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HIKING WEEKEND IN ALGONQUIN (10/25/2013)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT 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.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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:Hike
Event Location: Oxtongue Lake & Algonquin Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Oct 25 2013, Sat, Oct 26 2013, Sun, Oct 27 2013  4:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Sep 24 2013 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:Friday evening to Sunday afternoon
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Caroline
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Member Cost:$60.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:30
Minimum Group Size:20
Number Registered So Far: 24 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


ALGONQUIN - FALL HIKING!

PLEASE READ THIS IN FULL BEFORE YOU SIGN UP :)

There are a couple of spots for drivers who want to leave the city on Friday at 6:15 pm

OVERVIEW

Woohoo hiking in late fall in Algonquin! We will have a fun weekend, staying at the Wolfden! It's a fantastic hostel/eco lodge on the outskirts of Algonquin park, and has cosy bunkrooms and a large shared kitchen and communal areas. We have the whole place for the weekend. During the day we will hike some of the fantastic trails in Algonquin - from the wildlide on Mizzy Lake trail, to to the stunning views from Centennial Ridges, or the challenging 19km Provoking Lake there's something for everyone!

DATE, TIME, AND COST

We'll travel up Friday afternoon/evening and return on Sunday. I'll try to sort out a carpool that will accommodate people's individual schedules, depending on drivers. Please remember however, that the official leaving time is 4:00pm on Friday so we can avoid traffic.

The per person cost for the weekend's accommodation works out to approximately $60.00 (which includes a 3% transaction fee). This cost is due up front by paying the TOC's Treasurer. Payment must be received immediately when you sign up! People who haven't paid will be removed promptly!

If you're participating in the carpool, expect an additional cost on top of that for transportation. You will need to pay for that over the weekend so please bring cash.

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are several rooms available both in the main lodge and in the satellite cabins. Expect to share a room with 3-4 others (I'll try to help guide early risers to match with early risers to keep things copacetic, but there are no guarantees.)

There is a private room with a double bed available. Any two people who wish to take advantage of this may request them from me: the first to request AND PAY, (both of you) will get it. Confirm with me before paying that you're first in line for the room.

Communal bathrooms and showers are available in the main lodge.

Bedding and towels are provided.

ACTIVITIES

While there are hiking trails within a short walk of the Wolfden (not to mention a great waterfall) we're right on Algonquin's doorstep!

With this many people, there will be multiple groups heading out both days so there should be various levels of hikers to suit everyone. Generally, I will not be organizing any specific hikes or activities for everyone, you are free to decide what you want to do in collaboration with other participants. On Friday night I will lead a night hike so bring a headlamp if you want to come- maybe we will see some Northern Lights or do a wolf howl :)

For those who like photo hikes, I will be bringing my DSLR. It's a great time of year to see moose in Algonquin, plus there are some tracts of old growth forest I hope to check out. Big Pines is one of the newer trails and it's gorgeous. These are huge white pines that are 200-300 years old, and almost 40 meters tall.

PHOTOGHRAPHY: If there are photographers who want to go on an early 6:30 am photo shoot looking for wildlife please mention that in the Notes when you sign up.

In the evenings expect a social atmosphere upstairs in the loft talking or playing games (Cards Against Humanity, anyone?), and in all likelihood, a campfire outside. And there is a sauna :)

FOOD (yum!)

The Wolfden has a large, fully equipped kitchen available for our use.

Saturday evening we'll organize an (optional) potluck dinner. There will be veggie choices, however, please include info on any special dietary needs in the Notes when you sign up.
Also, if you would like to participate in a beer tasting, or some kind of beer and cheese pairing, again, mention it in the Notes when you sign up.

Mmmmmmm....Sunday morning there will be a group pancake breakfast (gluten free, dairy free an option, include in Notes). If you would like to participate please bring toppings.

Beyond that, meal planning will be up to each of you. (Though you may wish to look for like minded people on the trip or in your carpool. We can help here.)

DOGS

Dogs are always welcome on my events, however, they are not allowed inside the main building of Wolfden, they will have to stay in your car overnight. (You will need to arrange transportation.)

THE REST

Did we leave out anything? Questions? I will be sending out a survey to figure out carpool and accommodations about a week or so before the trip.

Looking forward to seeing you out there. :)


Required Items to Bring:
  • Fall hiking clothes
  • Overnight Clothes/Toiletries
  • Waterproof hiking boots/poles. No running shoes! If it is cold you may want to bring icers!
  • Food for Meals & Snacks
  • A container to carry water
  • Money for the carpool (if participating)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Slippers for inside
  • Alcohol (if you like?)
  • Bathing Suit for the Sauna
  • Games, Instruments, what-have- you

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Go north on Hwy 400; at Barrie, go northeast on Hwy 11; at Huntsville, go east on Hwy 60; you'll see the Wolf Den on the right-hand side of the road just past Oxtongue Lake, but before you reach the Algonquin Park gates.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):540Km
Carpool Departure Time: 4:00 PM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $139.32 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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:
Photo credit:Caroline

Notes on the Waiting List (as always)...

  • If extra drivers are needed, they'll get priority.
  • Those pre-paying will get priority.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- 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.
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- 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:$60.00/Person
Cost Includes:

SEND ALL MONEY TO THE TOC TREASURER.

Cost includes: accommodation for two nights at the Wolf Den Bunkhouse and Cabins near Oxtongue Lake and the 3% transaction fee. Not included in this amount are costs for food, Algonquin Park permit ($16/car/day), equipment rental (if desired) and carpool expenses.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Sep 24 2013.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Payment must be received in full by Tuesday, Sept 24. If you cancel after this date, you will receive a refund only if someone can *reasonably* be found to take your place.