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Backpacker/Hiker Conditioning (12/4/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Earl Bales Park-parking lot at 4169 Bathurst Street

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 4 2009 6:15 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 3 2009 2:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

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:

Itinerary:

Getting ready for December and the WINTER season: start the weekend off with some fast, tough walking and climbing.

Good cardio fitness improves your health and makes hiking, backpacking and outdoor adventure more enjoyable(no really, it does!)

Starting with some warm up and stretching, we'll then head down the trails and work our way up (just remember it's supposed to be training so it ought to be a bit tougher to do and I'll make it so!).

In the span of 2 hours, we will complete 1 or 2 hill circuits incorporating flat road walk, 3 ski hills, 3 hilly ridges and up and down some stairs.

As is customary, we'll head to a nearby venue for coffee after the event.

So come on by and have a great time!

This is excellent conditioning for endurance and elevation on hiking trips, winter walking, snowshoe, etc

And yes,

the event goes ahead: rain or shine or snow or cold...

Required Items to Bring:

Waterproof Hiking Boots
NO RUNNING SHOES
Water/hot drink
Headlight or flashlight, as it will be dark
Walking/ski poles will be very useful

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

Rain Gear, winter jacket, extra gloves

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Earl Bales Park located at 4169 Bathurst Street, one light south of Sheppard Avenue West. Enter the park and continue on straight to the BACK parking area by the WASHROOMS/SKI HILLS

From Wilson Station - Bathurst 160 Bus.

From Sheppard Station - Sheppard 84 Bus.

From Bathurst Station - Bathurst 7C Bus.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

11Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $2.84 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, April 2, 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:

THIS EVENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER WALKERS OR HIKERS, Thank You
- 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.
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- 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: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!