Overnight Backpacking - Ganaraska Trail - Sat, Oct 26 2013, Sun, Oct 27 2013

Overnight Backpacking - Ganaraska Trail (10/26/2013)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 26 2013, Sun, Oct 27 2013  7:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 24 2013 3:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 days, 1 night
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Stefan A
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will backpack a section of the beautiful Ganaraska Trail. The plan is to leave on Saturday morning, drive up to Devils Lake access point and backpack 10-15 km in. On Sunday, we will hike back to our cars and head back to Toronto.. The total hiking distance will depend on the weather conditions.

There may be rain on this trip and near 0C temperatures. If you sign up for this trip, make sure to be comfortable hiking in the rain and bring a change of clothes. We will set up a nice camp with an extra large tarp and campfire.

The pre-meeting for this trip will be on Thursday, October 24th, at 7:30pm at Stout Irish Pub at 221 Carlton Street, Toronto. Please make sure you can attend this pre-meeting when you sign up for this trip.

Required Items to Bring:

To be discussed at the pre-meeting

  • * Hiking or Backpacking boots
  • * Technical wicking clothing + spare and rain gear
  • * warm sleeping bag (rated -7C)
  • * Stove and cooking gear (shared)
  • * First Aid Kit
  • * Back Pack
  • * Tent (shared)
  • * Food (shared breakfast, 2 lunches, shared supper, snacks)
  • * Water Bottles (2lt min)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

To be discussed at the pre-meeting

  • * Poles(optional)
  • * Camera(optional)
  • * Group tarp
  • * Group saw for firewood

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):360Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $92.88 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, November 21, 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.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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