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VROC - 1ST Anniversary Hike - Killarney Lake Trail - Bowen Island - Sat, May 1 2010

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the VROC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Bowen Island via Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 1 2010  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 30 2010 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:6 hrs, including travel time
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): KARIN
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Member Cost:$9.35/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Ferry Ride & Hike

Hop a ferry, and after a short but scenic 20 min float, head for the trails and hike the beautiful Bowen Island.
The 8km trail starts within walking distance of the Ferry, and is a wide easy path with negligible elevation change.
The pace will be easy-going with plenty of time for photos.

see weblink for more information
http://www.car-free.ca/bc-car-free/hiking/bowen- island-killarney-lake.html

We'll stop for a snack partway along the trail.

If time permits, we'll stop in at a local coffeeshop or pub before catching the ferry back to the mainland.


Required Items to Bring:
money for ferry
proper footwear - hikers or trails shoes
clothing appropriate for the weather
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
money for a snack after the hike

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Since some will drive and some will arrive by bus, we'll meet ON the ***11am departure*** Ferry - INSIDE THE FERRY (after boarding). Will send my clothing details by email so that you can find me.

Notes:
BC Ferries: http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/mainland/biva- current.html


- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Karin S, at content@vancouverregionaloutdoorclub.com.


Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$9.35/Person
Cost Includes:Return ferry travel - to be paid directly to BC Ferries
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the VROC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:




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