Print-Friendly Version
Download to your Outlook Calendar
Pour toutes informations en français, s'il vous plaît contactez Jenn à francais@torontooutdoorclub.com.

New Members/Backpackers! Lucky Friday the 13th Weekend! (4/13/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Algonquin Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 13 2012, Sat, Apr 14 2012, Sun, Apr 15 2012  6:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Mar 28 2012 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:Friday Evening-Sunday Evening
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Jennifer M
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

New to the TOC? New to backpacking?

If you're new to the Club, but hoping to get into the backcountry, or if you've been part of the Club for a while but not had a chance to do a backcountry trip, this is the trip for you!

This trip is geared towards those members who do not have previous backcountry experience. Priority will be given to them. More experienced members will be moved to the wait list. Priority will also be given to drivers!

This trip is designed to be a gentle introduction to 3-season backpacking. We’re going out before it really warms up – snow remaining on the ground is always a possibility, as is some ice still on lakes. Participants should have, or should have access to, packs, tents, 3-season sleeping bags and sleeping pads. Remember you can always rent equipment! Jenn M will provide a more detailed gear list at the mandatory pre-meeting on April 3rd at 7 PM.

Please do not sign up if you cannot make the mandatory pre-meeting. As this is a trip designed for those new to backcountry camping, attendance is a must!

Before we hit the trail, we’ll drive up to Algonquin Friday after work and camp at Mew Lake (car camping). We’ll check in at the park office Saturday morning before heading out on our backpacking adventure!

The route will take us along the Western Uplands backpacking trail in Algonquin Park – some of Ontario’s most accessible wilderness – we’ll have the chance to backpack alongside streams, over creeks, and through the hills. We’ll have a short (1-2 hours) backpack out to Guskewau Lake, where we’ll make our camp. Once we’re set up on Saturday, we’ll head out to explore the surrounding area and the beauty of the backcountry! Possibilities include heading further up the trail, bushwhacking, or a combination loop!

Sunday morning we'll pack up and head back towards the trailhead for the drive back to Toronto.

Participants will be responsible for their breakfasts and lunches, but we will have a group dinner Saturday night at our campsite. Please let Jenn M know if you have any food restrictions.

We will hike at the pace of our slowest group member. This is NOT a race! If you cannot hike in a group under these conditions, please do not sign up.

For those who are dog-phobic! The coordinator may be bringing one or both of her dogs on this trip. If you have a dog and would like to bring it, please speak to Jenn M first.


Required Items to Bring:
  • To be discussed at mandatory pre-meeting. Participants should have a pack (60L+), a 3-season sleeping bag and pad (can be rented). We will share tents where possible.
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • To be discussed at mandatory pre-meeting.

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Provided at carpool

    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):600Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 PM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $154.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

    Notes:

    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
    - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
    - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$25.00/Person
    Cost Includes:
  • -car camping at Mew Lake
  • -backcountry camping permit
  • -cost does not include shared food, stove fuel, and carpool
    • Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!