Walks Saturday December 11 to Friday December 17

Weekly Walks

The weather forecast for Saturday is firmly on the wet side, so we are presented with four choices:

• Walk anyway with appropriate clothing. Roads and walkways may be clear as Friday is mild enough to melt.
• Defer to Sunday as it looks more promising
• Stay home
• Consider the Path, Toronto's underground network of underground passageways in the heart of the city.

Some of us have used this last option over the last few years and it is a great solution when road and weather conditions are sub par. Typically, walkers park under City Hall and access the Path through the Sheraton. There is enough pathway to provide easily 8 km. of distance. A McDonalds in the food court in Brookfield Place is usually open for an end-of-walk coffee (bathroom there as well), followed by a short walk back to City Hall.

Winter Walking Wear

A further update on improved traction footwear: I have signed up for the newsletter from Icebug's, the Swedish traction footwear maker, specifically for availability of the BUGrip studded shoes. How they work and limitations are on their site here. 

For those interested, you can sign up for an email notification when new stock arrives. I called them to find out when they expect shipments, and was informed they are ongoing through the winter. I am considering getting these for myself and Helen, so we can report back when we've had a chance to try out. The price ranges from $200-300, so a bigger investment, but likely to last longer than standard shoes as they can be targeted for walks when conditions warrant.