Notes:
a) Unless stated
otherwise, all hikes meet in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood
b) Hikers should
come prepared, having read the Hikers Checklist below.
c) Hikers will
be required to sign a waiver similar to that set out below prior to the
commencement of the scheduled activity:
I acknowledge
that this activity of the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club in which I am
participating involves risks which are beyond the control of the club.
Notwithstanding the acknowledgment of such risks, I hereby release the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club, its
contractors, employees, volunteers, agents, assigns and executors from all
claims for damage however so arising as a result of my participation in this or
any other activity organized by the club. I agree to pay the cost of any
emergency evacuation of my person or belongings that may be necessary. I affirm
that I am aware of the nature of the activity, its approximate length, duration
and degree of difficulty and that I am properly equipped and physically able to
participate. I have no medical or other condition which might preclude my
participation.
I agree to
follow the directions of the leader.
d) Hike
Descriptions
Pace:
Slow
0.0 to 2.5 km/hr
Moderate
. 2.5 to 3.5 km/hr
Medium
3.5 to 4.5 km/hr
Fast
.. 4.5 to 5.5 km/hr
Very Fast
. > 5.5 km/hr
Difficulty of Terrain:
Novice
. Mostly flat and easy, good
footing
Novice/Intermediate
Normal, some hills and
poor footing
Intermediate
. Strenuous hills and
poor footing
Experienced
. Difficult, very hilly,
rocky, poor footing
Challenging
. Most rugged, very hilly, very rocky, bad
footing
HIKERS CHECK LIST
1.
Check
distance, pace and terrain of hike to ensure it is within your fitness
level. Call the hike leader before the
hike if you have any questions or concerns.
2.
If
you have any health problems that could affect your hiking performance, inform
the hike leader.
Note: If you have any known asthma, allergies or hay fever, carry
antihistamines. Asthma sufferers should
carry their asthma medications or inhalers and, in winter, always carry an
inhaler. Allergy suffers should carry an
EpiPen(s) and ensure someone on the hike knows where you carry these. Diabetics should carry their medication.
3.
Wear
comfortable boots/shoes.
4.
Take
a spare pair of shoes to change into at the end of the hike or carry plastic
bags to protect the car from muddy boots and remember your car keys.
5.
Have
a backpack or waist pack to carry the following:
Cell Phone and car keys
Water or other beverages in screw top
containers (extra in summer or on longer hikes)
Snacks (plus lunch if indicated in the
hike write-up)
Plastic poncho/rain gear to conserve
heat and provide seating and rain protection
Spare pair of socks and boot/shoelaces,
duct tape, whistle, 2 aspirin
In
winter: Thermal blanket/space blanket, extra layer of clothing
In
other seasons: Insect repellent, sun block
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