Snowshoe Backpack: Tetsmine Lake Loop: Frontenac - Fri, Mar 14 2008, Sat, Mar 15 2008, Sun, Mar 16 2008

Snowshoe Backpack: Tetsmine Lake Loop: Frontenac (3/14/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Frontenac Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 14 2008, Sat, Mar 15 2008, Sun, Mar 16 2008 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Feb 25 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

Friday evening- Sunday evening

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

JennP
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Member Cost:

$15.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will drive up to Frontenac Provincial Park Friday evening and camp nearby so that we can get an early start Saturday morning!

The Tetsmine Lake Loop is at the northern edge of the park, so we will departing from outside the park and entering through a dam and portage trail. The park should be quiet and beautiful this time of year! The loop is about 14 km total.

We will snowshoe to our campsite and set up a winter camp. The next morning we will complete the loop and return to Toronto.

Participants should all have backcountry camping and backpacking experience. Snowshoeing experience is also required, as we will be travelling on snowshoes.

Participants will be required to supply their own equipment i.e. backpacks and be comfortable carrying over 40lbs of weight.

You must be able to attend a pre-meeting the week prior to the trip. If you do not attend the pre-meeting, you will not allowed to participate in the trip

Required Items to Bring:
snoeshoes, backpack, winter sleeping bag, tent

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

401 towards Kingston, Exit towards Sydnham, canoe lake raod to Devil's lake road, then park at the kingsford Dam

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

530Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $136.74 (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.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Park campsite permit only. Winter reservations are not allowed so pre-payment is not required. All other costs (i.e. food, gas, Friday camping) will be split among participants.

Make a Payment:

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

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