The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Climb | ||||||
Event Location: | True North Climbing Gym | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Apr 3 2016 1:30 PM | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Apr 1 2016 7:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2-3 hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Roman
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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: | 6 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 2 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
We will head to the True North climbing gym for
a few hours of crimping and pinching, or in
other words, your typical fun-filled climbing
session. We will meet at the front desk inside
the gym, look for me in the blue Maple Leafs
cap. True North has a wide range of climbing routes, easy ones to give complete beginners a taste and difficult ones to leave experienced climbers scratching their heads. If you've ever been curious about climbing, this a great chance to try it and maybe discover a new passion. Those who haven't climbed before will have to take an introductory lesson to learn to belay safely. If you have climbing experience but haven't been to True North you will have to pass a belay test. If you fail the belay test, you will have to take the intro lesson. The belay test is free but the lesson is not (see cost breakdown below). Anyone who hasn't climbed at True North before will also have to fill out and sign a waiver, which can be done ahead of time (Click here for the waiver page on their website). You will need a climbing harness and shoes, which you can rent from the gym (see cost breakdown below). Flip flops are also recommended to wear between climbs. Cost breakdown (paid directly to the gym): Day pass: $20 Equipment rental: $12 ($6 each for harness & shoes) Intro Lesson Package: $40 (includes lesson, day pass, and equipment rental) Intro Lesson Package/Membership: $55 (includes, lesson, day pass, equipment rental, one month membership) There are also punch cards and memberships available. To learn more, visit True North's Web site: www.truenorthclimbing.com I will contact anyone who has not climbed with me before to determine how many spots to reserve for the intro lesson. If you have any questions before or after signing up, feel free to contact me. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | The gym is located in the south end of 75 Carl
Hall Road in Downsview Park, south of Sheppard
Ave between Keele St and Allen Rd. Driving: Take Sheppard Ave W, turning south at either John Drury Dr or Chesswood Dr to enter Downsview Park and follow the signs to 75 Carl Hall Road. The gym is located in the same building as the GPK go-kart track and the National Squash Academy, and just to the east of the Scotiabank Pond. Free parking is available. TTC: take the 101 Downsview Park bus from Downsview Station (north terminus of the University-Spadina Subway Line), get off at the 75 Carl Hall Rd stop, and walk to the south end of the building. | ||||||
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: $2.00/Person. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |