Pretty River Anniversary Hike - Sat, Apr 17 2010

Pretty River Anniversary Hike (4/17/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Pretty River Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 17 2010 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 16 2010 9:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

~12 hours (25-30km hike + 2h drive each way)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Okay, so I am secure enough to throw myself a hike.

Three years ago (give or take a few days of this event) I joined the TOC and went on my first hike with the club. Here's a chance for me to mark the occasion, and I'd like you* to come along ;)

While we'll be ahead of the apple blossoms, Pretty Valley remains a lovely hike. We'll hit the highest point on the Bruce Trail (540m), find a few lookouts, and can expect a reasonably hilly route. I haven't finalized the exact details, but here's what we're aiming for: 25-30km in length and a 5+kph minimum pace, letting the more aggressive hikers push us on faster! (Certainly I expect we'll pause a couple of times to admire anything awesome we see along with catching lunch.) It'll be a 'there and back' style hike unless I hear ahead of time that people prefer to car shuffle. (I go both ways.)

I'm looking forward to being made sorry for the pace by the end of the day :) Similarly though, sorry or happy, I should be able to see that you can handle this hike. Either have obviously comparable experience with the TOC, or write me a convincing story of your many and varied adventures within the 'Notes' area. (Though I'll feel bad, I will remove you otherwise.)

It's hard to know this far out, but if the footing ends up being miserable due to late snow/heavy rains or whatever we'll adjust the length/speed... but seek to work comparably hard. Being generally positive natured, I expect lovely, sunny 15C weather though! (Maybe ... ? Maybe.)

After the hike, if the tyranny of the majority wills it, we'll look at grabbing a bite to eat/bit to drink before heading home.

P.S.> Yes, this is your* official invitation to my party; there will be not one, but two clowns. (Should you need extra incentive to not to fall behind, note that they will be chasing us.)

* While emotionally 'you' refers to everyone <3, practically you should be comfortable with the pace ;)

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking boots
1.5+ litres of water
Money for Car-pool
Layered clothing, including rain gear if necessary

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):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, January 30, 2025). 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.

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