YMCA HIKING AND OUTDOOR CLUB

DOWNTOWN Y CENTREHiking and Outdoor Club - 2010 Winter ScheduleFounded in 1990, the Downtown Y Centre Hiking and outdoors Club is a volunteer-run club for all levels ofoutdoor enthusiasts. Join us on day and weekend trips to scenic destinations in Québec, New York State,Vermont and New Hampshire.MEMBERSHIP:Club membership is free for all YMCAs of Québec’s members.Fee for non-YMCA members: $ 33.86 (taxes included)To become a member, you simply need to complete and sign the Membership Application form and thePhysical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), and send it along with your cheque (if applicable) or youmay drop it off at the front desk of the Downtown Y Centre.REGISTRATION FOR OUTINGS: Day outings – please call by the Wednesday prior to the trip. Weekend outings – please consult the calendar for the reservation deadline of each specific trip. Hours of operation: 9am – 9pm. Please do not call after 9pm – we will be glad to answer your calls the nextday. If leaving a message, please:o Speak slowly & clearlyo Leave your first & last name, phone number, and your ability to carpool or not.o If you are bringing a guest, please mention their first & last name.CANCELLATIONS If you have reserved a place for a day or weekend trip and then change your mind or cannot make it forany reason, it is very important that you call the coordinator. Not calling will result in a frustrated group that is losing valuable time waiting for you instead ofdoing something they love – enjoying the outdoors!WEATHER CONDITIONSUnless you hear from the co-ordinator, you should always assume that the outing will go on even if the weatherseems bad. Outings are, however, dependent on the weather and trails conditions, so the trail or destinationmay change under certain weather conditions.WHAT TO BRING Please bring dry clothes and shoes to change into after the outing. Proper I.D. for crossing border (passport and visa). Health insurance is required for US activities. Many of you may have a plan with your employer, ifyou do not, you can buy one through an insurance broker for a small fee. Y ACCESS CARD: You will have to present your card to the coordinator on the morning of the hike andfill out a waiver.REMEMBER:All of the Hiking & Outdoor Club coordinators are volunteers who put in a lot of time and effort to organizethese outings.

Skating in Montreal at Beaver Lake on Mont Royal on Friday EveningsDescription: Put on your skate and enjoy a season of skating. The refrigerated rinkmaintenance is guaranteed by the city of Montreal. Services on location, ice skate($8 for 2 hours), skate sharpening service ($6), locker lock rental ($3 with $5 deposit).Please note that all rentals require a piece of I.D. with picture, given back upon rentalreturn. ADMISSION IS FREE.Coordinator: Norma Cobetto 514-331-1884Saturday Jan. 9 Far Hills, Val David (Québec) (Cross-Country Skiing)Description: Located in the heart of the Laurentians (Val Morin), this ski center offers very wellgroomed trails for all levels of cross-country skiers. Equipment can be rented atreasonable rates. For more information, visit the web at www.val-morin.caEntrance Fee: $11 per personClassification: All levelsDeparture time: 8:00 am Crémazie Metro (north side)Driving time: 1.25 hoursCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Gabor Lorenz 514-684-8714 gabor007@gmail.comSunday Jan. 17 Mont Saint-Bruno Park (Québec) (Cross-Country Skiing)Description: Mont Saint-Bruno National Park is nature in an urban environment. It has 30 kilometersof ski trails ranging from easy to intermediate levels. It is possible to rent equipment atthe boutique. There is also a snack bar. For more information, visit the web atwww.sepaq.comEntrance Fee: $13.75 per person ($3.50 for access to park and $10.25 for access to trails).Classification: All levelsDeparture time: 9:00 am Lionel-Groulx MetroDriving time: 45 minutesCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Manon Pâquet 514- 274-1666Saturday Jan. 23 Camp Kanawana, Morin Heights (Québec) (Cross-Country Skiing)Description: This is a camp that belongs to the YMCA and where kids spend their summer holidays.The Y has agreed to let us use their premises for that day. It offers various levels of trailsgoing through beautiful forested areas. The Aerobic Corridor and the Linear Trailare part of this area.Classification: All levelsDeparture time: 8:00 am Crémazie Metro (north side)Driving time: 1 hourCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Christina Navarro 514-792-0271 tazstina@gmail.comSaturday Jan. 30 Mont Orford National Park (Québec) (Cross-Country Skiing)Description: With its 80 km of cross-country ski trails, Mont Orford National Park will make youdiscover the nicest natural landscapes of the Eastern Townships. These well groomedcross-country trails guarantee all levels of skiers some memorable moments. Rental isavailable on site. For more information, visit the web at www.sepaq.comEntrance Fee: $13.75 per person ($3.50 for access to park and $10.25 for access to trails).Classification: All levelsDeparture time: 8:00 am Lionel-Groulx MetroDriving time: 1.5 hoursCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Manon Pâquet 514- 274-1666

Saturday Feb. 6 La Pimbina, Mont Tremblant Park (Québec) (Cross-Country Skiing)Description: A trip to winter wonderland, that's what you'll find in Mont Tremblant, this vast protectedterritory.While skiing, you'll discover the amazing face of nature under the cold and the snow.Whether you are a beginner or an expert skier, the trails will leave you with delightfulsouvenirs. Pimbina Sector has 30 km of ski trails over six circuits ranging from easy todifficult. Skiers dispose of two shelters. It is possible to rent equipment. For moreinformation, visit the web at www.sepaq.comEntrance fee: $13.75 per person ($3.50 for access to park and $10.25 for access to trails).Classification : All levelsDeparture time: 8:30 am Lionel-Groulx MetroDriving time: 2 hoursCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Sara Silva-Simoes 514-486-6392Saturday Feb. 13 Ste-Adèle (Québec) (Cross-Country Skiing)Description: Located in the heart of the Laurentians, this area offers very well groomed trails for alllevels of cross-country skiers. Equipment can be rented at reasonable rates.Classification: All levelsDeparture time: 8:30 am Crémazie Metro (north side)Driving time: 1 hourCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Gabor Lorenz 514-684-8714 gabor007@gmail.comSaturday Feb. 20 Mount Cascade, Adirondacks (New York, USA) (Snowshoeing)Description: The easiest summit to climb in the range of the 4 000 feet high peaks along withspectacular views of 360 degrees on top. Ascent takes approximately 90 minutes.Maximum of 15 participants.Total distance: 7.2 km (4.5 miles)Ascent from start: 591 meters (1 939 feet)Classification: IntermediateDeparture time: 7:30 am Lionel-Groulx MetroDriving time: 2.5 hoursCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Andrew Cassidy 514-792-0271Saturday Feb. 27 Skating on Canal Rideau, Ottawa (Ontario)Description: Skate on the world's longest skating rink in beautiful downtown Ottawa. Enjoy 7.8 km ofmaintained ice. Rental is available on the site and you will find several huts to warm up.While on the canal you can sample the famous beaver tails with a nice hot chocolate.For more information, see web site www.canadascapital.gc.caEntrance Fee: None but there will be a parking fee to be shared.Classification: All levelsDeparture time: 8:00 am Crémazie Metro (north side)Driving time: 2.25 hoursCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Norma Cobetto 514-331-1884

Tuesday, March 24 General Meeting for all MembersCome participate in the planning of the Spring 2010 Schedule at 7:00 pm at Café CC inthe Downtown Y Centre lobby. For more information, please call Norma 514-331-1884or e-mail us at yhiking@yahoo.caSunday March 28 Cabane à sucre Mégalyne, Domaine St-Augustin, Mirabel (Québec)Description: Come and share you winter outings stories with us over a nice traditional meal.Departure time: 9:30 am Crémazie Metro (north side)Driving time: 45 minutesCar pool:As per policyReservation: Deadline by March 18, 2010Coordinator: Anna-Maria Silvestri 514-327-5017Friday Apr. 2 Mont Saint-Bruno Park (Québec) (Cross-Country skiing and snowshoeing)Description: Mont Saint-Bruno National Park is nature in an urban environment. It has 30 kilometersof ski trails ranging from easy to intermediate levels. It is possible to rent equipment atthe boutique. There is also a snack bar. For more information, visit the web atwww.sepaq.comEntrance fee: $13.75 per person ($3.50 for access to park and $10.25 for access to trails).Classification: All levelsDeparture time: 9:00 am Lionel-Groulx MetroDriving time: 45 minutesCar pool:As per policyCoordinator: Sara Silva-Simoes 514-486-6392Enjoy your outings!For any suggestions relating to this club or helping out in organising outingsplease call: Norma Cobetto at 514-331-1884 or e-mail us at yhiking@yahoo.caWe need volunteers in helping us co-ordinating all kind of outings. Thanks forbeing part of The YMCAs OF QUÉBEC.To follow-up the Club's activities see the web site yhiking.com designed byAlexander Benjamin.The direct link to the schedule is accessible online at :www.yquebec.org/fr/sante/activite/2/198/

THE YMCAs OF QUÉBEC Hiking and Outdoor ClubMembership Application (May 2009 to April 2010)Family and First Name: _____________________________________________________Complete Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Postal Code__________________Telephone Number: Home: ( ) Work: ( ) )E-Mail Address:__________________________________________________________________________Date of birth: Day _______ Month _________ Year _________ Sex: F _____ M _____Do you own a car that you can use to carpool? Yes ______ No _______Do you have CPR? If Yes, When ___________________________________No __________Do you have First Aid training? If Yes, What level & When _____________________________________No _______Are you a member of any Y in Montreal? If yes, Which one? _____________________Member Number _________Are you a non-Y member? If yes, please enclose your cheque in the amount of $33.86 payable to THE YMCAs OFQUÉBECWould you prefer your correspondence in: French ____ English ____WAIVERI, the undersigned, ___________________________________, hereby apply for membership in the Club. I understandthat the Club is a non-profit corporation managed by non-professional volunteers, that the objects of the Club are, amongother things, to facilitate participation by members in wilderness and other recreational activities and that participation insuch activities involves high risk of bodily injury or death. I understand that none of the Club, its members, directors,officers, servants, agents or other representatives (collectively, the "Club Organizers") has any expertise in connectionwith such activities and that I am solely responsible for determining my ability to participate in such activities.In consideration of my being accepted as a member of the Club or being permitted to participate in activities organized bythe Club, I hereby agree that my participation, and that of any minors accompanying me, in such activities shall be entirelyat my own risk and upon my own responsibility, I hereby assume, to the complete exoneration of the Club and the ClubOrganizers all risks of such participation, including, without limitation, all risks to travel. I hereby renounce to all claimsand rights of action, present and future, of whatsoever nature against the Club and the Club Organizers in respect of loss,cost or damage (including, without limitation, bodily injury or death and damage to or loss of property) arising out of or inconnection with my participation in such activities, whether or not such loss, cost or damage is caused by the negligenceof the Club or the Club Organizers and I hereby forever release and discharge the Club and the Club Organizers therefrom and agree to indemnify and hold the Club and the Club Organizers harmless from and against all liability, loss, costor damage arising out of or in connection with such participation.I confirm that I have requested an English language version of this document, a French language version being available.Je confirme avoir demandé ce document en version anglaise, une version française étant aussi disponible.Signature ______________________________ Date ______________________________ over please >>

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE(PAR-Q)For most people, physical activity should not pose any problem or hazard. PAR-Q hasbeen designed to identify the small number of adults for whom physical activity mightbe inappropriate or those who should have medical advice concerning the type ofactivity most suitable for them.PLEASE ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONSHas your doctor ever said you have heart trouble? _________Do you ever suffer from pains in your heart or chest? _________Do you ever feel faint or have dizzy spells? _________Has your doctor ever said your blood pressure was too high? _________Has your doctor ever told you that you have a bone or joint problem suchas arthritis which may be aggravated by exercise or made worse by exercise? _________Is there a good physical reason not mentioned here why youshould not follow an activity program even though you want to? _________OTHER INFORMATION (i.e. allergies, etc.)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Je confirme avoir demandé ce document en version anglaise, une version française étant aussi disponible. I confirm thatI have requested an English language version of this document, a French language version being available.Signature ____________________________Date ____________________________Renewal Of Club MembershipClub membership is renewable on May 1. Membership for Y members (any Downtown Ybranch in Montréal) is FREE, but you still have to fill out both sides of this form. The fees formembership for non-Y members are payable by cheque made out to THE YMCAs OFQUÉBEC in the amount of $33.86 ($30 + taxes).In either case, please fill out and sign both sides of this formand mail it together with your cheque of $33.86 (if applicable)to the address at right c/o Norma Cobetto or leave it at thefront desk of the Downtown Y Centre.THE YMCAs OF QUÉBECHiking and OutdoorClub1440 Stanley streetMontréal (Québec)H3A 1P7

Hiking and Outdoor ClubNEW CAR POOL FEES POLICIESDue to fluctuations in gas prices, it was decided at the last meeting that the following will beapplicable starting as of September 6, 2008:All drivers will present themselves at the metro with a gas tank full. At the end of the outing (at Lionel-Groulx or Crémazie Metro) they will refill their gas tank to bring it back to where it was at thebeginning. All the spending (on gas) throughout the day will be shared among all the people in the carwith the exception of the driver.FEES FOR ACCESS TO ALL QUEBEC PARKSA park entry fee has been in effect in the 22 National Parks of Québec network since April 2001. Thistakes the form of a daily fee, an annual Park Card or an annual Network Card, depending on theformula that best suits your needs.Therefore, to enter a park, you must pay the daily entry fee or use the Annual Parcs Québec Cardwhich is available in two formats:• Annual Park Card: gives you access to one national park for 12 months.• Annual Network Card: gives you access to all 22 national parks for 12 months.This entry fee also represents your contribution to the preservation and development of Québec'snatural heritage, as all proceeds will be entirely reinvested in the parks for the benefit of present andfuture generations. The government has implemented an affordable and advantageous park entry feesystem that applies uniformly to the entire Parcs Québec network. When you purchase an AnnualParcs Québec Card you have access to all 22 parks for a 12-month period. A unique advantage inQuébec!Annual Park and Network Cards can be purchased at the following locations:• On the Web site• At this toll-free number 1 800 665-6527• In the national parks during operating seasons• At the Sales and Reservation Office in Québec City (Place de la Cité)• At the Montréal Info Touriste Centre (Peel and Sainte-Catherine streets)Current Entry Fees(taxes included)Person, Category or Group ofPersonsDaily Ratefor1 parkAnnual ParkCard(for 1 park)Annual NetworkCard(for all parks)Individual RatesAdults (18 years and over) 3,50 $ 16,50 $ 30 $Organized Group RatesOrganized adult group (per person) 3,00 $ n. a. n. a.