a foam pad to sit on as well!

Depending on conditions, snowshoes or icers may be useful, but are not available for rent at the centre, so you need to bring your own.
photo credit: mer de glace

Required Items to Bring:
Weather appropriate clothes (jacket, mittens, hat)
Winter boots
water
spoon/insulated mug
lunch/snacks
cash for car pool and expenses

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
icers or showshoes
camera
walking poles
foam pad

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be given to car pool drivers on hike date

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

35Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $9.03 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 2, 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:

- 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.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

hot chocolate, fuel, biscotti, possibly firewood. Exact cost to be announced at the event.
Car pool cost is extra.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: This is an out and back hike. No drop outs.
If there is a wait list and you cancel with less than 24 hours notice you will be marked as a no-show.