SKI AND SNOWSHOE THE NEAR NORTH

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 3 – 5, 2023

Leaders: Collette & Dave Somerville

The Near North Ski & Snowshoe trip to Huntsville, North Bay and Parry Sound area is back! We plan to ski/snowshoe at Arrowhead Provincial Park in Huntsville, North Bay Nordic in North Bay and Georgian Nordic in Parry Sound. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn in Huntsville.

Please Note: It is strongly recommended that members wear a mask while seated on the bus and while getting on and off the bus. Masking is also strongly recommended while loading gear on and off the bus storage area.

Our Itinerary

Friday, Mar 3- We will depart Burlington at 8:00 a.m. from the Guelph Line Carpool Parking area on the north side of the QEW at Guelph Line where overnight parking is free. Guelph Line Carpool Parking - Google Maps . Our coach bus will head to the Huntsville area where we will spend the afternoon at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Arrowhead has 28 kms of beautifully groomed ski trails and 8+ kms of snowshoeing trails, as well as a 1 km ice skating loop through the forest. Our day on the trails will end at 4:00 pm, when we will drive to the Holiday Inn in Huntsville for our overnight stay.

Saturday, Mar 4- We will head to the North Bay Nordic Ski Club at 8:30 for a full day of skiing and snowshoeing. They offer 50 km of groomed trails ranging from beginner to difficult, including some long downhill runs for the adventurous. The Club also offers a variety of snowshoe trails totalling almost 8 kms. Something for everyone! Our departure will be at 3:00 for the return to the Holiday Inn in Huntsville for the night.

Sunday, Mar 5– We will head to Georgian Nordic Ski Club in Parry Sound at 8:30.  This area is also part of the Canadian Shield and offers lovely scenic trails that roll through the northern landscape. Georgian Nordic offers over 30 kms of classic trails, 19 kms of skate trails, plus a snowshoe trail of 4.5 km. The bus will leave at 3:00 and head home to Burlington for an arrival time of approximately 6:30 pm

Cost:  The price per person is:

Skiers $ 342(double occupancy) or $498 (single occupancy).

Snowshoers ($325 (double occupancy) or $481 (single occupancy)

**You can only register for snowshoeing if you plan to exclusively snowshoe. If you ski and snowshoe you must register for skiing.

Accommodation:   The Holiday Inn Express in Huntsville will be under renovation during our stay, but we have been assured the following amenities will be available.  Rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave and a Keurig machine.  A breakfast will be included with your stay. There are restaurants (dine in or take-out) and grocery stores located close by.

Inclusions

  • bus transportation
  • hotel accommodation including daily breakfast
  • trail fees
  • taxes and most gratuities.

Exclusions:

  • lunches (bring/buy/make your own)
  • dinners
  • room cleaning gratuities

Cancellation Policy:  You may cancel your trip and expect a full refund, minus a $25.00 processing fee (per application), up until January 27, 2023.  After that date, you will be responsible for any costs that the Club incurs on your behalf.  This could include costs for transportation, accommodation, meal, leader subsidy, etc.  If you cancel after the cancellation date, we will attempt to find a replacement from the wait list however, there are no guarantees.

In the event that the trip is cancelled by the club at any point, you will be given a full refund.

If the trip experiences inclement weather that interferes with our planned activities, we will NOT cancel the trip. Leaders will try to find suitable alternative activities.

While in progress, if the trip experiences unexpected circumstances that are beyond our control, that result in changes to the itinerary and unexpected expenses, members are responsible for any extra expenses that may be incurred. 

Further questions or concerns? - email: cdsomerville4@gmail.com

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