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Backpacking in Frontenac (5/18/2012)
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: | Frontenac Provincial Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Fri, May 18 2012, Sat, May 19 2012, Sun, May 20 2012, Mon, May 21 2012 6:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Mon, May 7 2012 11:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | Friday evening to Monday evening- 3 days | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D5: Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Jessie
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | $30.00/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: | 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Challenge yourself on a 3-day backpacking trip over the long weekend. This trip is ideal for those who want to get into multi-day backpacking. The pace will be steady-not too slow or fast and we will hike around 15 K per day. You must be ready for that if you sign up. This trip is not for beginners and you must have prior hiking or backpacking experience to participate in this trip.If your experience is outside the TOC, please indicate it in the notes while signing up.
Frontenac Provincial Park is situated
on a southern arm of the Canadian Shield north of
Kingston. This is a semi-wilderness park which
features granite outcrops, vast wetlands and mixed
forests.
A pre-meeting for this trip will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:30am at a location in Yonge and Sheppard area to discuss car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment. If you are unable to make the pre- meeting you must contact me to make alternative arrangements or you will be dropped for the trip. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 525Km | ||||||
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 $135.45 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 4, 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: | $30.00/Person | ||||||
Cost Includes: | Campsite fees, parking. This does not include carpool and food cost. | ||||||
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! |