Wolf Den Mad March Ski Weekend - Fri, Mar 11 2011, Sat, Mar 12 2011, Sun, Mar 13 2011

Wolf Den Mad March Ski Weekend (3/11/2011)

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:Overnight
Event Location: Algonquin and Arrowhead Parks
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 11 2011, Sat, Mar 12 2011, Sun, Mar 13 2011  6:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 4 2011 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:Friday evening to Sunday evening
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Alison
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Member Cost:$76.22/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:9
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come and join us for a fun-filled weekend at the Wolf Den bunkhouse at Oxtongue Lake near Algonquin Park.

We will be x-country skiing, and snowshoeing (if enough people want to), in Algonquin park on Saturday, and at Arrowhead Park on Sunday. Equipment for Saturday can be rented from Algonquin Outfitters which is close to Wolf Den and at Arrowhead on Sunday - rates at both are more expensive than they would be if you get a package from MEC for the weekend.

Note: we will NOT be returning to Wolf Den after we leave to ski on Sunday, so PLEASE DO NOT get a weekend rental package from Algonquin Outfitters as their gear MUST be returned on Saturday evening or before breakfast on Sunday (9.00am).

The Wolf Den has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, toasters, kettles, dishes, and utensils for us to use. They also supply linen and towels, and there's a sauna on site.

The reserved rooms are all in the main lodge, not the bunkhouses, so no having to put on coats and boots to make a washroom run in the middle of the night. 3 of the rooms are semi-private, i.e. you will be sharing with other TOC members. There are also two single rooms with double beds - it is an extra $10/person/night ($20 in total). Please indicate in the notes when you sign up if you would like a private room and they will be allocated on a first-come basis.

We may be sharing many of the facilities (kitchen, sauna, fireplace, etc.) with other guests at the lodge.

Dinner on Friday night will be up to each individual/carload - we suggest stopping in Barrie or Orillia for a choice of eating places. Alison and David (with assistance/assistants) will prepare breakfast on Saturday and Sunday (included in the cost). We'll organize a potluck dinner for Saturday night - a list will be circulated once registration is closed. Each participant will be responsible for his/her lunches for the weekend; again, please note that we will not be returning to the lodge at lunchtime on Sunday so you must prepare a packed lunch that day.

Please make your initial payment to the club treasurer. This will reserve a spot for you on the trip. There will be a BRIEF BUT MANDATORY pre-trip meeting for this event on Tuesday, February 22 at 7:00pm at Chalkers.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Skis and/or snowshoes, poles, boots
  • Warm clothing for 2 days of outdoor activity
  • Apres-ski clothes
  • Pyjamas
  • Backpack or bum-bag
  • Bathing suit (for the sauna)
  • Slippers or soft shoes to wear in the lodge
  • Personal toiletries
  • Water bottle and/or thermos flask
  • Lunch items
  • Snacks
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • CDs
  • Board games, cards
  • Headlamp, in case of an evening walk
  • Wine

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):520Km
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 $134.16 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, January 30, 2025). 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:

If for some crazy reason we have a really early thaw, we'll take hiking boots and hike instead of skiing...


- 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.
- 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:$76.22/Person
Cost Includes:
    Cost includes:
  • Accomodation for two nights at the Wolf Den
  • Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
  • 3% TOC payment processing fee
    Not included in this amount:
  • $10 surcharge for a single room
  • Dinner on Friday
  • Cost of lunches/snacks
  • Algonquin Park parking permit: $16/car/day
  • Arrowhead Park ski/snowshoe fee: $9.50/person/day
  • Equipment rentals
  • Carpool expenses
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Feb 4 2011.
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 Friday, Feb 4. If you cancel after this date, you will only receive a refund if another members is available to take your place.