Can I try out the club to see if I will like it, without joining?
Yes, guests may attend up to three outings after having obtained approval from the organizer or tour leader.
Send an e-mail to us listing two or three events (one or two weeks away) which interest you
from the Event Calendar.
You will be sent the names and telephone numbers of the trip organizers so that you may call and register.
Preference is given to current members for ski trips (as bus seats are limited) and for weekend and longer trips.
Can I take my young children on trips?
We are happy to have families take part in any suitable event; however, please discuss
details with your trip organizer as the final decision will be made at their discretion.
Can I take my dog on trips?
Generally no, but you may discuss it with your trip organizer as the final decision will be made at their discretion.
What are the Club's membership demographics?
We have members ranging in age from teens to eighties, the majority probably being in the thirty-to-sixty range and single.
Where do you meet for carpooling?
Many trips originate from the parking lot of the East York Community Centre (EYCC) on Pape Avenue (south of O'Connor Drive) and about a 15-minute walk from the Pape subway station. Trip organizers will often arrange a special rendezvous point depending on the destination.
Ski buses leave from EYCC, Yonge & York Mills and Major Mackenzie/Hwy400
How much do the outings cost?
Most of the day trips cost only the amount of the carpool which is based on five cents per kilometer plus the actual gas cost, shared between all occupants of the vehicle. The ski bus cost is $45 for the 2010/11 season, including trail fees. Snowshoers and wilderness skiiers on bus trips pay $27 for the bus only. Longer trips vary widely depending on distance and accommodation costs, etc.
Do you have non-trip activities such as meetings and social events?
Meetings are scheduled throughout the year and include information meetings on event schedules, organizational meetings to gather ideas,
and administrative meetings. We have an annual BBQ/picnic and some pub nights, and there are many other social events in our
schedule throughout the year.
