The conditions are excellent for snow shoeing so we’re going to break some trails on a private property just north of Castleton. The Leckey property is part of the Northumberland Land Trust and the owners have given permission for a group of us to snow shoe on their scenic land which encompasses hill top views, forest, and fields. If you want to car pool please say so in the comments and hopefully rides can be arranged. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack would be a good idea.

Please let us know if you are coming so we can give the owners an idea of how many people will be showing up. The township plows the road up to the barn and we are asked to park close to the barn. Do not park in front of the garage as it can get icy and vehicles slide towards it!

Start Time: 12:30
Meeting Location: address will be given upon response
Distance: approximately 6km
Hike Leader: Maria Siemiaszko

We’re heading back to Port Hope for our Wednesday hikes. Jim will meet everyone at the usual spot and we’ll cover the hills and sights around town. At the moment there is a special weather statement about the potential for 5-15cm of snow for Wednesday so do monitor the situation. If anything changes we’ll let you know.

Time: 6:00 pm
Start Location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike Leader: Jim Berg

This week Bruce will lead the hike which will meet at the library. We’ll walk out to the Pebble Beach subdivision and back. On the way back the walk will be extended by going down to the lake, aiming for a total between 6 and 7 km.
Coffee afterwards at Craft.

Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: Cobourg Library parking lot
Distance: 6 to 7km
Hike Leader: Bruce Bellaire

We’ll offer a Level 1 ski again for anyone who’s just developing their ski legs or technique. Let us know you plan to come and if you would prefer the short and flattish loop.

Start Time: 10:00
Meeting Location: parking lot at Beagle Club
Ski Leaders: Anita Macklin and Maria Siemiaszko

Snow is coming! Lotsa puffy white stuff! And with that, Tara will be leading the NHCC snowshoe outing on Saturday. Hey, let her know you plan to join in by leaving a comment. Thank you thank you Tara, for organizing it!

Time: 10:00am
Start location: Northumberland Forest Woodland Trailhead parking lot
Snowshoe leader: Tara Smith-wilson

Hooray for the new snow! Now we can get back to skiing.

Start Time: 11:00
Meeting Location: Beagle Club parking lot
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko

We are planning a Blue Moon Night Ski or Hike & Indian Food this Friday. Actually, for the technically correct crowd, it’s a Super Blue Blood Moon and it occurs on Wednesday, but heck….who’s keeping track. We’re going out at night time to either ski or hike, whatever the weather permits and at the moment it’s looking promising for a ski! But if you don’t have skis and just want to hike, that’s cool too. Richard and Leigh from Hastings have agreed to open their home as a meeting location and for those who want to place an order (optional) for Indian food from Grafton (that we hear is very tasty) and that we’ll pick up and bring it to Hastings for dinner at 6:00. If you are just looking to hike or ski only, meet us at 7:00.

Check out the menu, email us or leave a comment with your preferred choice and bring the $ with you on Friday. Easy!

Menu:
Butter Chicken: $15 (+HST)
Kidney Beans: $15 (+HST)
Jeera Rice: $10 (+HST)
Chicken Tikka Masala: $15 (+HST)
Shahi Paneer: $15 (+HST)
Naan: $1 (+HST)
Samosas: $1.50 (+HST)

Start time (dinner): 6:00
Start time (hike-ski): 7:00
Start location: Email us at nhcycling2010@gmail.com and we’ll send you the address
Coordinator: Maria Siemiaszko

RSVP: Leave a comment or email us at nhcycling2010@gmail.com to let us know you are coming and if you want to pre-order Indian food. Food order must be in by Thursday Night!

It’s the last of our hikes in January before we switch back to Port Hope. We’re looking at periods of snow and 0c for a forecast so hopefully it’ll be nice puffy white snow for us! For this one we’ll meet downtown by the Cat ‘n Fiddle and head out for whatever the hike may bring! We usually cover about 7-10km depending on the weather and what the group decides to do collectively. Let us know you are coming, please!

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Parking lot on Covert St. in front of Cat ‘n Fiddle
Hike leader: Jim Berg

Colin plans to take the group to the Oliver’s Lane-Forest Hill area for a short hike.  This will cover mixed residential and rural areas including a climb over the Forest Hill area.  Coffee and social at Craft to follow.
Date: Tuesday, January 30th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: Hwy 45 commuter parking lot
Distance: 6.5km
Hike Leader: Colin Banfield

Conditions are fast and there is a good base at Beagle Club. Unfortunately, walkers have damaged the tracks but a ski is still worthwhile.
Date: Thursday, January 25th
Start Time: 10:00
Meeting Location: parking lot at Beagle Club
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko