REALIZE THE DREAM  -  TREE SALE

SATURDAY MAY 1, 2010 -  TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

LOCATION:  Blue Mountain Mall (Canadian Tire) parking lot.

Our Club will be selling a variety of hardwood and softwood tree seedlings, which will look great on virtually any property. Trees are bare root and potted – 3 to 4 years old. Proceeds of the sale will be donated to the Realize the Dream by 2015 Fund
We need your support to reach our objective so come out and purchase a tree or two. We will have lots on hand.
Members who would like to help out by selling trees for part of the day are invited to contact:
Sharon Emerson at (705) 444-0750
Sharon.emerson@sympatico.ca

Wednesday May 5, 2010  -  Time: 9:00 am
We will carpool to kilometer 93.3 on the Side road 22C on the west side of the Beaver Valley. We will then traverse the Fairmont Side Trail, sections of the Bruce Trail and the Siegerman Side Trail to finish at the start point. This is a very scenic hike, with hilly areas and some steeper ascents. Bring water and a lunch.
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance: 10.2 km Map: 27. Edition 25
Leader: Barb Elwood (705) 445 8028
belwood1@rogers.com

Saturday May 8, 2010  -  Time: 7:00 am (note early start)
We will carpool to the Lion’s Head area. The hike will commence at Km 70.5 on Cemetery Road from where we will follow the trail around Lion’s Head to km 81.8 where there will be an optional drop out, otherwise we will loop back to Cemetery road via the Ilse Hanel side trail. The trail has difficult footing, hiking boots are required. Bring drinks and a lunch.
Pace: Moderate Level: Strong intermediate
Map 38. Edition 25
Distance: 17.4 km (Optional drop-out point after 12.4 km)
Leader: Rosemary Petrie (705) 293-4444
petrie6524@rogers.com

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  -  Time: 9:00 am
We will car-pool to km 33.2 of the Beaver Valley section. From the parking lot we follow the main trail south and east past the summit of Metcalf rock to km 23.7, where the hike will terminate. This hike offers some exceptional views and a wide variety of natural features and terrain. There are some fairly steep ascents and descents as we negotiate the gulleys and valleys in the Kolapore river system. Bring water and a lunch
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance 10 km Map: 25. Edition 25
Leader: Marilyn Jones (705) 446-9951
mcj5156@hotmail.com

Saturday, May 15, 2010  -  Time: 9:00 am
We will car pool to Swiss Meadows to commence our hike through the nice B.T.C. property, then on the first 9.3 km of the Beaver Valley Main Trail and the Loree Forest Side Trail, to # 21 S.R. where we left some cars to take us back to Swiss Meadows. There are several steep ascents and descents, but the views make the effort worthwhile. Bring lunch and lots of water.
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance: 12 km. Map: 24. Edition 25
Leader: Ray Walker (705) 445-2272
jrwalker@rogers.com

Wednesday May 19, 2010  -  Time: 9:00 am
We will carpool to km 15.8 on 15th side road in the Beaver Valley section. We will walk through to km 23.7, with the shuttle car pick up at the Kolapore car park.
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance: 8.2 km Map 24 and 25. Edition 25
Leaders: Terry Sears (705) 444-9859
tjinblue@rogers.com

Wednesday May 26, 2010  -  Time: 9:00 am
We will carpool to km 47.9 on 5th side road in the Caledon Hills section. The hike will include a recently opened 5.4 km beautiful new route along the southern rim of the valley. About 5 km of road are replaced by passing close to the Hockley Crest side trail and the Hemlock ridges. The trail is very hilly with great views and the hike will finish at km 60.5. Bring water and a lunch.
Pace: Moderate Level: Strong intermediate
Distance: 13 km approx. Map 18. Edition 25 (updated)
Leader: Denman Lawrenson (705) 445-0014
d.lawrenson@rogers.com

Saturday May 29, 2010  -  ANNUAL END TO END HIKE  -  FIRST LEG
Meeting Place:  We will meet at Highlands Nordic Centre. It is located west of Duntroon on the 10th line, south of County Rd. 91, (a 3 minute drive west from Duntroon on 91, then a 2 minute drive south on the 10th line). Be at pickup point by 6:45am at latest.
Registration Fee: $25.00 will cover transportation, refreshments and badge.
Pace:  Set your own
Distance:  Approx. 33 km
(Hikers may drop out at checkpoints)
For info contact Barb at: (705)-812-0594
byeo@georgian.net
!! NOTE !!  -  ALL MEMBERS
A social gathering will be held at Highlands Nordic Centre following completion of the first leg.
Social – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Burgers and Salads – 6:00 pm to ???
Cost: $6.00 per person
Dress: Casual
RSVP if possible
Shirley Cook (705) 445-5990
COME OUT AND JOIN US

Sunday May 30, 2010  -  ANNUAL END TO END HIKE  -  SECOND LEG
Meeting Place:  We will meet at Highlands Nordic Centre (see above for directions).
Be at pickup point by 6:45am at latest.
Badges will be provided to those completing both legs.
Pace: Set your own
Distance: Approx. 33 km
Contact: Barb Yeo (705) 812-0594
byeo@georgian.net