Hiker and Backpacker Hill Training - Thu, Jul 7 2011

Hiker and Backpacker Hill Training (7/7/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Earl Bales Park - Meet at the Top of the Ski Hill

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jul 7 2011 6:45 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 6 2011 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1 hour

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ghanesh
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is a good practice exercise for hiking, backpacking, general outdoor adventure and fitness.

Start at the level you are comfortable with and work your way up (just remember it's supposed to be training so it ought to be a bit tougher to do). Good training for your hikes/backpacking trips to come or just to improve your overall stamina.

In the span of an hour, we will complete the circuit between 4-8 times....did someone say, 10 circuits?

It is not a race, some people will be able to do this circuit more than others, but come on out and test yourself and take pride in your efforts.

Following the hike, we'll head over to the Wimpy's restaurant at the corner of Bathurst and Sheppard for some refreshments and cold drinks.

Take the TOC/Fletcher D. Hill Training Challenge - The top five individuals who complete the most laps by the end of the summer will win a prize.

Amount of laps completed in a 1 hour period will be noted after every event.

Required Items to Bring:

- Hiking Shoes

- Lots of Water

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

- Headlight or flashlight (Just In case)

- Snack

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Earl Bales Park located at 4169 Bathurst Street, one light south of Sheppard Avenue West, Four lights north of Wilson. We will be starting and ending in the same location.

Look for Raoul Wallenberg Rd. Follow the ROAD to the first fork in the road and then go RIGHT. Follow that road all the way to the end, it will take you to a parking lot. The ski hill will be on the left side of the parking lot.

Look for me near the picnic benches at the top of the Ski Hill

From Wilson Station - Bathurst 160 Bus.

Sheppard Station - Sheppard 84 Bus.

Bathurst Station - Bathurst 7 Bus.

MAP

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PARK ENTRANCE

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Notes:

Photo Credit, Ghanesh Das(backpacking on the Western Uplands Trail, Algonquin Park)

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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 event will be canceled in poor weather (heavy rain, thunderstorms, etc)