X-C Ski, Snowshow or Toboggan at Albion Hills - Sat, Feb 1 2014

X-C Ski, Snowshow or Toboggan at Albion Hills (2/1/2014)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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: Albion Hills: 16500 Hwy 50, 8 km north of Bolton
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 1 2014  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 31 2014 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 5.5 hrs; will leave Albion @ 4, back in TO @5
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Linda D
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Member Cost:$16.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:21
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
A few of us when to Albion last Saturday and it was quite lovely - better ski conditions than they have had for a few years.
Being only 45 minutes from the city, one can do Saturday chores, still get in a good day of skiing and relax before going to the 20 Smackers event!!

Albion is a "something for everyone" place: cheap; close; and multiple activity options.
- 26K of ski trails ranging from beginner to expert
- snow shoe trails and plenty of forest for those that want to see if snow shoes keep them from sinking!
- a big toboggan hill that I've been wanting to try

A ski pass is about $15. Park entry for those that aren't skiing is only $6. Ski rentals are available. For prices check the Albion website.
http://trca.on.ca/enjoy/activities/cross-country-skiing.dot

There is a cafeteria, with a limited menu.

We will break into small groups according to interests, skill level and pace.

If you want to toboggan, please bring one with you and keep it to a reasonable size that will fit in a trunk. Crazy carpets would be best in terms of space.

WHEN YOU SIGN UP PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE NOTES SECTIONS - Just paste the questions there and then answer them.

For drivers, and possible drivers…
1. How many passengers can you take with you, if you take skis and if you don’t take Skis? Can you take toboggans? Also, can you take skis on roof racks? Important for people with long skis.
2. Do you have winter tires?

For everyone...
 1. What are you bringing in terms of equipment: skis, snowshoes, toboggan?
3. If you are taking skis/toboggan, how long are they/it? – Please estimate if you are unsure.

We will leave by 4 p.m. (earlier if people are tired) and be back at Kipling by 5 p.m., assuming traffic is fine.


Required Items to Bring:
Dress in layers according to temperature. Cash for your part of the carpool, trail pass (and equipment rentals and lunch if needed).		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Equipment: skis, snow shoes, or sliding device
lunch, water, snacks or extra money to buy them
sun glasses, lip balm, sun screen
your sense of fun

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Kipling Station - Subway Platform Canada 1. Head southwest on St Albans Rd toward Aukland Rd 24 m 2. St Albans Rd turns slightly right and becomes Aukland Rd 180 m 3. Turn left onto Dundas St W 1.6 km 4. Take the ramp onto ON-427 N 17.6 km 5. Take the Highway 7 exit toward Brampton/Vaughan 650 m 6. Turn left onto Hwy 7 W/York 7 (signs for Regional Road 7 W/ON-7 W/Brampton/Highway 7) 1.3 km 7. Turn right onto Hwy 50 (signs for Bolton) Destination will be on the right 11.6 km Hwy 50Bolton, ON, Canada
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):66Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:45 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $17.03 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, November 24, 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 & Payment:
Member Cost:$16.50/Person
Cost Includes:$16.50 - ski pass,park entrance & tax
$6 park entrance only
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: ***If you withdraw after the deadline for cancelling your registration, you will be given a "no show" with the club as two days' notice is not sufficient for most people on a waiting list to change their plans and attend.