TBC  HIKING  TRIPS

WELCOME TO OUR TBC HIKING TRIPS PAGE!
~ FALL 2024 ~
NEXT TRIP: DAY TRIP - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14th, 2024

"DAY TRIP" is for the day only (Return same day, no camping)

"CAMPING TRIP" means with camping (Overnight camping involved)

GOING ON A TBC HIKING TRIP... A UNIQUE EXPERINECE FOR A TBC TEEN!

Our Hiking trips are some of the best experiences a TBC player can have once they become an older teen (13+). Reaching the top of a mountain, building long term friendships, learning leadership skills to be independent are all part of the package.

About our TBC Hiking Trips...

Each year, our club travels by car to the Adirondacks, NY to hike in the beautiful nature of these mountains. It's an experience of a lifetime, with spectacular sights and sounds! 

ELIGIBILITY:

- Age: 13+ (For Day trips) / 14+ (For Camp trips)

- Younger may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:

- Participants should enjoy long walks in nature. If you can walk for 1 hour around your neighborhood, you are generally fit enough for this trip.

-Just hiking/ walking on your feet, no rock climbing or mountaineering, though sometimes we use our hands. We hike rain or shine but avoid extreme weather.

TBC HIKING TRIP DETAILS
DAY TRIP

DURATION:

1 day: just hiking.

LOCATION: 

Keene, NY, USA (2 hours south of Montreal)

Alpine Club of Canada

TRIP FEE:

$80/person

INCLUDES:

Medical insurance, transportation, and certified guiding supervision

Group gear (First aid, etc.)

YOU MUST PROVIDE:

Passport (or Birth Certificate if <18), Backpack, Hiking shoes or boots, appropriate clothing and your lunch. (See GEAR LIST #1)

YOU MUST COMPLETE

Med & Consent forms

CAMPING TRIP

DURATION:

2 nights, 2 days: camping and hiking trip. 

LOCATION: 

Keene, NY, USA (2 hours south of Montreal)

Alpine Club of Canada

TRIP FEE:

$200/person

INCLUDES:

Medical insurance, transportation, and certified guiding supervision

Group gear (First aid, etc.) + food + tent

YOU MUST PROVIDE:

Passport (or Birth Certificate if <18), Backpack, Hiking shoes or boots, appropriate clothing. (See GEAR LIST #1+2)

Sleeping Bag and Air Mattress

YOU MUST COMPLETE

Med & Consent forms

NEXT TRIP - FALL 2024
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14th, 2024
(DAY TRIP)
TRIP MEET - ON ZOOM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2024 @7:30pm
DEPARTURE TIME
SATURDAY 14th Sept. @7:00 AM
RETURN TIME
Saturday 14th Sept.@ 7:00 PM
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OUR NEXT TBC HIKING TRIP? 
- STEP 1 -
FILL IN THE ONLINE FORM BELOW
- STEP 2 -
ATTEND THE TRIP'S ONLINE ZOOM MEET
(LINK SENT BY EMAIL)
- STEP 3 -
SEND US YOUR MED & CONSENT FORMS
(LINKS BELOW)
- STEP 4 -
PREP YOUR GEAR ON THE GEAR LIST

Save My Spot - Hiking Trip

FORMS (TO COMPLETE):
1 - MED / CONSENT FORM (please send by email)
2 - PARENTAL TRAVEL CONSENT FORM (Only if <18 & traveling without parents) 

- Maturity is a must for all participants. Only teenagers and adults who follow the guides instructions at all times are allowed on our hiking trips.

Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the outdoors!
GEAR LIST #1

What you need to bring - DAY TRIP

1) PASSPORT! or Birth certificate if under 18

2) Hiking SHOES or BOOTS (not running shoes because the soles are too soft and they don't have enough support)

3) BACKPACK (a large schoolbag or hiking backpack; 25L-50L pack).

4) WATER BOTTLES (1.5L total)

5) HIKING CLOTHES (non-cotton):


- 1 Light outer shell (wind & rain protection)

- 1 Thin long sleeve inner layer (warmth) e.g. fleece or pullover, etc.

- 2 Base layer t-shirts (1 is extra)

- Shorts & pants (1 each)

- 2 pairs of socks (1 is extra)

- 1 Hat & sunscreen

- 1 Pair of comfy car shoes (sandals/crocs)

GEAR LIST #2

What you need to bring - CAMPING TRIP

EVERYTHING ON GEAR LIST #1 plus...

6) Extra Hiking CLOTHES to add (no cotton):

 * 1 extra long sleeve mid layers

 * 2 extra inner layers for dryness

 * 2 extra pairs of socks (non-cotton)

 * 2 extra pairs of underwear

 * 1 extra pair of shorts

 * 1 extra pair of long pants

7) SLEEPING BAG (rated for 5c+), AIR MATTRESS, (small pillow & tuque) & HEADLAMP

8) Camp CLOTHES: * 1 set of comfy warm camp clothes, * 1 set of PJs

9) FOOD: We provide the food for 2 Dinners, 2 Breakfasts and 2 lunches. If you have special dietary requirements or allergies, please bring your own food.

Note: If you are missing personal gear, let us know and we'll help you find some. We have cooking gear, plates and cutlery but you have to help cook and clean :-)

OUR TBC HIKING GUIDES
Coach Nick & Alex Schade are certified Wilderness guides that accompany the group.
HERE is our certification in Advanced Wilderness First Aid.

Guides Coach NICK & ALEX SCHADE have over 20 years of experience hiking and camping in the Adirondacks. Both have been GUIDES with JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE'S OUTDOOR ED PROGRAM for the past 10 years. Participants should follow the guides instructions and must understand they assume the inherent risks associated to these hiking trips.

GUIDE - ALEX SCHADE

GUIDE - COACH NICK

ADDITIONAL INFO - CAMPING TRIP ONLY!
CAMPING TRIP SCHEDULE

- FRIDAY:

4:30 pm - DEPARTURE

7:30 pm - Setup Camp & Eat Dinner 

- SATURDAY:

8 am - Breakfast & Prep for Hike

10 am - Hike #1 (Lasts ~6 hours)

6 pm - Dinner @ Camp

7 pm - Camp Fire

- SUNDAY:

8 am - Close Camp, Eat Breakfast & Prep for Hike.

10 am - Hike #2 (Lasts ~4 hours)

3 pm - Depart Adirondacks

6:30 pm - Return to Montreal

CAMP AMENITIES

- For Camping Trips (Not 1-day trips)

- Potable/drinkable water, clean outhouses with toilet paper, a covered eating area. a fire pit, no cell phone reception, 10 minutes by car to closest store/phone reception.

WEATHER

- Nighttime weather can dip to 0C during the spring and fall. This trip occurs under all weather conditions and temperatures (0-30C). Be prepared for rain and colder nights. Trip may be cancelled if extreme weather is expected.

~ TRIP MEMORIES ~

FALL 2022

Wright Peak, Pitchoff Boulders

COACHES: Quin, Vanda, Alan

PLAYERS: Daniel, Nicolas & Cyril

GUIDES: Coach Nick

SPRING 2023

Avalanche Pass & Hurricane Mountain

COACHES: Vanda & Alan

PLAYERS: Luca & Killian

GUIDES: Coach Nick

FALL 2023

Big Slide & Blueberry Mountain

COACHES: Vanda, Alan & Quin

PLAYERS: Killian, Daniel, Lukas, Myrtille, Constantine & Thomas

GUIDES: Alex Schade & Coach Nick

SPRING 2024

West River Trail &Indian Head

COACHES: Vanda

PLAYERS: Kavi, Luca & Urvi

GUIDES: Alex Schade & Coach Nick