Lake Placid Skiing/Ice Climbing Weekend - Fri, Feb 17 2012, Sat, Feb 18 2012, Sun, Feb 19 2012, Mon, Feb 20 2012

Lake Placid Skiing/Ice Climbing Weekend (2/17/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Lake Placid, New York, USA
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Feb 17 2012, Sat, Feb 18 2012, Sun, Feb 19 2012, Mon, Feb 20 2012  9:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Dec 27 2011 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:4 days
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Alison
Pia
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Member Cost:$206.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Event Description:

Join us for the Family Day weekend in the Adirondack Mountains of eastern New York State. Lake Placid is at the heart of the High Peaks area, and was the host city for the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

We will be x-country skiing both Saturday and Sunday.

If a car-load also wishes, a group can go down-hill skiing - details can be researched if there are sufficient numbers wanting to do this.

There will be the option of Ice-Climbing on Saturday or Winter Hiking on Sunday - please indicate in the notes when you sign up if you are interested in Ice Climbing as a reservation will need to be made with the guide company for the number wanting to climb.

The itinerary for the weekend will be:

  • Fri, Feb 17 - Drive Toronto to Lake Placid (approx 6 hours)
  • Sat, Feb 18 - Cross-country skiing or Ice Climbing or Down-hill skiing
  • Sun, Feb 19 - Cross-country skiing or Winter Hiking or Down-hill skiing
  • Mon, Feb 20 - Drive Lake Placid to Toronto (approx 6 hours)

Accommodation is in a self-contained log house so communal meals can be prepared by the group, or we can eat out, as the group chooses. Everyone will have their own bed, unless a couple indicates they would like to share. Photos of the house can be viewed on-line.

We will be skiing on the Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic trails.

Ice-climbing will be through Adirondack Rock and River Company. All safety equipment - ropes, crampons, helmets, ice-axes will be provided.

Previous experience with the TOC is mandatory.

Note that we will be travelling on the Friday which is not a holiday, so you will need to make appropriate arrangements with your employer.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Up-to-date passport
  • Out-of-country Health Insurance
  • Skis, boots and poles if you are a skier
  • Active out-door wear for 2 days - layers strongly recommended
  • Hiking boots - if you plan to hike on Sunday
  • Hat and gloves
  • Change of clothes for 4 days
  • Toiletries
  • Pyjamas
  • Soft shoes or slippers for the chalet
  • Cash for carpool cost
  • Additional items TBD
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Books, box games, cards
  • Lake Placid area map
  • Lake Placid area guide book
  • Bum-bag or day back-pack
  • Lunch containers (tupperware, ziploc, etc.)
  • Thermos flask and/or water container
  • Additional items TBD

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Google Map Directions
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):1100Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $283.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 19, 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:

- 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:$206.00/Person
Cost Includes:

Costs included:

  • Accommodation - final cost will depend on the number of people going as this will dictate the number of beds/rooms required
  • Shared meal costs
  • 3% TOC surcharge ($6.00)

Additional costs NOT included:

  • Carpool cost to, around and from Lake Placid
  • Ski trail passes
  • Ice-climbing session costs
  • Personal purchases
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Dec 27 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!