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Bruce Trail end-to-end: Hope Bay to Lion's Head (7/5/2013)

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 - Hope Bay area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 5 2013, Sat, Jul 6 2013, Sun, Jul 7 2013 3:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 3:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jun 24 2013 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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Member Cost:

$116.40/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Get away from the heat, noise and pollution in the city and come and enjoy two days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula.

This weekend will see us cover the trail between Jackson's Cove, north-east of Hope Bay, and Monument Corners, north of Lion's Head.

We will drive up to Hope Bay on Friday afternoon, and will stay at the cottages at the Cedarholme B&B in the village. There will be a maximum of 4 people per cabin so that everyone has their own bed. Pillows and blankets are provided but we do need to bring our own sheets and towels - no sleeping bags!

We'll do two day hikes, each around 20km. We should be on the trail for between 6 and 7 hours each day (including breaks), with the plan being to start walking no later than 9:00am each day (which does allow for a swim before breakfast if you want to get up early - walking distance to the beach!).

Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ, so we'll bring groceries and cook our own meals. There's a 24-hr Foodland in Wiarton, so we'll buy groceries there on the way up. We'll probably stop at the Burger Caboose on the way up on Friday evening so that we don't arrive desperately hungry.

We will be leaving PROMPTLY at 3pm 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 when you register!
Each hike will be from end-to-end so there will be no opportunity for drop-outs during the hikes. You must be able to hike steadily for up to 8 hours or a distance of 30km at an AVERAGE pace of 5 kph.
The trail will be rough and steep in places, so footwear with good foot and ankle support is required.
NOTE: the payment deadline is Monday evening as I have to confirm final numbers no later than Tuesday morning!

Required Items to Bring:

2 litres of water each day
Lunch and snacks each day
Waterproof footwear with good ankle support
Weather-proof jacket and pants
Personal toiletries
Pyjamas - accommodation is shared!
Lunchbox or zip-lock bags for lunch items
Moleskin, or other skin protector for potential or actual blisters
Cash for carpool
Sheets for a queen/double bed
Towel
Swimsuit - there's a great beach at Hope Bay and we will definitely want to go swimming after our hikes

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

Gaiters
Walking poles
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):

565Km

Carpool Departure Time:

3:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $145.77 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, January 29, 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:

- 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:

$116.40/Person

Cost Includes:

2 nights accommodation (includes HST): $113
3% TOC transfer fee: $3.40

Price is based on each person having their own bed, with the minimum of 3 people in 1 cabin. If we have a number that doesn't divide by 3, there may be a small increase in price, as the cost of both cabins will be divided by the total number of participants. The final amount will be communicated before we leave Toronto and will be collected at the event.

Price does not include:

Carpool costs
Food

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Jun 24 2013.

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 to ensure safe conditions for hiking.