February 2014 - The Halton Outdoor Club

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February 2014
Inside this issue:
President’s message
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40 AGM
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Spring Dinner Social
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Yesterday’s Trips
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Kayak Pool Clinics
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Hike Pelee Island & Point Pelee 7
Hike/Bike/Kayak Finger Lakes
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Ski Italy and Austria 2015
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Ski Director’s note
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Ski Schedule
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Hiking Plans 2014
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Bus Day Hikes
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Hike Schedule
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Review Engagement Report
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Registration coupons
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Calendar:
Ski Sault Ste. Marie
Feb 12
Ski Quebec City
Mar 2
Spring Dinner Social
Mar 26
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40 AGM
Apr 2
Skiing in the Yukon 2012
3310 Palmer Drive, Burlington ON, L7M 1X3
905 634-2012
www.haltonoutdoorclub.com email: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca
Photo Paul Lewis
The Halton Outdoor Club Newsletter February 2014
President’s Message
by Brenda Lee Luciw
I keep my newsletter messages from year to year and
last year I noted “as I write this it has not been the good
old winter we have come to expect” .... interesting! As I
look out at the weather hitting 8 degrees, it looks like it is
beginning to be the norm! Yet we persevere and assume
many things, like maybe the winter will move further out
into late March, early April, or this is just the calm before
the storm. For us snow seekers there’s always hope!
Well, as a Club that is diversified in sports, we can always bike and hike our way through the extended warmer weather, that is the good news! And of course your
Club Sport Directors are busy planning the 2014 programs. Hiking, biking and paddling schedules are being
finalized and again there are some excellent outings.
What you will see this year is our drive to introduce
more of our members to leading the outings, or developing and leading some of their own, whether it is local, in
country or out of country. We are going to set up some
“How To” get togethers so that those who have ideas and
have thought about leading can find out how this would
be for them. In the meantime, if you have any ideas or
any interest, get in touch with the Club and we can walk
you through the process, we will be with you every step
of the way!
We will be busy for the first few months of the year
with the AGM, the NEW social nights and the Spring Social Night coming fast upon us, so until the next newsletter enjoy your read, Happy New Year and see you on the
trails...
Club Directors
President
Vice President
Manager/Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Skiing Activities
Cycling Activities
Hiking Activities
Paddling Activities
Publicity
Special Events
Website
Coordinators
Brenda Luciw
Frank Cooney
Bonnie Quinn
Jana Hladky
Jayne Swanson
Toni Quinn
Linda Harris
Phill Armstrong
Dorothy Rideough
Patti Blair
Teri Kramer
Claudio Mineli
Road Tourers
Trail Riders
Ski Lessons
Recording Secretary
Newsletter Editor
Newsletter Mailing
Club Phone
or no charge
Fax
Email
Website
Linda Harris
Paul Gautreau
Toni Quinn
Freda Wright
Dave Pringle
Freda Wright
905 634-2012 (Burlington)
877 877-4550
905 335-6102
info@HaltonOutdoorClub.ca
www.HaltonOutdoorClub.ca
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The Halton Outdoor Club assumes no responsibility for any advertising set out in the Newsletter or any other written
material provided by other parties.
The next Newsletter’s deadline is March 10. Send articles and pictures to the HOC News Editor at
2142 Jardine Cres., Burlington Ont., L7L 7K1, 905 336-0634, or pringled@sympatico.ca.
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Rates for advertisements are available upon request, call 905 634-2012.
Personal ads (for sale, or social) are free, once per year, to members of the Halton Outdoor Club.
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40TH Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7:00pm
The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Halton Outdoor Club will be held in Centennial Hall at the Burlington
Central Library, 2331 New Street, in Burlington. All members are encouraged to attend and so please mark the date on
your calendar.
The purpose of the meeting:
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Discuss the Annual Report containing the Club’s Financial Statement and Auditor’s Report
Hear reports by the Club Directors
Elect and/or confirm new Directors
Appoint an Auditor and authorize the Directors to fix remunerations
Discuss new business
Vote on any presented motions.
Jayne Swanson (Membership) and Toni Quinn (Skiing Director) have agreed to stand for re-election. In the event
that no further nominees come forward, then their positions must be re-affirmed. Margaret Woodruff has stepped down
as Cycling Director and Linda Harris has assumed the position of Cycling Director. This position must be
affirmed at the meeting.
The second half of the AGM will feature Club member, Richard Reble. Richard is presently completing his fifth end
- to - end of the Bruce Trail and he has been a hike leader for the past 20 years. His topic for the AGM is “The Making
of a Hiker”. Richard is a very entertaining speaker who has recently given environmental talks at several venues in the
Hamilton area.
Please note: Bring your favorite dessert for the dessert potluck after the business portion of our meeting.
Dated at Burlington, this 7th day of January 2014, by order of the Board. B. Quinn, Secretary.
Spring Dinner Social & Recognition Awards Presentation
March 26, 2014 by Teri Kramer
Join us, your friends and fellow members. It's our club and here is an opportunity to celebrate together and to award those whose
efforts give us many of the wonderful activities we share. We'll enjoy an evening of good fun, good food, and special
conversation. We offer a new location, varied menu options, and a casual format. Seating is limited to 80. Be sure to purchase
your ticket early so that you won't be disappointed. Here are the details...
Date... Wednesday, March 26, 2014.
Location... Tin Cup Sports Grill, 1831 Walkers Line, Burlington. Southeast corner of Walkers and Upper Middle Road.
Time... 6:00pm drinks and social; dinner about 7:00pm; awards and socializing to follow.
Cost... $30 per person. This fee includes soup or salad, a choice of one of three dinner options, and a beverage. The beverage can
be wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic drink. Extra drinks and dessert may be purchased a la carte.
Tickets... available right now on the ski bus and from Bonnie Quinn 905 634-2012.
Program... presentation of recognition awards and socializing. The focus this year is to minimize talk at the microphone and to
allow our members to socialize freely. To that end, general addresses that we have had in the past will not be part of the program.
Dress... business casual.
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Spring Info Fair
...An Interactive Evening for the Outdoors Oriented...
by Teri Kramer
Friday, April 25, 2014, 7:00-9:00pm at the Laurie G. Branch Auditorium in the Mainway Arena, 4015 Mainway, Burlington.
It’s at the northeast corner of Walkers Line and Mainway, just north of the QEW.
Do you like to paddle, cycle and hike? This is the place to find out about exciting club activities and to sign up for trips. Get
advice on the appropriate gear for what you want to do. Renew your membership or join us as a new member. Enjoy a chance to
socialize with friends, chat with members, and meet new outdoor enthusiasts. Share club stories over snacks and refreshments. Maybe you will win a prize.
Open Position For Auditor
For HOC’s Annual Financial Audit
After many years in the position of Club Treasurer and then Auditor, Brian Roberts CMA, has stepped down as of
2013. The position requires a CMA or CA who is licensed to do financial audits. It requires about 20 days in
the month of November to review and compile the books and provide a Review Engagement Report in December. This person cannot be a Club member. Currently this position is pro bono.
If anyone knows of someone who would be interested please have him or her contact the Club, 905 6342012 or email info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca for further information.
Cycling Planning Meeting
By Linda Harris and Paul Gautreau
Following an excellent cycling season in 2013, we are hoping for an even better year in 2014. The key, as always, is
with the many riders who help us out by researching and scouting new routes, coordinating and leading rides and organizing overnight or extended trips. We are always looking for trip leaders and new ideas.
We are holding a planning meeting with the goal of setting up the 2014 season schedules for both cycling groups at
7pm on Wednesday February 19. Anyone interested in contributing ideas, time and talent in helping to shape the upcoming Road Tourers or Trail Riders season is encouraged to join us at Linda’s home located at 947 Unsworth Ave, in
Burlington (905 526-1863). Please RSVP to either Linda (lindogie@hotmail.ca) or Paul (pgautreau@cogeco.ca) if you
are planning to join us. If you are unable to attend, but want to lead a trip or contribute in some way, drop Linda or Paul
an email with the details (e.g. ride information and date of your choice).
We are hoping to get an early start to the cycling this summer so we need ride leaders. We can provide a route suggestion to anyone interested in leading a ride who doesn't have a route in mind. We hope you can join us - it's fun, it's great
exercise, and you meet great people.
Are You Getting the Email Updater?
Every few weeks you should be getting an Email Updater from the Club which gives news and events, updates and
reminders of what’s going on. It is a great way to stay informed between newsletters.
It should be landing directly in your INBOX.
If not then please contact Patti Blair at pblair24@cogeco.ca and we can get you set up.
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Yesterday’s Trips & Events:
Report of the North Bay Ski Trip by Judy Bates
Fifty-three keen cross-country skiers set off from the
Burlington car pool lot early on a dark and snowy morning on Thursday, January 31. The previous day southern
Ontario had witnessed unusually warm temperatures and
very heavy rain but overnight the temperature had
plunged and a light snowfall was making the driving conditions challenging. Our plan was to drive to Arrowhead
Provincial Park to ski for the day, with a back-up plan to
ski at Hardwood Hills should the conditions warrant the
change. Unfortunately, we had to scuttle plan A very
quickly as there was no snow at Arrowhead and almost
immediately plan B had to be abandoned for the same
reason. Clearly, ‘flexibility’ was the order of the day! We
moved to plan C which was to drive directly to North Bay
and ski at North Bay Nordic Ski Club, but we were advised that the conditions there were not safe. We were
forced to move to plan D. That plan involved hiking
along the trails at Nipissing University, but Toni, our excellent tour guide, was told that the poor weather conditions had made the trails dangerous and that we should
not come.
With no more options available, we checked into the
hotel and spent the afternoon relaxing or using the hotel’s
pool or its exercise room. Some hardy folk decided to
take our bus driver, Dave, up on his offer to drive us to
the city’s waterfront on Lake Nipissing for a walk. We
didn’t stay out for long! The visibility was almost nil so it
was impossible to see where the land ended and the lake
began, the wind chill was in the minus mid-30s, and the
weather conditions were absolutely frightful.
Amazingly, by Friday morning we awoke to delightful,
though cold, weather conditions. Everyone looked cheerful as we were driven to North Bay Nordic Ski Club
where we given a warm welcome by the club members.
We were met at the club by local resident Ted Harrison,
former Ski Director, Patrick Vincent’s son-in-law, who
offered to lead interested skiers on the 18km trail. At least
15 members of the group took him up on the offer and the
rest enjoyed skiing on the various other well-groomed
trails at the club which ranged in distance from 2km to
9km. Our return to the hotel was uneventful, and following dinner, Toni led group members in a mad-cap game
of cards.
The plan for Saturday was to travel to Temiskaming
Nordic Ski Club. It was an interesting 90 minute drive
through the once bustling logging town of Temagami,
which now relies almost entirely on tourism, and then on
through the small town of Temiskaming Shores to the
club. Club members had attached a huge banner welcoming members of the Halton Outdoor Club to their very
attractive log cabin. The club has three trail systems offering different levels of difficulty and length. The trails
were well groomed for both classic and skate skiing and
took skiers through very attractive wooded scenery with
some seriously challenging hills on the red trail. For a
very reasonable price, club members offered us a delicious lunch of home-made chili and a choice of squares or
cookies. A planned snowshoe hike to the home of one of
our hosts did not materialize, but overall members enjoyed a wonderful day in a very attractive area of northeastern Ontario. After dinner that evening, Toni handed
out prizes to the winner of the limerick competition, won
by Nancy Sherwin:
There once was a skier named Toni
Who stated “This weather’s baloney”
So she went to plan B
And then C and D
And saved Halton skiers ag-ony!
Our final day dawned bright and sunny, but still very
cold. After checking out of the hotel and loading up the
bus with all our luggage, we travelled westwards for about
20 minutes to the tiny Wasi Cross-Country Ski Club.
Club members had celebrated the 25th anniversary of the
founding of their club the day before our arrival and as we
sang ‘happy anniversary’ to them they offered us anniversary cake and other treats left over from the previous day.
They told us that we were the first bus party ever to come
to the club! They had track set the trails overnight before
we arrived so they were mostly in good condition but fast
because of the icy conditions. The trails at Wasi are narrow – just wide enough for classic skiing – and they wind
through mostly hardwood forests and up and down rolling
terrain. They range in length from 2km to 15km – though
we learned that they used ‘Wasi kilometers’ to measure
their length and they may have erred on the long side!
There was mixed reaction from our group; when asked to
rank all of the ski clubs, some group members gave Wasi
the top ranking, but others found the icy conditions and
narrow trails too challenging and gave it a lower ranking
than Temiskaming the other highly ranked club. No one,
however, could fault the warm welcome given to us by
the club members.
Our departure from Wasi marked the start of our drive
back to Burlington. Following a quick pit stop in Barrie,
our wonderful driver, Dave, got us safely back to the
parking lot by 7:30pm. There was general consensus
among the group members that with the exception of the
hotel dinners which most felt were not up to scratch, the
trip had been very successful and they would like to see it
repeated at some future date.
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Benjamin Islands, August 9 to12, 2013 by Jane Leddy
Although the forecasted wind and rain encouraged us to
quicken our pace, we paddled to Fox Island without battling any waves or getting too wet. Upon arrival, who do
we run into? Fellow Halton Outdoor Club members, Jim
McConachie & Jennifer McNichol. After one final, heavy
wind-filled downpour, we were able to pitch our tents and
set-up camp for the weekend ahead.
After the weather cleared, we enjoyed two days of beautiful sunrises, sunsets and starry nights. On Saturday, we
paddled to the leeward side of Benjamin Island, took a
short hike up the rock terrain for a beautiful panoramic
view of the cove and North Channel, and were amused by
visits from a very friendly mama duck and her eight little
ducklings. On Sunday, we circumnavigated Eagle Island.
This 8km paddle left a couple of us feeling a bit pooped,
and although that slowed our pace a little, it didn't stop
several brave souls from taking a very refreshing dip in
the chilly waters off our island oasis. They claimed it felt
great after the initial shock. In the evenings, the night
skies were full of an overwhelming number of stars, the
Milky Way and as luck would have it, the Perseids meteor
shower. On the last night of our adventure into the wilder-
ness, the winds finally died down, making it possible to
enjoy a campfire, roasted marshmallows and a friendly
match of Rock Bocci...the rock handling was intense, the
scores were close and the competition was fierce! On our
final morning, forecasted rain encouraged us against our
wishes to quicken our pace back to civilization, but luck
continued to be with us. A light rain didn't start until our
vehicles were all packed and we were ready to leave.
For several of us, this was our first experience kayak/
camping. Thanks go to our guide Mark Gibeault, his wife
Heather, and children Brooke and Dane, who kept us
from getting lost and made this an easy experience, especially for we greenhorns. Thanks also go to Judy Dragun
for being a very relaxed, easy going trip leader with a
flexible itinerary and Al Quan for being our videographer, both above and below the water's surface. And last,
but not least, thanks to the other paddlers: Greg Fabian,
Donna Francom, Christine Lisso, Sandy Nay, and Sandra
Redfearn. We all had a great time enjoying the adventure
together, sharing some laughs and excellent meals before
departing with wonderful memories and eager to do it
again.
Tomorrow’s Trips & Events:
2014 Kayak Pool Clinics by Dorothy Rideough
1. Sunday, March 2nd, 1:30PM – 3:30PM – Wet Exits and Assisted Rescues
2. Sunday, March 16th, 1:30PM – 3:30PM – Mastering the Self Rescue
3. Sunday, March 30th, 1:30PM – 3:30PM - Wet Exits and Assisted Rescues
All clinics take place at the Angela Coughlan Pool, at 2545 Upper Middle Road in Burlington, just west of Guelph Line.
Boats and all gear provided for all clinics, cost included, but it is recommended that you use your own boat if suitable.
Paddle Canada certified instructors from LearntoKayak.ca.
Please note: this year, bookings and payments will go through the club. See below for instructions.
Clinic Descriptions
Wet exits and Assisted Rescues
In this workshop we will practice our wet exits and go through the
many different ways you can rescue your fellow paddler back into
their kayak. For beginners as well as accomplished paddlers. All
boats, gear and rescue aids will be provided by LTK
Mastering the Self Rescue
There are many different ways to get your bum back into your boat.
In this workshop we will present the self rescue and find one that
works for you. This class is for beginners as well as accomplished paddlers. All boats, gear and rescue aids will be provided by LTK
Cost is $110 per clinic, taxes included – or take all three for $300 even! Make cheques payable to the Halton
Outdoor Club.
To book, please email Dorothy at rideoughd@gmail.com, and send or drop off the coupon on page 23, along with a
cheque, at the club address. Bookings are not considered firm until payment is received. Cancellations must be made by
email by the Sunday before the session in order to get a refund. Any questions, don’t hesitate to call or email.
A lesson with a wet exit and rescue is mandatory for anyone participating in any of our day trips so here’s your chance
to get that in before the summer. Keep in mind that class size is limited so these clinics will fill very quickly. Book early
to avoid disappointment!
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Pelee Island and Point Pelee
May 23 to 25 2014 by Phill and Anne Armstrong
Point Pelee
Sunday May 25 Point Pelee. Pack yourself a picnic
lunch in case the Cattail Café is not open and we’ll head
over to the National Park after breakfast. There are 12km
of self guided trails, plus you can either walk or shuttle to
the point. We’ll leave about 2:30pm and be back in Burlington by 6:00pm. Optional dinner and drinks at Ye Old
Squire (not included) to round off the weekend.
Trip Cost is $449 per person double occupancy or
$589 per person single. Included are: coach transport
and driver tips, 2 dinners, hotel rooms and taxes and tips,
continental breakfasts at the hotel, ferries to and from the
Island, and park entrance fees.
To book, please send the registration form page 23 with a
deposit of $100 per person, payable to the Halton Outdoor Club. Indicate if you want us to find a roommate.
You can decide which activity you want later. The Balance is due by April 1. Cancellation policy if a substitute
cannot be found: Date 1: April 1 - $100 + extra cost to
Club, if any. Date 2: April 20 - Full amount or difference
to single, double, depending on original arrangement, if
no substitute can be found.
This is a new trip based on feedback from our very successful information night last November. Pelee Island is
situated in the Western Basin of Lake Erie, Canada’s
southernmost lake. Just above the Canadian-American
border at latitude of 41 degrees, Pelee Island is located
800km south of Vancouver, BC. The climate of the Lake
Erie Islands Archipelago boasts the longest frost-free season in Ontario.
Hike the Thames Valley Trail, Spend a day cycling on
Pelee Island. Hike and explore the unique trails of Point
Pelee. All travel by luxury coach and two nights stay at
Howard Johnson Leamington. The hotel is located off
Highway 401 in the heart of downtown, close to the ferry
to Pelee Island and a few minutes from Point Pelee National Park. Free Wi-Fi Internet access. Unwind with a
swim in the indoor pool; relax in the hot tub or in the sauna.
Friday May 23 Noon departure, coach to London
where we’ll walk some of the Thames Valley Trail. Bring
your lunch to have on the bus. After the hike we’ll have
our evening meal at the Mandarin in London. Drive to
Leamington and check into our hotel.
Saturday May 24. Morning ferry to Pelee Island.
Guided bicycle tours of the Island. The price of these is
not included in the trip. There’s a 4hr about $85, a 2hr
plus winery tour about $70, or you can just rent a bike
and do your own thing about $25. The island is much
more suited to cycling than hiking. We will reserve them
for you . Dinner in Leamington after the ferry crossing
back to the mainland.
Aluminum Road Bike for sale
2013 Devinci Silverstone medium frame, carbon
forks, ridden just 3000kms. Felt systems 700x23
wheels with Tiagra brakes. Shimano 105 rear
derailleur with 9 speed Shimano cassette. Pedals
not included. Carbon handle bar and seat post.
Echowell speedometer. $1450 FIRM.
For a picture contact Dave Harrington at
905 690-8096 or dharrington@bell.net.
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Finger Lakes: Bike, Hike and Kayak!!!
June 27 to July 2, 2014 by Heather McClintock
The Finger Lakes trip is back
again by popular demand with
all of our summer sports...road
bike, trail bike, hike and kayak
options! The beautiful Finger
Lakes have more than 9,000
square miles of lakes, hills, villages and vineyards. They have
amazing water sports, museums,
local artists, shopping, and
much, much more! There is seriously something for everyone!
Trips will be offered for each of
the road cycling, trail riding,
hiking and kayaking. Not all events will
be offered each day; however, there
will always be a good variety for you to
choose from each day! You can choose
your favourite event, or mix and match
daily throughout this six day trip!
ROAD CYCLING: Trip maps and directions will be provided for strong/
experienced cyclists looking to ride 80100+ km, intermediate cyclists interested in 50-70km, and casual cyclists
looking for approximately 30-40
km. All bikes are suitable for these
rides.
TRAIL CYCLING: Rides of 2-3
hours on trails or multi-purpose
paths. Mountain bikes or hybrids
are recommended for these rides,
although some routes are suitable
for road bikes.
HIKING: Hikes will explore the
beautiful countryside, state parks,
and waterfalls of the Finger Lakes.
A variety of hiking levels and distances will be provided for all levels
of hikers.
KAYAKING: There is awesome
kayaking throughout the multitude of lakes, rivers and canals
for the beginner to the experienced. Local kayak rentals are
available.
ACCOMMODATION: We will
be in dorm style accommodations at the Hobart and William
Smith College in Geneva. Each
pod houses four secure single
rooms with two washrooms, a
kitchen and living room type
area. The college is close to shopping and restaurants. Internet is
generally available and approximately half of the units have A/C.
MEALS: Breakfast is included daily at the college cafeteria. An optional dinner meal plan is available
for $90 (conditional on the college
having enough people to open for
dinner).
TRAVEL: Travel to the Finger
Lakes will be by personal car/
carpool (no bus).
PRICE: The cost is $190pp for
the trip and $90 for the optional
dinner plan. Book early if you
want a room with A/C! To register send the coupon p23 with a
deposit cheque of $100 to the
Club and a post-dated cheque
for $90 dated May 1, 2013. If
you want the optional dinner
plan send a separate cheque for
$90 dated May 1, 2014. Contact
Heather McClintock at adventurelife4212-@gmail.com
and watch the club website
for additional information.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations received before May 1, 2014
will result in reimbursement
of your deposit cheque minus a processing fee of $25
per submission. For cancellations occurring after May
1, 2014, you will be required
to pay for your share of the
expenses incurred by the
club. These expenses can
include charges for accommodation, meals, leader’s fee, scouting
expenses, and office expenses. In
addition if your cancellation results
in extra costs to the club, for instance cancellation out of a quad,
triple or double arrangement, then
you are subject to paying the difference unless a substitute is provided
by you.
photos supplied by Heather McClintock
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Ski the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian Seefeld Valley, 2015
By Freda and Clive Wright
Planning continues for a two week ski trip to the Italian
Dolomites and to the Seefeld Valley in Austria in late
January/early February, 2015.
The Dolomites offers 160km of perfectly groomed
trails, connecting the picturesque villages of Val Pusteria
and making it easy for participants to use the local bus
system. There is also the opportunity to ski in the biathalon centre of Antholz. Other areas of interest are the famous “iceman” in the Geological Museum, or a visit to
the historical churches in Brunico, San Candido or Sesto,
or a day trip to Cortina.
The second week will be spent in Seefeld in the Seefeld
Valley in Austria. Seefeld, in Tirol, is a municipality of
the Innsbruck-Land District in the Austrian state of Tyrol,
located approximately 17km north-west of Innsbruck. The
area offers 154km of well-groomed and easy-to-follow
classic cross-country trails. The trail signs not only indicate the length of the trail but also the elevation - a real
plus for skiers!!!
Check the website for further details as they become
available.
Ski Director’s Note
By Toni Quinn
As this goes to press we are in the deep freeze of the
polar vortex and are coping with ice underfoot everywhere. Nevertheless the ski season got off to a successful
start with several bus trips, including two days of ski lessons. Hopefully a great ski season lies ahead.
I would like to thank all the instructors and the assistants for their ongoing dedication, enthusiasm and expertise in helping so many members develop their skills and
enjoyment in x-c skiing. Barry Carrique, Derrick May,
Jim Blair, Patti Blair and Ruth Merz did an amazing job
as instructors. Clive Wright, Frank Cooney, Freda Wright,
Lucy Vandermeer, Patrick Vincent and Susan Cooney
year after year serve as willing and able assistants. We are
fortunate to have so many who are dedicated to welcoming new skiers and helping them and other members get
off to a good start each year. Of course none of it would
be possible without Bonnie Quinn, our manager who
works so hard to keep us organized and who puts the day
trips together.
It is wonderful to report that we have more members
signing up in advance for day trips than we have had in a
number of years. For those of you who read and acted
upon my note in the last newsletter, many thanks for being so thoughtful and going to the trouble of pre-booking.
It makes an enormous difference both to the planning and
to the overall amount of work. Most importantly, it prevents unnecessary cancellations due to low numbers,
which we are forced into when people wait to hear a trip
is running before signing up. As a result this year, we can
also see that the trips are filling exceptionally well and
some will likely have two busses. We do have to cover
the cost of a second bus before engaging it so please do
not hold back on booking. Of course, success in this modus operandi depends on members generally trusting that
no matter what the weather is like around here, Bonnie
and I will do our utmost to make the right decision as trip
day approaches. Our intent is not to run any day trip unless the conditions are reasonable and we feel confident it
will be a good day of skiing. If we have found there is
anything unusual about the conditions that could affect
your decision to stay on the trip, it will be on the message
machine and web updates. As always, if the Club cancels
the trip prior to the day of the trip, or before the bus
leaves the depot on the trip day, you do not lose your
money.
On a less cheerful note, I am going to put you in the
picture with regard to some uncertainty about Horseshoe
as a venue for our club. The following will sound somewhat confusing but I want to let you know what’s up and
that we are in the midst of trying to come up with a solution. These processes can sometimes be messy for a while
so please bear with us. Neither Bonnie nor I had been
able to reach anyone at Horseshoe about their x-c situation for the coming year until almost mid-January. We
had planned to hold some of the lessons there but I was
unable to make arrangements as there was no way to
communicate with Horseshoe Nordic staff prior to the
publication of the ski schedule. With fading hope, I retained Horseshoe on the day trip schedule hoping that
once they had a new nordic director-yes another new oneall would be well. I certainly didn’t want to eliminate
Horseshoe without knowing more about the situation,
especially considering how many venues have already
closed.
As most of you realize, there have been growing concerns over the last few years about whether the new ownership at Horseshoe retained a commitment to the quality
of x-c skiing we have enjoyed in the past. Due to increasing difficulties, in the fall a year ago Bonnie and I drove
up and met with administrators and senior management.
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They voiced a commitment to x-c and to enhancing the
program. The new nordic director last year was enthusiastic and worked on improving the teaching area and made
grooming a budgetary priority. It was encouraging that
she followed through and trails were groomed before all
our visits.
Bonnie was finally able to get some information this
week. Unfortunately the enthusiasm for enhancing x-c
appears to have been a flash in the pan. There is now another new nordic director and further erosion of the status
of x-c at Horseshoe. On the nordic chalet side, the cafeteria food service is closed but there are tables where we
can eat lunch. The washrooms are kept cleaned and open.
The registration (trail passes) and rentals are now across
the road in the alpine facility where there is also a cafeteria. They would like us to park the bus at the alpine area
and would lay an x-c track from there to the trails on the
nordic side. If we are to go to Horseshoe under these circumstances we would like to persuade them to have a
staff person at the nordic chalet to issue the passes. The
leader could call numbers in from the bus en route.
Renters would have to be dropped off first at the alpine
area. This is far from ideal as renters are likely new members who would benefit from remaining with the group
and skiing with more experienced members for their first
time at Horseshoe. Another option is that we we could try
to convince them to allow us to drop the leader and
renters on the alpine side, with the main group to go with
the bus to the nordic side. That way most skiers could set
out without their passes and pick them up on the bus at
lunchtime. We do not know if they would agree to this.
There are some nordic trails on the alpine side but for
most of us they are not as enjoyable as the ones starting
from the nordic chalet.
As for grooming, the assurance is that trails will be
groomed for us. Given everything else, and the attempt to
merge the nordic and alpine venues, with nordic getting
the short end of the stick, we feel less than confident
about grooming assurances. Normally we need to be able
to reliably contact a person in the know about the conditions and grooming at the venue the day before, and again
late that day, these days when the weather can be uncertain right to the last minute. This may be unrealistic now
at Horseshoe. At this point, without reliable communication, and considering the inconvenience of all services,
including hot drinks, rentals, and passes being across the
road (which is further than it sounds from the main x-c
trails) I am sure you will understand that Bonnie and I are
reluctant to book. We do not want to arrive with a bus
and run into a problem, such a ungroomed trails, due to
lack of communication. Whether we can sort this out at
the eleventh hour, given the difficulty reaching anyone, is
unknown as I write this. I fear that the closing of all services at the Nordic chalet does not bode well but good
things may still happen. Last year they were talking
about constructing a new Nordic chalet and x-c is, we are
told, a fast growing sport these days so perhaps the feedback they are likely to receive from other clubs as well as
ours may have some effect.
The ski schedule in this newsletter listing the remainder
of the season will be as originally published and we hope
to be able to get to Horseshoe as planned. However, if
communication continues to be unreliable, or if we cannot be confident about grooming we may have to relocate
the Horseshoe trips, or at least some of them. It has also
occurred to me that if we end up having to start on the
alpine side of the road, we could add 15 or 30 minutes to
the trip and depart Horseshoe at 4 p.m. We may have to
do something like that on a trial basis a couple of times,
and ask for feedback about the venue and the departure
time. If the trails remain good but we have to ski to and
from the alpine side, it is feasible. The deciding factors
about trying it out will be the grooming the and availability of accurate information about conditions. Horseshoe
is such a favourite destination for so many in the Club
that we really want to find a way to make it work. If we
have to discontinue booking with Horseshoe it will be a
sad day and I assure you we will do everything we can to
get around this. However, for everyone’s sake we will
not run trips there if the disadvantages seem to outweigh
the benefits. We are up against a tough situation here and
appreciate your tolerance as we try to work it through.
On a positive note, the extended trips to Silverstar, the
Sault and Quebec City are all set to go with excellent
numbers registered for all trips.
If I can make a personal remark, I am sorry to be the
invisible Ski Director so far this year and I miss seeing
and skiing with you all. I’m a hands on person and it
feels funny to be running the program but not being on
the scene. As some of you know, I have been out with an
injury since the first trip of the season. Many thanks to all
who have sent good wishes. I will still run the trip to Silverstar, possibly as a snowshoer, or if necessary as a permanent occupier of a chair at Bugaboos, and I hope to be
back on the bus and ski trails by mid-February. Meanwhile, I am still kicking (figuratively!) and am available
by phone or email at skiing@haltonoutdoorclub.ca if you
have any concerns or comments.
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Ski Schedule for 2013-2014 by Toni Quinn
Date
Destination
LeaveReturn
Trail Fees
(A-S-C)
Sat Feb 8
Highlands Nordic
8:00am-6:00pm
13-13-13
Sun Feb 9
Ganaraska
8:00am-6:00pm
12-12-6
Details
Skate Ski-Daddle,
Chilifest
Guided SS Hike
Wed Feb 12 to Sun Feb 16 - Sault Ste. Marie
Sat Feb 15
Sun Feb 16
Scenic Caves
Horseshoe
8:00am-6:00pm
8:00am-6:00pm
15-14-14
19-15-15
Guided SS Hike
Sat Feb 22
Allegany
7:30am-8:00pm
25-25-25
Depart Oak 7:30,
Depart Burl 7:45
Sun Feb 23
Hardwood
8:00am-6:00pm
21-18-18
Guided SS Hike
Bring a Guest Day
Sun Mar 2 to Fri Mar 7 - Quebec City
Sat Mar 1
Sun Mar 2
Horseshoe
Mansfield
8:00am-6:00pm
8:00am-6:00pm
19-15-15
16-16-7
Sat Mar 8
Sun Mar 9
Wasaga
Hardwood
8:00am-6:00pm
8:00am-6:00pm
9-9-3
21-18-18
Sat Mar 15
Horseshoe
8:00am-6:00pm
19-15-15
Sat Mar 22
Scenic Caves
8:00am-6:30pm
15-14-14
4:00pm departure,
Guided SS Hike
Sat Mar 29
Highlands Nordic
8:00am-6:30pm
13-13-13
4:00pm departure
N
Oakville
pickup
Burlington
pickup
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What You Need To Know About Day Trip Procedures
Please read carefully. There are some changes.
1. Bus fare: The bus fare is $22 for adults, $27 for
guests and $11 for children provided the office receives
your cheque at least one week ahead of the trip (see #2).
Members’ guests must sign a waiver on boarding the bus.
Members can book by phone in the last week before the
trip; then the fare will be $27 for adults and guests and
$12 for children. If members book by phone the fare
will be collected as you board the bus.
Guests not travelling with a Club member must prepay the bus fare and will not be put on the passenger
list until the Club receives the bus fare. They must
also either download and attach a completed Club
waiver at the time of booking or sign a waiver on
boarding the bus.
If members have booked by phone, a cheque for bus fare
is preferred but we will take cash. At the second pick-up
point, usually Oakville, pre-paid passengers have priority boarding. If you pay on the bus for future trips,
only cheques will be accepted.
Do not confuse the bus fare with the trail fee (see #3).
You must pay both. Note that for Allegany there will be
a surcharge to cover the increased bus cost. This bus surcharge is included in the published trail fee for that
destination and will therefore be collected on the bus.
2. Reservations: To reserve a bus seat, send a separate
cheque for each trip in one envelope to The Halton Outdoor Club, 3310 Palmer Dr., Burlington, ON, L7M
1X3. On the back of each cheque, write the trip date, trip
destination and your phone number. If you want to join
the bus in Oakville, also write “Oakville” on the back of
the cheque. We must receive your cheque at least one
week prior to the scheduled trip for you to qualify for
the reduced rate.
Assume you are booked. We will not be calling you.
3. Trail Fees: Are paid in cash and are collected on the
bus. Try to have the exact amount in cash. A-S-C stands
for Adult-Senior-Child costs.
4. Departures: For most trips the bus leaves Burlington
promptly at 8:00am and arrives in Oakville at 8:10am.
Allow sufficient time to stow your skis in the baggage
compartment and get seated before the departure time.
Be on time or be left behind! Exception: On the trip to
Allegany the bus stops first in Oakville at 7:30am with
a second stop in Burlington at 7:45am. A stop may be
made in Vineland if requested.
5. Standby: If you are not registered and arrive at the bus
as a "standby" passenger, do not get on the bus until instructed by the trip leader, as people who have pre-paid
have priority. If you are in Burlington and the bus is close
to fully subscribed you may be asked to drive to Oakville
to board.
6. Weather: If weather or snow conditions are unstable
or poor at the scheduled destination, or if driving conditions dictate, we may go to another destination or we may
possibly have to cancel a trip. Check the website bulletin
board or call the Club at 905 634-2012, or 1 877 8774550, after 3:00pm on the Friday before the trip. There
will be a recorded message with up-to-date information.
Trip status information will also be placed on the website
bulletin board. We will not be calling you. If the situation is uncertain, continue to monitor the Club’s answering machine and website bulletin board. Before leaving
home to catch the ski bus, check again, especially if the
weather has been poor during the night. You should always bring extra cash in case an alternative destination
with more expensive trail fees has to be selected.
7. To cancel a day trip booking: Leave a message as
early as you can by calling the Club at 905 634-2012.
Your cheque will not be cashed if you cancel before
8pm on the Thursday night preceding the trip. After
that, consider your cheque cashed and your seat reserved.
This policy applies to day trips. For ski lessons the cancellation deadline is 8pm on the Tuesday preceding the
trip.
8. Telephone Reservations: You may reserve verbally by
calling the club. Verbal reservations are considered
binding. If you don't show up and we have reserved your
seat, you are expected to pay for that seat.
9. Directions to pick-up points - maps page 16:
Burlington: Bus departs from the MTO car pool lot on
the North Service Rd on the northwest side of Guelph
Line and the QEW.
Oakville: From the QEW take Trafalgar Rd South. Turn
right onto the South Service Rd. Follow it around and
park at the very back of the lot behind Europe Bound at
166 South Service Rd E. Do not park in the lot along the
side of Europe Bound. Park only behind the store. Carry
your skis over the divider into the No Frills lot where you
will see other skiers gathering.
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Descriptions of Skiing Destinations
Allegany State Park, New York
A particularly scenic, but also hilly area, the Art Roscoe
Ski-Touring Area consists of some 35 miles of trails
which range from beginners to expert. There are 8 loop
trails ranging from 2 to 6 miles in length. Three of the
trails are also suitable for skating for a total of 11 miles.
There is a small chalet with ski rentals and waxing facilities. Hot and cold drinks and a limited food selection are
available, but we suggest you bring your own food. This
destination is approximately 100km south of Buffalo.
Everyone must have a passport to enter the United States.
If there are any problems at the border, it is your responsibility to get back to Burlington/Oakville as the bus will
not wait.
Note: Oakville pick up is at 7:30am for this destination.
The second pick up will be at the Burlington location at
7:45am. Third pick up in Vineland if needed. No snowshoeing at this destination.
Ganaraska Forest
This resort has 42km of excellent trails ranging from intermediate to expert in difficulty. There are 35km of classic skiing and 7km of skate skiing. There are 6km of
snowshoe trails as well. There are no ski rentals at this
resort but snowshoes can be rented. There is a new building where you can purchase coffee, hot chocolate, soup,
chili, meat pies, and salads etc.
Hardwood Ski & Bike
Traditionally this area has been one of the best resorts for
Nordic skiing in Southern Ontario. It has 7 different loops
ranging from 3km to 22km of well groomed and track set
trails for both Classic and Skate skiing. There is a trail for
every level of ability from beginner to elite racer. This
year skiers can enjoy the Meadowlands ski tract, an excellent area for the novice skier. There are also 12km of
snowshoe trails, and illuminated trails for evening skiing.
This resort has a full-service cafeteria, excellent retail ski
shop, ski and snowshoe rental facilities, waxing areas and
a first aid room.
Highlands Nordic
Highlands Nordic is located on the top of the escarpment
and close to Georgian Bay. This destination has excellent
snow conditions and a long ski season. The 24km trail
network offers skiing for beginners to experts. The trails
are groomed and track-set daily for both classic and skating techniques. There are 8km of snowshoe trails. The
Highlands Lodge has an excellent cafeteria, boxed-lunch
room, rentals, pro shop, area for repairs and waxing facilities.
Horseshoe Valley
An old favorite for many! There are 35km of trails
through scenic rolling woodland. There are many trails
suited to all abilities, including 8km of trails for snowshoeing. Trail distances range from 2km to 13km. There
is a cafeteria, large eating area, ski rentals and a place for
waxing. Horseshoe is located at the junction of 2 snow
belts. Very often they have good skiing when other areas
do not. This resort has a good retail shop.
Mansfield
This area offers a 40km network of 7 trails: six trails for
classic skiing and one 10km trail for skate skiing. These
trails are graded from novice to expert. The trails (with
exception of two beginner trails) are located on top of the
escarpment which means there is a long but gentle and
gradual hill which must be climbed to reach the start of
the trails - but it is fun to ski down! There is a snowshoe
area as well. There is a waxing building, ski rentals, and a
chalet with a cafeteria selling some delicious food (homemade chili, soup and brownies).
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Scenic Caves Nature Preserve is on the highest point of
the Niagara Escarpment, approximately 10km west of
Collingwood. The trails range from beginner level to intermediate level and the area offers beautiful scenery,
wooded wilderness and usually good snow conditions. It
has 22km of combined classic and skate skiing trails
along with 7km of snowshoe trails. Facilities: pleasant
chalet and a heated lunch room with wood stove. Only
refreshments and limited food purchases are available so
bring your own lunch. There are ski rentals, waxing facilities, and a small retail outlet. New this year and to be
completed over the course of the winter are additional
trails for both skiing and snowshoeing.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
The park offers about 30km of trails through rolling terrain in the Dunes area. There are at least 10 trails to
choose from, each designed for a different level of ability,
a 7km skating trail, and snowshoe trails. The main ski hut
provides a heated shelter for eating. There is a separate
building for ski waxing. Ski and snowshoe rentals are
available. Only soft drinks and snacks are sold so we suggest you bring your lunch.
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Ski Schedule Notes 2013-2014
by Toni Quinn
Introduction: As usual, I have done my best to balance
the number of trips to each of the premier and old favourite destinations. There is a trip to one of each every weekend mid-season. Weather patterns dictate the choice of
destinations at the beginning and end of the ski season.
This affects the number of mid-season trips to certain
venues. Additional constraints are the limited number of
places suitable for lessons, venue availability due to special events, and working around holidays and extended
trips. Late season trips are on Saturday as the trails become degraded by Sunday.
Destination changes: Regardless of the published venue for the day, if conditions are poor the trip will be rerouted. We do not do this more than necessary because
many people choose trips based on the published destination. However, the priority is safety as well as finding
optimal conditions.
Cancellations by the Club: If the Club cancels a trip
you do not lose your money. Please do not second-guess
the weather at the destination. We have had to cancel too
many trips when conditions turned out to be good simply
because people backed out before a final decision by the
Club. Once numbers drop to a certain point the trip has to
be cancelled. Sometimes conditions change for the better
at the eleventh hour but if many have backed out, or not
pre-booked, we have had to pull the plug because of the
bus cost. For example, rain can be forecast for Collingwood, but Scenic Caves or Highlands Nordic may get
snow. Monitor the website and answering machine for
updates on trip status.
Departures from resorts: Normal departure time is
3:30pm. We ask you to be back at the bus 15 minutes
ahead of departure. On the last two trips of the season, as
well as on the Allegany trip, we depart the resorts at 4pm
in order to take advantage of the longer spring days for
more time on the trails.
Ski lesson trips: You do not have to sign up for lessons
to go on these trips. The ski lessons and lesson follow-up
trips are available to all skiers.
Allegany: This destination is more distant and consequently bus rental is considerably higher. This trip requires that a minimum of 40 people sign up by Thursday
evening before the trip. The destination will be changed
to a closer one if there are not enough participants. The
combined trail fee and bus surcharge for these trips will
appear on the ski schedule as the trail fee. Your cheque
for the bus fare covers the amount of bus fare for a regular trip. This eliminates confusion if we must revert to a
local destination. The Allegany trip originates in Oakville
at 7:30am with a pick-up in Burlington at 7:45am. The
return trip from the ski area will be at 3:45pm from the
top of the mountain and 4:00pm from the lower parking
lot, with expected arrival in Burlington between 7 and
8pm.
Guided skiing: You are invited to join a group led by
an experienced skier. The level is indicated in the schedule. Additional guided skiing excursions will be announced on the bus during the season. For all trips the
trip leader and others will be happy to provide information on the trails and if requested, to arrange for you to
ski with a Club member. If you would like to lead a
group of skiers, please let the trip leader know.
Snowshoe hikes: On the trips designated as “SS Snowshoe hikes” there will be a guided snowshoe hike
for a half day (or possibly more). It is, of course, also
possible to snowshoe without a leader on all Club trips. If
you would like to volunteer to lead snowshoers on days
when there is no pre-arranged snowshoe hike, please let
the trip leader know.
Skate Ski-Daddle: You must pre-register. Details and
the registration form are on the website and in the newsletter. You cannot register on the bus. This will take place
using the regular ski bus so you do not need to be taking
part in this event in order to come on the trip that day.
Bring a Guest Day: Members may each bring one
guest at a discount. Details are in the article on the website and in the newsletter.
Chilifest: This is our annual lunchtime party. Chili and
all the fixings will be ready as you come off the trails in
need of mid-day refreshment. Tickets are purchased on
the bus that day.
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Hike Schedules and Plans January 2014 by Phill Armstrong
Day hikes: Our day hiking schedule is produced with the kind cooperation of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club. We encourage people to belong to both organizations for the best hikes in Southern Ontario.
Bus Day Hikes: The Halton Club specializes in bus hikes. We have 5 planned for this year. We try to see some of the
wonderful country in Southern Ontario and enjoy a day's hiking at the same time. The first one this year is in May to the
Covered Bridge in West Montrose. It’s a few years since we’ve been there and more trails have opened up. See the bus
hike schedule for details.
Short Breaks 2-5 days: We have a new trip to Pelee Island on the weekend after the long weekend in May. This is a
brand new trip and you’ll see an advert and signup slips for this one. We hope you’ll like it. At the end of June we’ll be
participating once more in the multi activity trip to the finger lakes based out of lovely Geneva, New York. Anne and I
will lead three hikes exploring the Glens and Waterfalls that are so renowned. I hope we can do a weekend in September
to Kingston . The Rideau Trail and the Islands provide some superb outdoor opportunities near this historic town. Planning is in the early stages, so if you have some ideas and suggestions please let us know.
Holidays 7 days or more:
Grand Canyon and the desert Southwest April 26 to May 8 – Gayle Laws. This trip is full, please enquire about the status
of the waitlist.
Northumberland and Yorkshire September 4 to 20 – Freda Wright. This trip is full, please enquire about the status of the
waitlist.
Learn The Skills Save A Life: It could happen to your loved one at home or your fellow hiker on the trail. Would you
know how to respond when an emergency strikes? Join us on June 7 & 8, 2014, from 9am - 5pm as ProVision Safety
Training guides us through emergency action steps during a Standard First Aid – Level A/CPR AED course. Topics include: adult one-rescuer cardio pulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, wound care, head/spine injuries, sudden medical conditions, environmental emergencies and more! Participants who successfully complete a physical skills assessment and a written test will receive a 3yr certification with the Canadian Red Cross. The course will be
given by Michelle Madderson of ProVision Safety Training. Michelle is a former member of IBTC board of Directors
and an active hiker. It is being organized by the Iroquoia Bruce trail Club. If you are an active leader with them they will
cover the cost. Course cost: $125 per person, manual included. Location: Red Cross Hamilton 400 King Street East,
Hamilton, ON. Space is limited to 18 participants. Registration and payment deadline: Monday May 12, 2014. Register
today! Contact Anne Armstrong directly at hikingrandma@gmail.com or through me. Cheques for the correct amount
are to be made out to Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club
Bus Day Hikes Schedule 2014 by Phill Armstrong
We leave from the Go Bus parking lot at Guelph line and the QEW at 8:30am. Check the listing carefully because for
trips that are going North or East we will have an Oakville pickup as well. You can park your cars at the Guelph Line lot
and behind Hikers Haven in Oakville just as we have been doing for the ski bus trips. If the weather is good we will be
back about 5:30pm, a little earlier if the weather is not so kind. The fare is $25. We try to ensure that both moderate and
experienced hikers enjoy themselves so there will be a long and a short hike. If there are a lot of bookings we will run a
medium hike as well. Monitor the website or the phone line for the status of the trip as it’s date approaches. Bring a
lunch and water or drinks with you as well as boots, rainwear, bug repellent and sunscreen as appropriate. We often go
for a drink or a meal after we get back to Burlington at the “Ye Old Squire” at Fairview and Walkers Line only 3
minutes drive from the Go lot. If you can join us ,it’s a nice way to finish off the day. Please book by sending your
cheque in early to avoid disappointment. Mark clearly on it which bus hike you want to go on. Make it payable to "The
Halton Outdoor Club" and send it to our address Halton Outdoor Club, 3310 Palmer Drive, Burlington ON, L7M 1X3.
Sun May 4, Montrose Covered Bridge and the Grand Valley Trail, Phill and Anne Armstrong. We are planning a
day out to walk some chosen sections of the Grand Valley Trail including the famous Kissing Bridge at West Montrose.
Bring a picnic lunch with you and we’ll then go to either Elora and the Gorge or St. Jacobs afterwards for more easy
walking before our return home. More details in the spring issue but it helps our planning if you book early. Guelph line
departure, no Oakville pickup.
Sunday June 15, Niagara Glen and Falls, Phill and Anne Armstrong. Here’s a little of everything and you don’t
have to do all of it. You can walk just a few kilometres or up to 20km if you choose. Our first stop and hike will be at
Niagara Glen on the Niagara Gorge. We will spend a couple of hours here on the loop trails which range from easy to
more challenging. The Niagara Glen is a unique spot of beauty deep in the Great Gorge that has been a designated Nature Reserve since 1992. If you choose not to hike here the Butterfly Conservatory is just across the road. We will then
go to Dufferin Islands above the falls for our picnic lunch. This popular area is 10 acres of paradise, a quiet, secluded
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park containing several small islands connected by small bridges and footpaths. In the afternoon it is a very pleasant
walk from our lunchstop to the actual falls themselves and back. You should have plenty of time to sightsee and get an
ice cream. More details in the spring issue but it helps our planning if you book early. Guelph line departure, Casablanca
Rd pickup.
Yellow Bus Trips planned later in the year. A heads up for your calendar. Check with the website and in the next
newsletter. Grand River Hike and Raft, June 29, Winery Hikes, September 14, and Caledon Credit Forks, October 14.
Halton Hikes Spring 2014 By Phill Armstrong
on New St and Appleby Line.(Near The Beer Store) Hike
various streets and trails including the bike path and Sherwood Forest Park. Optional après hike stop for ice cream or
chicken wings. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Med
Pace and Easy Terrain. Leader Paul Lewis 905 331-8600
outdooractive@hotmail.com.
Sun. Apr. 13, Steps, steps, steps, steps! 4hrs. Meet at
9:00am at the top of the Chedoke Stairs on Scenic Dr at Upper Paradise on the West Mountain. We will carpool to the
parking lot near Albion Falls and hike back. We will do all 7
sets of escarpment stairs, including the Kenilworth stairs and
Uli’s stairs. In between the sets of stairs we will hike parts of
the Bruce Trail and the Rail Trails. Hike cancelled if there is
heavy rain. Brisk Pace and Strenuous Terrain. Directions:
From Garth St take Scenic Dr west to Upper Paradise. The
parking lot is on your right (across from the start of Upper
Paradise). If there is no room in the parking lot you can park
on the street. From the 403, take the Linc to Golf Links and
turn left on Golf Links that becomes Mohawk. Then turn left
(north) on to Upper Paradise until the end at Scenic Dr
(parking lot will be straight ahead). Leader Paul Lewis 905
331-8600, outdooractive@hotmail.com.
Thur. Apr. 17, Dundas Valley Loop, 10km. Meet for
9:30am start at the Metro on Governor's Rd (by Ogilivie).
We will enter the Dundas Valley via Warren Park and hike
the Spring Creek Trail to the Conservation area trail head.
On our return we will hike the rail trail to Sanctuary Park,
linking up with the Spring Creek Trail again. Hiking boots,
icers? Bring water and snack. Med pace and mod terrain.
Leaders Maureen Hills and Gordon Morrow both at 905 6283159 hillsmaur@gmail.com.
Sun. Apr. 27, Waterfalls of Spring/Tiffany Falls Loop,
10km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Tiffany Falls parking
lot on Wilson St in Ancaster for a loop walk to the Dundas
Valley Trail Centre and back, passing the lovely waterfalls
on our way. Bring a lunch and icers (may still be snow and
ice around). Map 8. Leis -Mod. Parking fee in effect or Hamilton Conservation Area pass. Leade Anne Armstrong 905
337-3937 email hikingrandma@gmail.com.
Sun. May 4, Hanilton Superbowls, 10km. Meet at
10:00am at the 4-Ice Centre, located on Mountain Brow, between Limeridge and Mohawk Roads in Hamilton. We will
car shuffle to the Devil’s Punchbowl and hike back, visiting
four of Hamilton’s bowl waterfalls on the way. Bring lunch
and water, bug spray, sun block. Hiking boots recommended.
Med pace, mod terrain, with some long steep hills. Leader Gord Proudfoot, Hamilton 905 387-5657.
Regular Weekly Walks
Every Monday Night, Culham Trail Mississauga, 1.5 2 hrs. Moderate to fast pace. Meet at Riverwood Visual
Arts Centre in Mississauga. The centre is located just north
of Burnhamthorpe Rd between Mississauga Rd and
Creditview Rd on Riverwood Park Lane. We will meet at
6:00pm in the parking lot at the top of the hill and hike
along the Culham trail. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy
rain. Leader Nancy Stevens nancystevens7@gmail.com
Every Wednesday Night, Walk for Health and Fun,
1.5hrs at a Brisk Pace. Climb the steps and walk the
streets and trails of West Hamilton. Meet at 7:10pm at the
corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe
Mall parking lot (near Food Basics). Come along for a
brisk, aerobic walk. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy
rain. Starting in April (when evening daylight returns), we
will start hiking sections of the Bruce Trail as well. Brisk
Pace and Moderate to Strenuous terrain. Leader: Paul
Lewis – (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Every Friday Night, Burlington Waterfront, 2hrs. Meet
at 7:30pm in the Lakeshore Rd parking lot just east of the
Waterfront Centre and restaurant for a brisk walk along
Lake Ontario to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor
weather. Med 2. Leader Lorne Carruthers. For information
call Lorne at 905 315-8762 or email:
l.carruthers@hotmail.com
General Hikes
Sun. Mar. 30, Headwaters Trail, 11km. Meet for
10:00am start in the Hermitage parking lot of the Dundas
Valley Conservation Area on Sulphur Springs Rd in Ancaster. Be careful, it is easy to miss. Map 8. We will do a
loop of this lovely area. We may be lucky enough to see
some deer. Some hills. Leis/Mod. Bring a lunch, water and
icers. Parking fee or Hamilton Conservation Area pass.
Leader Anne Armstrong 905 337-3937. hikingrandma@gmail.com.
Sun. Apr. 6, Dundas Valley Loop, 10km. Meet for
Leaders Maureen Hills and Gordon Morrow both at 905
628-3159, hillsmaur@gmail.com.
Mon Apr. 7, East Burlington Evening Walk, 1.5hrs.
Meet at 7:00pm at SW corner of Appleby Mall parking lot
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Mid Week Thursday Hikes
Come out and view the signs of spring up close and personal with other hikers. Trails may still be icy or possibly very
muddy so proper boots and who knows… icers, hiking sticks, bugspray, sunscreen? All hikes are at a moderate pace
with the likelihood of hills and rocky footing. Bring a drink, snacks and lunch. No dogs, please. In the event of inclement
weather please call the hike leader. Also, feel free to call if you would like to make carpool arrangements. Hike coordinator is Connie Rusynyk, c.rusynyk@sympatico.ca
Thurs. Apr. 24, Ancaster Dundas Valley, 4hrs. Meet for
a 10:00am start at the Lions club Pool parking lot on the
Jerseyville Rd in Ancaster. May need to park at the baseball
field across the street. Hiking boots. Bring snacks, lunch,
water. Pace Med Terrain Mod. Leader Lorraine Sherred
1looney@sympatico.
Thurs. May 1, Borer’s Falls to Waterdown, 11km. Meet
for a 10:00am start at Grindstone Falls parking lot on Waterdown Rd just south of Hwy 5. We will carpool to Borer’s
Falls on Rock Chapel Road parking at the Royal Botanical
Gardens parking lot (fee payment or passes required). Great
views to begin, then walks through the woods. The final
stretch, up the Grindstone Creek cascade, is always lovely.
Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Very hilly
and rocky stretches with poor footing. Pace Med. Leader
Janina Vanderpost 905 521-2296 kayakhiker1@gmail.com.
Thurs. May 8, Short Hills Loop, 12km. Meet for a
9:30am start at car park west of Hutch’s on Van Wagners
Beach, Hamilton (near the square brick structure). We will
car pool to Short Hills. Please let the hike leader know if
you plan to go directly to Short Hills (Pelham Rd entrance).
Bring water, bug spray, snack and lunch. Med pace Mod
terrain (expect mud). Leader Terry Rose 905 637-2918 termarintl@cogeco.ca.
Thurs. May 15, Waterfalls to Dundas CA, 10km. Meet
for 10:00am start at the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre
parking lot off Governor’s Rd. We will carpool to Webster’s Falls off Fallsview Rd. Hike will include Webster’s
Falls, Tews Falls, Dundas Peak, Old Dundas Station Trail,
then continuing on Bruce Trail back to the Dundas Valley
CA Trail Centre. Hamilton Conservation Authority parking
pass or parking fee of $9 required. Bring lunch, water, bug
spray, sunscreen. Some hills and rocky stretches with poor
footing. Pace Med. Leader Janina Vanderpost 905 5212296 kayakhiker1@gmail.com.
Thurs. May 22, Bluebell Walk/Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, Oakville, 11km. Meet for a 10:00am start in the parking lot at the end of Old Upper Middle Rd in Oakville. We
will do a circular walk of the valley to see the Bluebells as
well as other wildflowers. Some long, but gentle hills.
Bring lunch. If coming from the west, take the QEW to the
Dorval exit. Go north to Upper Middle Rd. Turn right (east)
and go to Oxford St. Turn right (south) and then right again
onto Old Upper Middle Rd. The parking lot is straight
ahead of you. If coming from the east, Take the QEW to
Trafalgar Rd. Go north to Upper Middle Rd. Turn left
(west) and go to Oxford St. Turn left (south) and then right
onto Old Upper Middle Rd. Leis Mod. Bring a lunch, water
and sunscreen. Leader Anne Armstrong 905 337-3937 hikingrandma-@gmail.com.
Thurs. March 13, Davisville Trail, Brantford, 12km.
Meet for a 10:00am start in Brantford. From Hamilton take
the 403 west to Oak Park Rd (4th exit). Turn LEFT onto
Oak Park Rd. Follow Oak Park Rd. Turn right onto
Kraemer's Way and Oakhill Dr and follow to end and park
on side of road. Hike the Grand Valley, Trans Canada and
Blue Heron Trails (shorter version). Hiking boots. Bring a
lunch, snack, and water. Pace Med Terrain Mod. Hike
Leader Lorraine Sherred 1looney@sympatico.ca.
Thurs. Mar. 20, Headwaters Trail, 11km. Meet for
10:00am start in the Hermitage parking lot of the Dundas
Valley Conservation Area on Sulphur Springs Rd in Ancaster. Be careful, it is easy to miss. Map 8. We will do a loop
of this lovely area. We may be lucky enough to see some
deer. Some hills. Pace Med Terrain Mod. Bring a lunch,
water and icers. Parking fee or Hamilton Conservation Area
pass. Leader Anne Armstrong 905 337-3937. hikingrandma@gmail.com.
Thurs. Mar. 27, Dundas Soup Hike, 10km. Meet for a
10:00am start in the parking lot behind Shoppers Drug
Mart in University Plaza, on Osler Dr on Dundas for a circular hike of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area using
Rail, Monarch and Main Loop Trails. Bring snack, water,
sunscreen and icers. C.A. fees may apply. Optional soup
lunch to follow at leader`s home. Pace Med Terrain
Mod. Leader Marion Johnson 905 628-5636.
Thurs. April 3, Twiss Road/Crawford Lake Loop, 12km.
Meet for a 10:00am start at Twiss Road (map 10 north of
Derry Rd where Main Trail crosses Twiss Rd). We will follow the main trail to the lookout and return via side trails.
Bring water, snack and lunch. Med pace. Mod terrain.
Leader Terry Rose 905 637-2918. termarintl@cogeco.ca.
Thurs. Apr. 10, Monarch-Spring Creek Trail Loop,
11km. Meet for a 10:00am start at the Sanctuary Dr parking
lot for Sanctuary Park in Dundas. You can access Sanctuary
Dr from Pleasant Ave. We will do a loop hike following the
Spring Creek Trail to the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre
where we will break for a snack. Return along the Monarch
Trail with a short bit on the railtrail back to Sanctuary Park.
Some hills and some poor footing. Pace Med. Leader Janina Vanderpost 905 521-2296 kayakhiker1@gmail.com.
Thur. Apr. 17, Dundas Valley Loop, 10km. Meet for
Leaders Maureen Hills and Gordon Morrow both 905 6283159, hillsmaur@gmail.com.
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Happy Wanderers Monday Hikes
Wear clothing suitable to the weather and proper hiking boots. Bring hiking sticks. Icers should be carried. Bring
lunch, water and sun protection. Notify leader if you are attending as sometimes circumstances dictate the hike be cancelled or changed. Errol MacKenzie e.mackenzie@sympatico.ca. 905 627-9497, Dundas, before 9:00pm please. Map
references are from 27th Ed.
Mon. Mar. 3, Iroquoia, RBG, Borers Falls and Ray
Lowes ST, Loop, 14km. Meet for 08:45am exit at parking lot on York Rd, Dundas, just east of RR bridge and
west of Valley Rd. Park on York Rd next to parking lot if
it is blocked. Hike the Ray Lowes ST and Main trail to
Romar Rd, back to York Rd and on to Ray Lowes ST to
Rasberry House and return. Map 8. Hiking boots, no
dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Mod, hill up escarpment.
Mon. Mar. 10, Oakville, Sixteen Mile Creek Trails,
Loop, 14km. Meet for 08:45am exit at Williams Coffee
Cup, Third Line and Upper Middle Rd, Oakville. Move
cars to parking lot on West Oak Trails Blvd, left side.
Hike the Heritage Trails of Sixteen Mile Creek. Some
hills, loop hike. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Mod.
Mon. Mar.17, Burlington Central Library to Lift
Bridge and Pier, Loop, 14km. Meet for 08:45am exit at
Burlington Central Library, New St. Hike to Spencer
Smith park and along waterfront trail to lift bridge and
pier and return. Hiking boots. No Dogs. Pace Med Terrain
Easy.
Mon. Mar. 24, Niagara, Fort George, Heritage ST,
General Brock ST, Loop, 14km. Meet for 08:45am exit
at parking lot, Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant,
Hamilton Beach. Car pool to parking lot near Fort
George, N.O.T.L. Map1. Hike part of Heritage Trail to Ln
6 and General Brock ST. Map 1. Loop hike. Hiking boots.
No dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Easy.
Mon. Mar. 31, Iroquoia, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake. Loop, 15km. Meet for 09:30am exit at Crawford
Lake Conservation Area, Conservation Road, off Guelph
Line Map11, Km.105.5. Hike the Crawford Lake ST,
Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST. Back to cars. Loop
hike, Hiking Boots. No dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Mod
some hills. Parking fee required.
Mon. Apr. 7, Niagara, Merritt, Port Dalhousie to
Glendale Ave, A-B, 15km. Meet for 08:45am exit at
parking lot, Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant, Hamilton Beach. Car pool to St. Catharines, Penn Centre on
Glendale Ave. Map 3. Hike the Merritt Trail from Port
Dalhousie to Glendale Ave. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace
Med. Terrain Easy.
Mon. Apr. 14, Toronto, Silver Creek Trails, Loop,
15km. Meet for 08:45am exit at parking lot 401/
Trafalgar, northeast side 401. (Toronto hikers can meet us
at Fallbrook Trail at 09:15am). Map 13, Km. 36.7. Car
pool to Fallbrook Trail. Hike the Roberts ST, Main Trail,
Bennett Heritage ST, Main Trail. Loop hike. Hiking
boots. No dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Strenuous.
Mon. Apr. 28, Dundas Valley, Trail Centre to Tiffany
Falls, Loop, 14km. Meet for 08:45 exit at Dundas Valley
Conservation Area, off Governors Rd, Dundas, 2nd parking lot. Map 8, Km. 50.6. Hike along Main Trail to Tiffany Falls and return. Loop hike. Hiking boots. No dogs.
Pace Med. Terrain Mod.
Mon. May 5, Caledon, Trimble ST, Shaw Ck. Rd,
Forks of Credit Park, Loop, 15km. Meet for 08:45am
exit at parking lot, 401/Trafalgar Rd, north east side.
Move some cars to start of hike at Forks of Credit Rd.
Map 15, Km.10. Hike the Trimble ST, Shaw Creek Rd.
Trail and through Forks of Credit Park back to cars. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Mod.
Mon. May 12, Iroquoia, Websters Falls, Tewes Falls to
Christie Cons. Loop, 14km. Meet for 08:45am exit at
Websters Falls parking lot, Map 8, off Harvest Rd and
Short Rd, Greensville. Hike to Tews Falls, Christie Conservation Area and back to Websters Falls. Hiking Boots.
No dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Mod. Parking Fee required.
Mon. May 26, Niagara, Woodend to Decew House
Park, A-B, 17km. Meet for 08:45am exit at parking lot,
Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant, Hamilton Beach.
Move some cars to Decew House Park, Map 3, Km. 29.8.
Hike from Woodend Conservation Area Map 2, Km. 12.5.
Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace Med. Terrain Mod.
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HOC Private Pool Sessions with OSKC
March 2 - Wet Exits and Assisted Rescues
March 16 - Mastering the Self-Rescue
March 30 - Safety and Rescue
Angela Coughlin Pool, Burlington. Sundays 1:30-3:30pm
Sign up with Dorothy Rideough for 1 or all 3 at a discounted rate.
Paddle Canada Level One Skills Courses
Kelso Lake:
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July 5-6
June 21-22
Aug 2-3
July 19-20
Sept 13-14
Aug 16-17
Barrie:
June 14-15
July 12-13
July 26-27
Aug 16-17
Parry Sound (OSKC)
June 28-29
Paddle Canada Level Two Skills Courses
Parry Sound (Day 1) and Killarney (Day 2-5)
June 25-29
July 16-20
Aug 27-31
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OSKC Parry Sound and Georgian Bay
Apr 30-May 4
WEEKEND SYMPOSIUMS
Paddlepalooza – May 23-25 – Camp Tapawingo and Oak Point, Parry Sound
Women on the Water Festival – June 6 -8 – Camp Tapawingo, Parry Sound
Halton Outdoors Club Symposium – June 14-5 - Guelph Lake
Ontario Greenland Camp – Sept 5-7 – Camp Tamarack, Bracebridge
Out of Province Trips
Saguenay Fjord, QC. Kayaking with Beluga Whales – Aug 9-16
Broken Group Islands, BC. Kayaking with Grey Whales – Sept 28 – Oct 5
CONTACT US:
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PATAGONIA
March 9 to 23, 2014
Patagonia covers the south of Chile and Argentina, with
dramatic mountain formations, smoky volcanoes, flat
barren pampas and expansive ice fields.
In Chile, visit a penguin colony, hike in the heart of
Torres del Paine NP, and stay in unique “eco-domes”.
In Argentina, hike in Los Glaciares NP to the base of Mt.
Fitzroy and on the massive Perito Moreno glacier.
Patagonia lives up to its reputation as one of the world’s
greatest hiking destinations!
ISRAEL
March 17 to 30, 2014
Fascinating and complex, Israel offers immense
diversity. Hike the lush vineyards of the Golan Heights &
the deep canyons of the Judean Desert, plus the famed
Jesus Trail from Nazareth to the Sea of Galillee. We
shall visit Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem
and Tel Aviv, and although this holiday is not religious by
design, we cannot help but be immersed in the dominant
role it has played for centuries.
IRELAND
June 3 to 13, 2014
With more shades of green than you can imagine, the
Emerald Isle lives up to its deserving reputation. From
historical Dublin to picturesque Killarney & parts in
between, we will take you hiking through some of the
most sought-after scenery the country has to offer - and
we'll even make a few pub stops along the way!
Simpson & Rich
Barristers and Solicitors
KENYA
Gary D. Rich, B.A., LL.B.
July 6 to 18, 2014
Don’t just drive through Kenya – hike it too!
Imagine encountering herds of zebras, giraffes and
gazelles right on your path! Travel to 3 different parts of
the country, take in incredible sunsets over the
savannah, visit Masai herdsmen in their homes and, of
course, see lions, elephants & leopards on our game
drives. Accommodations include luxury tented camps
and one night at The Ark! And did you know that July is
the coolest month of the year in Kenya?
Suite 208 - Upper Canada Place
460 Brant Street
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4B6
PERU & MACHU PICCHU
September 13 to 26, 2014
Spend a week exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas
by hiking through the famed salt pans of Maras, the
ancient ruins of Pisac, and trekking high up into the
Urubamba mountain range. Then that all important day
arrives when we hike into Machu Picchu – rounding the
corner of the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu with
your own eyes will give you goose bumps. From the
Sacred Valley, journey south to Lake Titicaca for hikes
on Uros, Amantani and Taquile islands.
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Telephone 905 681-1521
Fax 905 333-5075
2014 FULLY ESCORTED HIKING TOURS
by Bob Scarfone & Vision Travel Solutions
Membership Discounts
NEWFOUNDLAND
Ancaster
June 28 - July 10, 2014
Ancaster Cycle
365 Wilson Street East 905 648-2288
10% off regular priced parts, accessories and clothing.
Does not include bikes or labour.
Burlington
Brant Cycle
892 Brant Street 905 637-3737
10% off all regular priced products.
Does not include bikes, trailers or labour.
Dundas
Adventure Attic
28 King Street West
905 628-2929
10% off regular priced items
Dunnville
Grand River Kayak
2 Port Maitland Road 905 701-6818
10% off regular priced items, lessons & tours
We are happy to present our tour of
Newfoundland, filled with hiking,
sightseeing and some optional kayaking as
well. Our first four nights will on the west
coast to explore Gros Morne and up into
L’Anse aux Meadows. We then head to
Twillingate for the next four nights to visit
“our area” of Newfoundland. Here you will
visit some local sites that most tourists will
never see. Finally, we are off to St. John’s
(with a stop in Terra Nova Park) for the
final nights of our tour. Cost is $2945 plus
air fare.
ITALY, THE DOLOMITES
September 12 - 27, 2014
Hamilton
Central Cycle
965 King Street East
905 522-8445
10% off regular priced items
McMaster Sports
1331 Main Street West 905 523-8880
10% off all regular priced items.
Pieriks Cycle
840 King Street West - Westdale 905 525-8521
10% off regular priced items.
This trip has been going for more than 10
years now and is one of the best value
hiking trips anywhere! We will spend two
weeks exploring the hiking and cycling
trails of the Dolomites, with our first week
in Dobbiaco, then on to Val Gardena once
again for the second week. The tentative
cost of this trip is $3425 per person, based
on double occupancy. Your cost includes
air fare from Toronto, transfers in Italy,
accommodation with breakfast and dinner
daily, local transit pass for two weeks and
the Gardena card for all the gondolas &
cable cars in Val Gardena.
Oakville
Hikers Haven Europe Bound
166 South Service Road East 905 849-8928
10% off all equipment rentals, & regular-priced clothing,
footwear and camping gear over $100.
Oakville Cycle and Sports Ltd
105 Cross Ave - Trafalgar Village 905- 844-4394
The Running Company
118 Thomas Street 905 815-1952
Stoney Creek
All The Right Gears
442 Millen Road 905 662-2453
10% off regular priced items.
Does not include bikes and labour.
For more information and booking:
Call Bob at 1-800-475-9494 ext 2507
or email bob.scarfone@vision2000.ca
I can help with any personal trips as well.
Vision Travel Solutions Ont reg # 500184986 Cameron Dr. Ancaster, ON
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Mississauga
Rack Attack Mississauga
3145 Dundas Street West, Unit 9 905 828-7225
10% off racks
The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co.
199 Lakeshore Road East, Unit A 905 990-1750
5% off of all "Woolpower" products
Waterdown
Bicycle Works
316 Dundas Street East 905 689-1991
10% off all in-store items.
15% off tune ups before April 15th.
Pelee Island and Point Pelee
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Finger Lakes: Bike, Hike and Kayak!!!
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2014 Safety & Rescue Pool Clinics see page 6
Sundays: March 2 – March 16 – March 30, 1:30 to 3:30pm
at Angela Coughlan Pool
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