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Spot the Sasquatch! (Vanderleck Edition) (12/19/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Toronto Section, Bruce Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 19 2010 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 17 2010 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

Approx. 5 hours including carpool

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jennifer M
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

SASQUATCH!!!! While doing some research on other trails, Jenn M has discovered that among the rare animals sightings tracked in Ontario are sasquatch sightings. Yup, sasquatch. And in 2004, a sasquatch was sighted in the area of the Vanderleck Side Trail (part of the Toronto Section of the Bruce Trail).

We will be doing a 12.5-13k loop on the main Bruce Trail, incorporating the Speyside, Vanderleck, and Hilton Falls Side Trails. This will take us past look outs off the escarpment to the Scotch Block Reservoir below. While this is a short hike participants must be able to hike at a 4-4.5k/hr pace.

This is the perfect chance for a short and quick hike before the holidays start! Not to mention the possibility of spotting a sasquatch! ;)

Note the coordinator has two dogs which may be on this hike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you crazy?

Yes.

Do you believe in sasquatch?

No. But I'm willing to concede the possibility that I may not always be right.

How do you spot a sasquatch?

Good question! You look for the really hairy bipedal thing!

Can you communicate with sasquatches?

Apparently, yes! Google has yielded information on the art of 'tree knocking'. This involves, you guessed it, knocking on a tree. Preferably with a large rock. If you hear an answering knock, it could be a sasquatch!

So the knock wouldn't be a woodpecker?

If you want to be boring, than yes, it could be.

Required Items to Bring:
1-2L water, lunch, appropriate winter clothing, layers, and hiking boots.

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

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

112Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $28.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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