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Bruce Trail end-to-end: South Owen Sound Hiking Weekend (8/5/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT 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.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bruce Trail - Owen Sound area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 5 2011, Sat, Aug 6 2011, Sun, Aug 7 2011 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 8 2011 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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Member Cost:

$61.80/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This weekend will provide us with an opportunity to cover AT LEAST 40km of the Bruce Trail, in the end-to-end quest. Starting point will be Harrison Park in Owen Sound

We will drive up to Owen Sound on Friday after work, and will stay at the KOA, in the Kabins, on Friday and Saturday nights. This will allow us to get on the trail early each day. Each Kabin has a double bed and two bunks, a small deck, chairs and table and a fire pit. We will use the KOA campsite washroom facilities.

We'll do two day hikes, each around 22-25km in length, hiking around 6 hours each day.

Cooking facilities are minimal, so we'll get breakfast, lunch for the trail, and dinner locally; feel free to bring a cooler for drinks, sandwich stuff, etc.

We will be leaving NO LATER than 4pm on Friday evening, so plan your work day accordingly - you may need to book a couple of hours off work to get to Downsview on-time.

NOTES:

Previous D5 hike experience or at least 3 D4 hikes with me in the past two years is required. If you have no TOC D4 or D5 hike events, indicate what 20+ km hikes you have completed in the past two years in the notes when you sign up - waiting list priority will be given to members who provide this information!
Each hike will include an end-to-end car shuttle so there will be no opportunity for drop- outs. You must be able to hike for 5 or 6 hours, for a distance of around 25km at a pace of around 5 kph
The trail will be rough and steep in places, so footwear with good foot and ankle support is required.

Required Items to Bring:

2 litres of water each day
Lunch and snacks each day
Footwear with good ankle support
Weather-proof jacket and pants
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Towel
Personal toiletries
Flipflops or aqua/surf-socks for the showers
Pyjamas - accommodation is in shared rooms!
Lunchbox or zip-lock bags for lunch items
Moleskin, or other skin protector for potential or actual blisters
Money for carpool

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

Gaiters
Walking poles
Changes of clothes (in case you get muddy)
Hat
Swimsuit (for campsite pool)
First aid kit
Map of area
Camera
Whistle

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

All participants must meet at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

550Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $141.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, May 1, 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:

Accommodation may change to tents if the cabins are no longer available by the event cut-off date. Any change in cost will be communicated to all participants, and the refund or extra amount to be paid will be indicated at that time.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$61.80/Person

Cost Includes:

2-nights accommodation (includes HST): $60
3% TOC transfer fee: $1.80

Price is based on the worst case of 5 participants - more than 5 participants will result in a refund at the event

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Jul 8 2011.

Make a Payment:

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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!
*Note:

The weekend will go ahead regardless of forecast. Each day will be assessed for safe conditions for hiking.