HIKING & CLIMBING TRIP JUNE 2001

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300 foot cliffs rise out of the Georgian Bay as part of the Niagara Escarpment and is the most extensive old growth forest east of the rocky mountains. ancient Eastern White Cedar Trees in this forest can date over 1000 years old. Two LOGS found at the base of the cliff Radio carbon dated to 3000 years ago meaning they had been lying there since 1000 BC. Wildlife is abundant. CLimbing will be done on cliffs with little to no vegetation as it is important to tread lightly and leave the area undisturbed. Hiking will be done at the top of the cliffs along the Bruce Trail through the heart of the Old growth Forest. The View from the cliffs is Spectacular and the Blue Green water resembles a tropical Island paradise. Further Exploration near Cabot Head reveals Caves carved by the Sea and More Climbing Locations.

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Due to the fragile environment we will be climbing in, This is an EDUCATIONAL CLIMBING TRIP, EXPECT TO LEARN ABOUT tHE OLD GROWTH FORESTS OF THE NIAGaRA ESCARPMENT and the ecology of this environment in addition to climbing some of the cliffs.

At the End of Each day, there will be a meeting/lecture on the history of the Escarpment which also covers what was seen that day and the schedule for the following day.

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COST to you:

Note: Cost Covers Food, Gear Rental, training Session if needed, Lodging, and transportation. your Education is Free. basicly, we are going and you are welcome to come along and this would be about how much you would spend if you went.

UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME, YOU SHOULD BRING between $100-$150 bucks U.S. for CANADA TRIP. Definitely less than $200!

(Does nOT INclude GAS)

GEAR NEEDED: If you have climbing gear (SHOES AND HARNESS), that's a plus, or it can be rented if we don't have it. Full list of required gear will be POSTEd as trip draws closer.

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NOTE: SIncE WE Don't want you learning out in the field, New or inexperienced climbers will be required to attend a training session before trip. However, Those with no experience are encouraged to go for the education, the experience, and the Scenery.

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ALSO NOTE: THIS IS A CAMPING TRIP. You CAN BRING CAMPING GEAR as only the first and last night "may" be under a roof (and this is ONLY so we get a clean start the next morning and hopefully a nice Fresh ride home).

We'll do Lots of hiking so Make sure you bring a good backpack and something to carry water in for the long treks and comfortable boots/shoes.

TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE: JEEP CHEROKEE 4x4 (SO FAR)

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