Due to unpredictable weather and access conditions, or other problems, it may be necessary to make last minute schedule changes. To find out about any changes to the scheduled tour, contact the Co-ordinator the day before. This lets the Coordinator know who intends to come on the tour and they can pass on any advice about equipment, vehicles, meeting time/place changes, etc.

The coordinator may not show up at the meeting place without being sure people are coming on the tour, so phone ahead.

RATING SYSTEMS:

I/ DURATION (A,B,C,D): A=5 hours or less; B=5 – 7 hours; C=7+ hours, moderate pace; D=7+ hours, fast pace

   DIFFICULTY (1,2,3): 1=gentle,rolling terrain; 2=moderate grade, some short, steep sections; 3=mostly steep terrain

   TRAIL/ROUTE (X,Y,Z): X=mostly well defined trail; Y=reasonably clear route; Z=considerable bush-whacking

   ALTITUDE CHANGE (a,b,c,d): a=500m or less; b=500 – 1000m; c=1000 – 1500m; d=more than 1500m

II/ EASY=modest distance and elevation change and a well-defined road/trail/route

    MODERATE=significant distance and/or elevation change and a reasonably well-defined route

    DIFFICULT=strenuous and/or technically difficult, eg. long distance, bushwhacking, steep terrain, etc.