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Distance: 10km loop
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footingDescription: Hamilton Radial Trail +/-10 km loop. There is no dropout point.
Hike Leader: Daljeet Juneja ds.juneja@gmail.com 905-870-3088
2 hrs.
Pace - brisk. Terrain - easy.
Meet at 7:30 pm. in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant for brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back.
Hike cancelled in poor weather.
Leader: Lorne Carruthers.
For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
Every Wednesday Evening Walk for Health and Fun - West Hamilton
Start: 7:00 PM End: 9:00 PM
Location: Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Hike Description: Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights C.A. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now that we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to! Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Hike Leader: Paul Lewis – (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
The HOC Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month except for August. In some instances, date changes have to be made to accommodate events that would affect attendance.
Registration opens Dec 1 2019
Beginner Level 1 Refresher
Backup Date for level 3 Clinic: Become more efficient
Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
Classic Trails
30 km
Skate Trails
7 km
Snowshoe Trails
Yes 10 km
Ski Trail Fees
A-$10, S-$10
Snowshoe Trail Fees
$8
Ability Level
Beginner to intermediate
Lunch Room
Yes
Food Service
LIMITED light refreshments – bring lunch
Ski Rentals
Snowshoe Rentals
Waxing Room
Resort Highlights
Trails traverse rolling terrain in Dunes area
Retail Outlet
ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 3
Date and Time: January 21, from 10:00-12:00 or earlier. Remember to check your e-mails at 7:30 on Tuesday morning to see if the hike is still a “go” or has been cancelled.
General Location: Chedoke Golf Course in lower west Hamilton
Pace: 3-4 km per hr.
Distance: 6-7 km
Terrain: Good treadway but there are a few hills and they'll be mildly to moderately strenuous if snow-covered. Wear icers if you have them.
Meeting Place: The parking lot behind Chedoke Golf Course's club house near the entrance to the coffee/snack bar. Look for my bright blue Civic coupe. I will send written directions to hikers whose names appear on the hike registration list.
Description: We'll do a loop of the golf course and some adjacent escarpment trails
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or 905-945-0536 any day before 9:00 p.m.
We return to our much-loved Silverstar in the Monashee Mountains above Vernon, British Columbia.
Registration opens March 20 2019
Trip Leaders: Patti and Jim Blair pblair24@cogeco.ca
Price: All rooms are double occupancy. However 32 registrants (16 rooms) may choose suite rooms with a kitchen at one price, while 4 registrants (2 rooms) may choose rooms with no kitchen at a lower rate. Rooms will be allotted on a first come first serve basis.
Price includes:
Price does not include:
Cancellation
Deposits are non-refundable. However, in the event that you need to cancel; the Club will look for a suitable replacement from the club waiting list. If a replacement can be made without incurring costs to the club or the travel agency, then you may be refunded. If using a replacement incurs some costs, the cancelling party will be responsible and may only receive a partial refund. If a replacement cannot be found, the cancelling party will be responsible to cover all costs that the Club or travel agency has incurred on your behalf, up to the point of cancellation.
One can ski at both the Silverstar Mountain Resort and at Sovereign Lake.
There are over 100 km of well-groomed, track-set trails. This trip is suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers. Optional activities include alpine skiing, snowshoeing, guided night snowshoe hikes, night skiing, tubing, skating, sleigh rides, etc
Accommodation is at the Vance Creek Hotel. Most units will include a kitchen and will be assigned on a first come first served basis. One can ski right outside your front door. The hotel is surrounded by shops and restaurants.
Once again we will use the Teacher's Travel Agency in Toronto for travel services.
Step one: register for the trip online. Choose "Register" and make your $25 non-refundable payment. Step two: pay a non-refundable deposit of $300 per person to Teacher’s Travel. You may either send a cheque payable to Teacher’s Travel (21 St. Claire Ave. E., Toronto M4T 1L9) or pay by phone using your credit card. There is a 3% surcharge for using a credit card. Jill Sanderson at Teacher’s Travel can be reached at 1-416-922-2232.
Later in the year, the final balance is due -- no later than November 1, 2019-- and it is non-refundable.
Printable Trip Information Sheet
Ski and Snowshoe Day Trip Information including bus pickup locations
40 km
One 10 km loop
Small area for snowshoeing
A-$16, S-$16
$12
Novice to expert
Homemade chili, soup, brownies
No
Most trails located on top of the escarpment with a long, gradual descent to chalet.
Ski and Snowshoe Day Trip Information including bus pickup location
ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 4
Date and Time: January 28, 2020 from 10:00-12:00 or earlier. Remember to check your e-mails at 7:30 on Tuesday to see if the hike is still a “go” or has been cancelled.
General Location: East Hamilton's escarpment
Terrain: Easy urban treadway but bring icers in case the rail trail surface is packed down and icy.
Meeting Place: The first parking lot to the right at the top of Hamilton's Wentworth Street Stairs. Look for my bright blue Civic coupe. I will send written directions to the hikers whose names appear on the hike registration list.
Description: A loop hike along East Hamiton's escarpment using the Escarpment Rail Trail and Mountain Brow Blvd.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or 905-945-0536 and day before 9:00 p.m.
Registration opens Jan 1 2020
42 km of trails
2 and 8 km
A-$15, S-$15
$6
Intermediate to expert
No - bring lunch
Backup Date Level 1 Refresher
80 km of trails
12 km
TBA
Hot and cold food served
Meadowlands Ski Trail excellent for the novice skier
ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 5
Date and Time: February 4, from 10:00-12:00 or earlier. Don't forget to check your e-mails at 7:30 on Tuesday morning to see if the hike is still a “go” or been cancelled.
General Location: Waterfront Trail and Southshore Trails of Cootes Paradise
Terrain: Groomed trails but the rolling hills of Cootes Paradise are mildly strenuous.
Meeting Place: Bayfront Park at the north end of Bay St. in Hamilton. Look for my bright blue Honda coupe. I will send written directions to hikers whose names appear on the hike registration list.
Description: The part along the waterfront is there-and-back but the section in Cootes Paradise is a loop.
Thursday February 6, Thursday Group
Start Time: 10:00 am.Location: Dundas Valley Conservation Area Pace: Leisurely - 3km/hr or lessTerrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footingDistance: 8 to 10 km.
Description: Dundas Valley never disappoints with its beautiful trails, hills and valleys. It is especially lovely in the winter. Dundas Valley CA is on Governors Rd., west of the Dundas town centre. Meet in the last parking lot. We will hike the Canterbury Loop and for those who wish we can hike the Sawmill Valley Loop. Bring a lunch/snack. Icers may be necessary. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. BTC Map 8, 29th Guidebook.Leaders: Phill/Anne Armstrong 416 895 3937
Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash
8 km
A-$20, S -$20
Beginner to expert
Large eating area
Cafeteria serving hot and cold food
Trails pass through scenic rolling woodland
Good retail shop
Before registering for the Ski Better Clinic, please review All About Ski Lessons and Ski Proficiencies
Saturday February 8, Hike in Waterdown
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Clappison Woods/Smokey Hollow, Waterdown.
Pace: Medium 4 km/hr.
Distance: Approx. 14 km.
Terrain: Moderate/Difficult Tricky footing; long strenuous ups and downs.
Meeting Place: Hwy #6 tunnel @ Patterson Road (km 66, Bruce Trail Guide, Ed. 29)
Description: A there and back hike to Smokey Hollow with a few loops. Bring liquids, snacks, and a small lunch. Icers please.
Leader: Dave Somerville dsomerville4@cogeco.ca 905 659 6768.
Purchase Chilifest tickets on the bus.
Trail fee will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
24 km
Groomed for classic and skate skiing
7.5 km
A-$18, S-$18
$10
Many trails located on top of escarpment with views of Georgian Bay
Sunday February 9, Gentle/Beginner Hike
Start Time: 10:00 am.Location: City View Park/Kerns Rd. Burlington
Pace: Leisurely - 3km/hr or lessTerrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footingDistance: 8 km.
Description: This there and back hike will take us to Smokey Hollow on Waterdown Rd. in Watertown. The trail will give us some good views over the escarpment toward the Skyway Bridge and the lake and take us to Smokey Hollow, very important in the early days of Watertown. Bring a snack and water. Icers may be necessary. City View Park is on the east side of Kerns Rd. Enter via the most southerly entrance. BTC Map 9, 29th Guidebook.Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 337 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 6
Date and Time: February 11, from 10:00-12:00 or earlier. Remember to check your e-mails on Tuesday morning to see if the hike is still a “go” or has been cancelled.
General Location: Chedoke Radial Trail and Scenic Drive
Terrain: Urban-like walking surfaces.
Description: This hike is a loop formed by the Chedoke Radial Trail and Scenic Dr along the mountain brow.
Wednesday February 12. Hike and Skate in Waterdown
Start Time: 9:30 am.
Location: Memorial Park, Waterdown.
Pace: Medium 4km/hr.
Distance: 6km. plus BONUS SKATING
Terrain: Easy, flat
Meeting Place: Memorial Park, Waterdown (Hamilton St. North opposite
Fortinos)
Description: A short there and back Hike to Joe Sam's Leisure Park. After a warm up break, skating at the Memorial Park Loop for an hour or so. Water and snacks, and of course SKATES.
Enjoy 4½ days of skiing and snowshoeing in Val David, Sainte Agathe and Mt. Tremblant Parc
Leader: Bonnie Quinn info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca
Accommodation: Auberge du Vieux Foyer with 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners and lunch on day of departure
Cost: $1010 per double occupancy and $1222 for single occupancy
Please read the information sheet before you register.
Registration opens Sunday 12:00am (0000) Sept 15 2019
ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 7
Date and Time: February 18, from 10:00-12:00 or earlier. Remember to check your e-mails on Tuesday morning to see if the hike is still a “go” or has been cancelled.
General Location: Dundas Valley
Terrain: Groomed trails but a few moderately demanding hills
Meeting Place: The Ancaster Arena on Jerseyville Rd. Drive down Martin Rd. along the west boundary of the arena and turn into the last parking lot on your right before the road drops sharply into the valley. Look for my bright blue Civic coupe. I will send written directions to the hikers whose names appear on the hike registration list.
Description: This is loop walk on Dundas Valley Conservation Area trails on the west side of Martin Rd.
ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 8
Date and Time: February 25, from 10:00-12:00 or earlier. Remember to check your e-mails on Tuesday morning to see if the hike is still a “go” or has been cancelled.
Meeting Place: The Ancaster Arena on Jerseyville Rd. Drive down Martin Rd. along the west boundary of the arena and turn into the last parking lot before the road drops sharply into the valley. Look for my bright blue Civic coupe. I will send written directions to the hikers whose names appear on the hike registration list.
Description: This is loop walk on Dundas Valley Conservation Area trails on the east side of Martin Rd.
Registration opens Feb 1 2020
We will be participating in the Rajalta Rajalle - Hiihto in Lappland; a border-to-border skiing event known as "The RR".
It is a skiing tour, not a race, across Finland from near the Russian border to the Swedish border, very close to the Arctic Circle.
Trip Leaders:
Stephen Walter walter@mcmaster.ca
Loraine Walter arctic.lorie@gmail.com
Total Cost: $4670 per person
Registration opens Apr 4 2019
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Complete both steps
Step 1: register online. Choose "Register" and make your $25 non-refundable payment. If you want to be the first to register, login and be ready with your credit card on April 3 in time for 12:00 am on April 4th.
Step 2: pay a deposit of $600 per person to Teachers Travel Service.
We will notify you about the date when final payment to the travel agent is due, and if there is an adjustment to the final pricing.
See Trip Information Sheet for additional payment details.
TRAVEL AGENT: Teachers Travel Service ~ Jill Sanderson ~ Office direct line: 1-800-268-7229 ~ 21 St. Clair Ave East ~ Toronto, ON M4T 1L9
Trip Information Sheet
Wednesday March 4. Hike and Skate in Waterdown
Start Time: 9:30 a.m
Distance: 6 km. plus BONUS SKATING
Terrain: Easy, flat.
Description: A short there and back hike to Joe Sam's Leisure Park. After a warm up break, skating at the Memorial Park Loop. Water and snacks, and YOUR SKATES.
Leader: Dave Somerville, dsomerville4@cogeco.ca 905 659 6768.
Trip Leaders: Freda and Clive Wright fredaandclive@cogeco.ca
Registration opens 12am Sept 15 2019
Holiday Inn and Suites in Huntsvillle
Please read the Trip Information Sheet for full details before registering.
Saturday March 7. Hike in Waterdown
Location: Hwy. to Hwy. Waterdown
Distance: Approx. 12 km.
Terrain: Moderate tricky footing, some long and strenuous ups and downs.
Meeting Place: City View Park, Burlington. South Parking Lot
Description: An old classic hike. After meeting, a short car shuttle through Waterdown to the Hwy #6 tunnel at Patterson Rd. A beautiful hike back following the main Bruce Trail. Bring liquids and snacks and a small lunch. Prepare for the weather, "icers" may still be necessary.
Leader: Dave Somerville , dsomerville4@cogeco.ca 905 659 6768.
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