The days are getting longer and the “official” start of our cycling season is just 100 days away! Okay, so it does sound like a lot, but if you wanna start getting in shape there’s no better time than now. We meet at 6:00, then head out for what sounds like a simple little walk but you will indeed get your heart rate up and burn off some winter calories. Plus, it’s just plain fun. Better than watching TV with a bag of chips.

And if that isn’t convincing enough, let us tell you that we don’t just stay on the streets…we typically head off-road at some point during the hike and discover new places that even long-time Port Hopers didn’t really know were there.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall Parking lot
Hike Leaders: Jim Berg and/or Pam Tate

Soooooo, you coming? If so, do the cool thing and leave a comment letting us know so that we can anticipate numbers.

There’s a nice group of people that enjoy a walk around Cobourg Tuesday mornings and you’ll have a good time if you can join them! Bring a little money for a coffee and social afterwards.

Date: Tuesday, January 26th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Harden and Huyse, Division Street, Cobourg
Walk Leader: Bruce Bellaire

Come on out for some fresh air, exercise, and company!

Okay, so it may be a bit chilly but we at the NHCC are not wussies. Dig out those warm mitts and hats, throw on a pair of comfortable footwear and come on out for our evening hike/walk. The conversation is always great, the people even better! Honest! Bring a friend if you want.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike Leader: Jim Berg and/or Pam Tate

Roy Martin will once again lead a walk around Cobourg Tuesday morning. Following the walk, everyone is invited to retire at Harden and Huyse for a coffee and social.

Date: Tuesday, January 19th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: Cobourg Yacht Club parking lot
Walk Leader: Roy Martin

As long as the conditions hold out, we’ll cross country ski both days this weekend! We can decide what trails to do when we meet in the parking lot, but plan on being out for up to two hours. If anyone wants to do a shorter distance, we can factor in some drop out options.
Please note different start times for each day.

Saturday, January 16th – 2:00

Sunday, January 17th, 1:00

Meeting Location: Beagle Club parking lot, both days

Ski Coordinator: Maria Siemiaszko

Hopefully y’all got your Christmas trees down and have recovered from the holidays. Now, let’s resume those evening hikes! It’s just an urban adventure (walk) so you don’t need to be prepared to go off-road or anything. After the hike, if anyone feels like popping into a local establishment for hot chocolate we’ll do so. In case you’ve been wondering, we usually cover about 6 or 7 kms at a fairly brisk pace, so you will indeed burn some calories—especially with all those hills in Port Hope.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike leader: Jim Berg

Depending on what conditions Mother Nature will provide us, we’ll hike, snow shoe, or cross country ski in the Northumberland Forest Thursday afternoon. If it’s going to be a hike or snow shoe, we’ll do a mix of the Kinglet and Oak Ridges trails. If we’re hiking, bring icers and poles if you have any.

Just a reminder for anyone using the Beagle Club area, if there’s any trace of snow at all, stay off the cross country ski trails unless you’re on skis. Any other activity other than skiing on them wrecks the snow (no matter how little there may be!) for those who the trails are intended for during the winter.

Date: Thursday, January 14th
Time: 2:50
Meeting Place: Bowmanton Road, where the ORTA crosses it
Activity: dependent on conditions
Distance: it’ll depend on what we’re doing, but plan to be out for a couple of hours

Roy Martin will lead this Tuesday’s morning hike. It’ll traverse through New Amherst village and walk the pathway along the new parkland for about 5 kilometers in total. After the walk there will be an opportunity to enjoy a coffee and social.
Date: Tuesday, January 12th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: west entrance to Northumberland Mall, next to Metro
Distance: approximately 5km
Hike Leader: Roy Martin

Has anyone been out to the Beagle Club cross country ski trails? I was hiking the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail east of 45 this morning and the hiking trails are ice crusted. I skied the Lang Hastings Trail this afternoon and it was OK for skiing because a snowmobile had been out and broke up the crust. Has our ski season begun? Because I’m not sure yet, I’ve already made plans to ski with a neighbour on the Lang Hastings trail again tomorrow morning. If anyone else is anxious to get out you’re welcome to join us. Leave a reply and I’ll tell you where we’re meeting at 10:00. If you want to ski Beagle Club because you know the trails are good, or are willing to take a chance and want some company – comment below!

If Beagle Club is good, let me know and I’ll post some skiing out there for this week.

After the Christmas break, our hikes are back on! Ya just never know where we’ll hike to or what we’ll see, but one thing is for sure…your body will thank you! It always feels good to get some fresh air and you really do get to know people in a different way than you would on a bike. Why not give it a try? All you gotta do is show up! We’ll take care of the rest.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike leader: Jim Berg and/or Pam Tate

Sooooooo…..you coming out? Heck, leave a comment whether you’re coming or not.