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SIMCOE DAY: Hike for a Backyard BBQ & Pool Party (8/5/2013)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Midland & Kingston Road (Northwest Corner)
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Aug 5 2013  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Aug 4 2013 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:8 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Mike K
Julianne L
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Member Cost:$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 19 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
No smoking on the event. No Dogs.

This is the first of a series of Hike to a Backyard BBQ hikes.

Our first Backyard BBQ (and Pool Party) will be hosted by TOC member and event coordinator Julianne.

PLEASE EMAIL ME AT ecomike@yorku.ca IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HOSTING A FUTURE HIKE TO A BACKYARD/PATIO BBQ EVENT.

Here is how it will work.

1. Julianne has purchased items for the BBQ and will go over the receipts and calculate how much is required from each person. We will collect around $10 for the BBQ from each person before the hike.

2. We will drop off to the BBQ location
  • any liquor you are bringing for yourself or to share
  • Swimsuits (unless you are wearing them underneath)
  • Towels
  • Change of Clothes
  • Any items of extra food that individuals may decide to contribute to the BBQ


3. We will go on a hike in and around Bluffer's Park. Please note that the trail we will be ascending/descending is somewhat steep. Hiking poles are recommended. The trails we will be walking on include a variety of terrains - dirt trails, beaches, and paved roads and trails.

4. We will go back to the backyard of the host and cook/eat/drink what we have bought.

Any other questions or concerns, please send me an email.

Please be respectful of the host's backyard and home. No smoking on the event. No dogs. No event crashers.

Required Items to Bring:
$10 or there about to cover the collective BBQ expenses

Water (for the hike)

Swimsuit / Swim Trunks

Towel

Change of Clothes		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze)

Hiking poles

Camera

Beachballs

How to Get There:
Event Directions:BY TTC:

Take the 20 Cliffside Bus from MAIN STATION or KENNEDY STATION and get off at Midland Avenue & Park St.

BY GO TRANSIT: Go to the Scarborough GO Station. Walk south 10 minutes on Midland Av.

BY CAR: Street parking is available on the side streets northwest of Midland and Kingston Road. I suggest parking on Heale Av or Atlee Av.

Pick up can be arranged at Warden Subway station at 9:30am. Details can be arranged once registrants are finalized.


Map of the hike route
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Notes:


Waiting list priority will go to those who have attended five or more hikes with the Toronto Outdoor Club.


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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$10.00/Person
Cost Includes:Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Any cancellations after Saturday at noon will receive an automatic no show, no exceptions.