TOBOGGANING! - Thu, Jan 20 2011

TOBOGGANING! (1/20/2011)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Adventure
Event Location: Riverdale Park West otherwise known as Riverdale Farm
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jan 20 2011  6:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jan 20 2011 4:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
Mike K
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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:25
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

So I ran a hike through Riverdale Park West on Friday night and noticed the hill has enough snow on it for tobogganing.

Riverdale Farm on the west side of the Don Valley Parkway has a huge hill, perfect for tobogganing.

If you haven't been tobogganing before, that' okay. Toboggans are used on snow to carry one or more people (often children) down a hill or other slope for recreation.

Basically, since this is a weeknight, I'm going to run this as a drop-in, drop-out session. I'll be on the hill from 6:30-8:30, so you can come and go as you please, but you MUST sign up below to be part of the TOC group, and when you arrive, check in with me (so that you don't get marked as a no-show). So feel free to drop in anytime during the evening. .

The hill and park is lit quite well, so it's perfect for night tobogganing.

I'll bring 1-3 toboggans, depending on how many i'll be able to carry on the subway/streetcar, but I encourage you to bring your own.

Or if you don't own one, feel free to kick it old school with a garbage bag or cardboard box (believe me, they still work)

Check directions below to the park.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call or email me.


Required Items to Bring:

Toboggan

Winter boots! The surface can get very slippery.
Snowpants, or other waterproof layers.

Snacks/Warm drinks

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

Toboggan


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Bloor Subway

Take 504 King or 505 Dundas from Broadview Subway Station to south end of Riverdale Park East. (If they call out Gerard St., you've gone too far). Travel through the park, across the bridge and I'll be on the hill.

From Yonge/Subway line.

Get off at College Station. Take 506 Carton Streetcar East to River St. Walk north from intersection and cross into Riverdale Park West. I'll be on the hill.

If traveling by car.

From DVP, get off at Bloor/Bayview exit and take Bayview Ave. south to River St. Look for parking and walk to park

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*Note:

This event may be cancelled should the weather not permit