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XC SKI ADVENTURE - Walker Woods, Uxbridge (2/13/2011)

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:

Ski

Event Location:

Uxbridge ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 13 2011 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 10 2011 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Caroline
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

Ancient Lapplanders discovered the joys of wilderness skiing long before snow cats were domesticated and taught to groom ski trails. So leave kitty at home and enjoy a day of backcountry Nordic in the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges moraine north of Pickering.

No crowds, no trail fees, great snow and closer to Toronto than Collingwood. What's to think about?

THE PLAN:
We will spend 3-4 hours exploring approx 14 km of trails before heading to Port Union for a late lunch at the Black Dog. (Trails run through hardwood and deciduous forest and across open hillside and most have tracks set by previous skiers. If you have never skied cross country before this may not be the event for you. Contact the coordinator if you have questions!)

CARPOOL: Toronto wakes up long before the subway on a Sunday morning! Start your adventure early by wending owl-like through the ghostly streets of Toronto to the nearest blue night network stop. Take it south to Lakeshore Blvd where Go Transit snakes in and out of the city from the wee hours on. Once on the train you can seek out fellow TOCers or snuggle up comfortably to your skis and snooze until you arrive in Pickering in time for carpooling to Walker Woods at 9am.
Scheduled train departure times are:
Mimico (416 869-3200): 7:54
Exhibition: 8:00
Union: 8:10
Danforth (416 869-3200) 8:23

FACILITIES: There are no facilities at Walker Woods other than the bushes.

EQUIPMENT: If needed, rent your equipment in advance from Mountain Equipment Coop or Europe Bound. (Be sure to book well ahead).

Required Items to Bring:
XC skis (No rentals).
Dress in layers for winter weather (expect to be out 4 hours).
Water
Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
GPS/compass (cell phone service is sporadic)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Walker Woods, Uxbridge, Ontario
Directions from Pickering GO Station
1. Head northeast on ON-401 E (550 m)
2. Take exit 399 for Brock Road toward Pickering (1.0 km)
3. Turn left at Brock Rd North/RR 1 (24 km)
4. Turn right at Goodwood Rd/RR 21 (4.3 km)
5. Turn right at Concession Road 7 (3.0 km)
6. Turn right into the parking lot

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

70Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $18.06 (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 Includes:

Go Transit cost not included and will range from $10 to $16 for a round trip depending on your departure point.

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

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