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Build a quinzhee and sleep in it! (1/24/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

McCrae Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 24 2009 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 15 2008 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Rob
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Member Cost:

$25.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will snowshoe into crown land near McCrae Lake and build quinzhees (snow huts) to spend the night in. Since it can take up to 4 hours to build such a shelter, we will not be hiking for more than 2 hours; just enough, in fact, to get away from the highway and find a place with lots of snow.

Cooking will be done on portable stoves but we'll get a fire going for warmth (not in the snow huts of course). This may seem to be a challenging adventure, and it is; but, if you have decent winter clothing and equipment, you could find yourself being pleasantly comfortable throughout. A well-built quinzhee is, for example, much warmer to sleep in than a tent (around -1 or -2 degrees as opposed to the temperature outside).

Required Items to Bring:
Winter camping clothing and equipment (eg. sleeping bag or bags rated to -20, sleeping pad, insulated winter boots, snowshoes, backpack, tent (good to have as a backup), water bottle, eating utensils, etc. You'll also need to pack your own lunches for Saturday and Sunday. The organizer will supply all cooking gear and food for dinner on Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning, so you don't have that to worry about. This list is only a partial one--more complete information will be given out closer to the date of the trip.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
This will also be discussed through email messages closer to the trip date.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Travel north on Hwy 400 to a point just beyond Port Severn. Turn off on to Crooked Bay Road (exit 168) and park at the small parking lot on the west side of the highway. More details to follow.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

320Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $82.56 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, January 29, 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.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Food and fuel only; carpool costs are extra and will be determined at the end of the trip. Note: the $25 is actually more than will be needed to cover the cost of food and fuel, so you can expect to get some of that amount back at the end of the trip.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Dec 15 2008.

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!