OUR CLUB GOES ON 2 MOUNTAIN HIKING + CAMPING TRIPS PER YEAR!
A Bit About Our Hiking - Camping Trips
Each year, once in September and once in May, our club travels by car to the Adirondacks, NY to hike in the mountains and camp! It's a great experience with spectacular natural sights and a lifetime experience for all.
TRIP DETAILS
Duration: 2 nights, 3 days, camping and hiking trip. The campground is near the cars.
Location: Alpine Club of Canada - Keene NY.
Guide: Coach Nick is a certified Wilderness guide that accompanies the group. HERE is his certification in Advanced Wilderness First Aid.
COACH NICK HAS OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN OUTDOOR HIKING AND CAMPING IN THE ADIRONDACKS. HE IS A GUIDE WITH THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM AT JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GUIDING THE TRIP. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY STILL ASSUME THE RISKS RELATED TO THE ACTIVITY, DISCUSSED IN THE MEETING.
Preparation: 1 Group Meeting before the trip.
Who is eligible to go on the trip (Group size is 15):
- TBC players may go as individuals if they are 14 or older.
- TBC players 10 - 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.
- TBC families are welcome.
- TBC parent-son/daughter duos are a lot of fun too!
Difficulty level: Participants need to be able to go on a 45 minute walk and go up and down flights of stairs without pain. Trails chosen based on the level and capabilities of the group.
TRIP FEE: $150 / person (+ $50 / person if transportation is required)
- The trip fee includes the guiding, the camp fee, travel health insurance, general supervision at all times and utilisation of the group gear for hiking and camping
- The trip fee does not include food, personal clothes or personal hiking/camping gear (sleeping bag, mattress, tent, hiking shoes/boots, backpack, etc.)
TRIP SCHEDULE
- FRIDAY:
5:30 pm - DEPARTURE
7:30 pm - Setup Camp & Eat Dinner
- SATURDAY:
7:30 am - Breakfast & Prep for Hike
9:30 am - Hike #1 (Lasts ~6 hours)
5 pm - Dinner @ Camp
7 pm - Camp Fire
- SUNDAY:
7:30 am - Close Camp, Eat Breakfast & Prep for Hike.
9:30 am - Hike #2 (Lasts ~4 hours)
3 pm - Depart Adirondacks
6:30 pm - Return to Montreal
CAMP AMENITIES
- 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
-Unless extreme weather is expected, this trip occurs under all weather conditions and temperatures (0-30C). Be prepared for rain and chilly night lows.
A MEDICAL FORM, A CONSENT FORM, AND (IF UNDER 18), A PARENTAL CONSENT FORM NEEDS TO BE FILLED IN TO PARTICIPATE ON THIS TRIP.
- Maturity is a must for all participants.
Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the outdoors!
NEXT Hiking & Camping TRIP
Friday, May 5th, 2023
to
Sunday, May 7th, 2023
- TRIP MEETING DATE -
To Be Determined
- DEPARTURE TIME -
Friday ~ 5:30 PM
- RETURN TIME -
Sunday ~ 6 PM
PLEASE FILL IN THIS ONLINE FORM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING ON OUR NEXT TBC HIKINGCAMPING TRIP
Save My Spot - Hiking Trip
GEAR LIST
(What you will need...)
1- Hiking shoes or boots (not running shoes because the soles are too soft and they don't have enough support)
2- Backpack (a large school backpack or hiking backpack). Not too small. And two water bottles (1.5-2L of total water)
3- Sleeping bag, a mattress (air or foam), a small pillow and a hat
4- Tent (you can share/borrow if you don't have one or bring your own)
5- Hiking clothes (no cotton): light outer shell for rain and wind protection, two inner layers, 1 long sleeve mid layer for warmth and breathability, and 2 pairs socks (wool or polyester) per hike (4 pairs of hiking socks)
6- Camp clothes: long pants, warm dry comfy clothes.
7- Food: We cook together for 2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts. So start by preparing your packed lunches (wraps, sandwiches work best). If you have allergies, please let us know on the Med form.
8- Headlamp (optional but helpful)
*If you are missing any personal gear, please let me know and we will help you find some somewhere.
** We have cooking gear and plates and cutlery but you have to help cook and/or clean!
