Backpack Ganaraska Wilderness - Sat, Feb 21 2015, Sun, Feb 22 2015

Backpack Ganaraska Wilderness (2/21/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Ganaraska Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 21 2015, Sun, Feb 22 2015 7:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 17 2015 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Two days- Saturday morning to Sunday night

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jessie
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will backpack a section of the beautiful, rugged Ganaraska Trail .The plan is to leave on Saturday morning, drive up to Devils Lake access point and backpack around 10 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. Expect up to 6 hours of walking each day, depending on conditions.

This trip is a good introductory trip for those who would like to experience cold weather backcountry camping. Some backpacking/camping experience is recommended and you must be able to hike the 10K distance on rugged terrain with a heavy backpack with snowshoes.Experienced backpackers are also very welcome ! If you have not been on a backpacking trip with the TOC,please mention your experience on the Notes section while signing up.

For this trip, carpool arrangements and shared gear will be coordinated by e-mail or phone.

Required Items to Bring:
You will carry what you bring, so pack light.

Backpack 60L or larger
Hiking Boots
Suitable clothing for weather + spare
Whistle
Sleeping Bag
Toiletries + Toilet Paper
Headlamp
Nalgene wide-mouth water bottles or hydration bladder (total capacity should be or exceed 2L)
Cup, Bowl, Eating Utensils
Food for 2 days
Snowshoes, depending on snow conditions ( can be rented from MEC or Europe Bound).

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

First-aid Kit
Knife
Stove + Lighter
Pots + Cookware
Tent
Sunglasses
Water filter/treatment
Garbage Bag
Gloves
Camera

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

350Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.30 (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:

- 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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!