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Bruce Trail end-to-end: Kemble to Wiarton Hiking Weekend (10/14/2011)

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 - east Wiarton area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 14 2011, Sat, Oct 15 2011, Sun, Oct 16 2011 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 18 2011 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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Member Cost:

$80.35/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:

6 (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 the remainder of the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail, in the end-to-end quest. Our starting point will be north-west of Owen Sound, and we will finish up on top of the escarpment, north-east of Wiarton on Sunday afternoon. At this time of year, we should be right in the middle of the leaves turning colour, so hopefully we'll have beautiful scenery around us.

We will drive up to Wiarton on Friday after work, and will stay at the Wiarton Willy's Inn (might as well support the local celebrity :-).

We'll do two day hikes, each around 25km in length, hiking around 5 hours each day, with the plan being to get on the trail around 9:00am each day.

The room price does include a cold continental breakfast, but you may want to supplement what is served with fruit, cereal, yoghurt, etc. We'll make or purchase lunch for the trail, and will get dinner locally; there's a Foodland supermarket in Wiarton that we can visit on Friday evening to buy breakfast/lunch items, and a mini-fridge in each room for dairy items, soft drinks, sandwich stuff, etc.

Early autumn weather can be unpredictable so waterproof gear is essential.

We will be leaving PROMPTLY at 4pm on Friday afternoon, so plan your work day accordingly - you may need to book a couple of hours off work to get to Kipling 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, when you sign up, use the notes to indicate what 20+ km hikes you have completed in the past two years - priority will be given to members who have the minimum experience requirement and you may be moved to the waiting list if you do not 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 steadily for 5 or 6 hours, for a distance of around 25km at a pace of 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
Personal toiletries
Pyjamas - accommodation is in shared rooms!
Lunchbox or zip-lock bags for lunch items
Moleskin, or other skin protector for potential or actual blisters
Cash 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
First aid kit
Map of area
Camera
Whistle

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

All participants must meet at the carpool. Requests for exceptions will be considered on their own merits but be aware that the coordinator may not be swayed.

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 Monday, April 29, 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 will be based on availability. 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:

$80.35/Person

Cost Includes:

2-nights accommodation (includes HST): $78.00
3% TOC transfer fee: $2.35

Price is based on two people sharing each room. If we have an odd number of hikers, there may be a small increase in price, as the cost of all rooms will be divided by the total number of participants. The amount will be communicated before we leave Toronto and will be collected at the event.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Thu, Aug 18 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 the weather forecast. Each day will be assessed for safe conditions for hiking.