The Arrowhead "Slip Sliding Away, Sashay" Skate & X- Country Ski Party

Alright folks, Huntsville Harkens!

It's time to resume our out of town road trips and oh how special they are.

This is our fifth running this event! It's a keeper!

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Arrowhead Provincial Park features a 1.3 km skate trail winding its way through an arboreal paradise!

They also have X-Country ski and hiking trails. Don't forget snow shoeing!

Everything you outdoor winter enthusiasts could ask for!

At night, we will have a evening hike/skate on a trail lit by tiki torches!

Fresh air? a bountiful supply!

Red cheeks? Yes! Chestnuts roasting by the fire? If you bring the chestnuts!

Everyone, start arranging your vehicular transportation!

Come cherish an unforgettable experience in a "Winter Wonderland”.

“Walking in Toronto” will make history once again. We’ll leave the unsuspecting locals mesmerized by our rollicking, frolicking ways!

Here are the rental rates for equipment:

Skates: $15 for 3 hours

Snowshoes: $15 for 3 hours

Cross Country Skis: $32 for the day, $25 for rentals after 1 pm

There are also 2 fire pits. We'll snag one pit for our group - we can rotate people in and out during the afternoon.

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ITINERARY

WE ALL MEET AT 1:00/1:15 PM AT THE VISITOR CENTER LOCATED AT THE MAIN PARKING LOT.

1:00 TO 4:30 PM

YOU HAVE A CHOICE OF SKATING, SNOW SHOEING OR CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. RENTALS NEED TO BE RETURNED BY 4:30 PM.

5 PM

WE RECONVENE AT THE FIREPITS TO COOK FOOD, INBIBE SOME HOT BEVERAGES AND GET WARM. YOU CAN ALSO EAT IN THE VISITORS CENTER - WE HAVE AN INDOOR PICNIC HERE!

7 PM

WE TAKE A WALK/SKATE ON THE ICE TRAIL THAT IS LIT UP WITH TIKI TORCHES.

8/9 PM SAYONARA - WE HEAD ON HOME!

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Parking is $21 per vehicle.

You need to register your vehicle with Arrowhead Provincial Park in order to ensure entry.

YOU CAN REGISTER BY CALLING THE CALL CENTER AT 1 888 668 7275 (OPEN FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM)

OR

BY VISITING THE WEBSITE AT

reservations.ontarioparks.com

You can begin RESERVING 5 days in advance starting at 7:00 am on Monday January 13. The gentleman in the office advised that we not wait until 24 hours before to register - the park may reach capacity by then.

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Please select the DVP - Day Use + Fire and Ice Evening Skate option when you make the reservation.

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I will be renting a sedan that can accommodate 4 including myself (so 3passenger seats are available @ $30 apiece). Oh, the camaraderie and bonding that will take place - great stepping stones for future friendships!

Let’s meet across from the front entrance of the Broadview Subway Station Station for 8:45 am and we'll aim aim to begin our journey at 9:00 am. We should arrive at Arrowhead Provincial Park at approximately 12:30 to 12:45pm.

Message me if you want one of the 3 spots in the sedan.

We'll make rest stops to stretch and accommodate Mother Nature.

For all others traveling to Arrowhead Provincial Park in their respective vehicles, please use the Meetup Bulletin Board for carpooling.

The trip calculator indicates a travel time of anywhere between 2 hours 30 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes. I would allocate a travel time of 3 hours to safely arrive by 12:30 pm.

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Would it be possible for the rest of you to make a contribution: either a libation (alcoholic or non alcoholic) of your choice or one of the following - a pasta or rice dish, a meat entree, an assorted snack or a dessert?

How about a hot beverage? Did anyone say “Hot Apple Cider” or a "Hot Toddy recipe"?

I'll be bringing some hot chocolate (Yes, it's back)!

Your contributions would be greatly appreciated and would help make the afternoon a success.

Please post what you are able to bring on the Meetup Bulletin Board.

YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER RENTING HOTEL ROOMS FOR THE EVENING IN NEARBY HUNTSVILLE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE COORDINATE USING THE COMMENTS SECTION OR THE CHAT GROUP IN THE MEETUP DESCRIPTION.

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Thank you and look forward to seeing everyone there!

Rob

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