Backpack Algonquin Park, "Take Time to Smell the Flowers" Edition - Fri, Oct 9 2009, Sat, Oct 10 2009, Sun, Oct 11 2009, Mon, Oct 12 2009

Backpack Algonquin Park, "Take Time to Smell the Flowers" Edition (10/9/2009)

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, Oct 9 2009, Sat, Oct 10 2009, Sun, Oct 11 2009, Mon, Oct 12 2009 11:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 29 2009 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Friday Night - Monday Evening

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Vitaly
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Member Cost:

$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will depart from Toronto Friday evening and camp overnight at Algonquin before heading out on the 1st loop of the Western Uplands Backpacking Trail Saturday morning.

We will spend Saturday, Sunday and Monday backpacking, arriving back in Toronto Monday evening. We will backpack a 32-km loop on the trail, doing approximately 10km on each of the 3 days.

Previous backpacking experience is not a prerequisite for this trip. However, you should:
1) Have successfully completed TOC hiking/backpacking events rated D4 or higher (or have equivalent experience). If you have equivalent experience make sure to detail it in the Notes field upon signing up!
2) Own or be willing to rent backpacking gear

There will be a mandatory pre-meeting at Chalkers at 7:00pm on October 1st. You must attend it to participate in the event.

Required Items to Bring:
Will be discussed at the pre-trip meeting.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Will be discussed at the pre-trip meeting.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

600Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $154.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, November 10, 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:

1) Car campsite for Friday
2) Backcountry stay on Saturday and Sunday nights
Carpool and food costs to be paid separately.

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!