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Backpack Winter Camping: Bruce Peninsula National Park (12/4/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 4 2009, Sat, Dec 5 2009, Sun, Dec 6 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Nov 10 2009 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 full days (Friday morning - Sunday late afternoon))

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Gary Ataman
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Member Cost:

$30.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come and discover Bruce Peninsula Provincial Park in the winter.

In the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the 'Bruce' is a place of global significance. The massive, rugged cliffs of the park are inhabited by thousand year old cedar trees, overhanging the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay. The park is comprised of an incredible array of habitats from rare alvars to dense forests and clean lakes. Together these form a greater ecosystem - the largest remaining chunk of natural habitat in southern Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment runs from Niagara Falls to Tobermory. It forms the backbone of the Peninsula and shapes the northern boundary of most of the park, providing the park with some of its most spectacular scenery.

We will be driving to the Tobermory area on Friday morning (yes you must take Friday off work) and then setting up camp in the Cyprus Lake campground for the first night. On Saturday we hike to the Grotto and down the trail to Storm Haven where we will spent the night. We will be hiking (snowshoeing, if required) at a moderate pace (2 km per hour), on trails with some bushwhacking. Sunday we'll head back to Cyprus Lake campground by bushwacking and some trails. The plan is to cover ~15 km total loop over the 3 days (2 camps) tailored to the local snow conditions and group pace. We plan to exit the park on Sunday afternoon and drive back to Toronto.

This trip is open to moderate experienced hiker/snowshoeing/campers with cold weather experience that have the proper gear.

A mandatory pre-trip meeting will be held at Chalker's Bistro (Marlee & Glencairn, 247 Marlee Avenue North York)on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 at 6:30pm. The meeting will review personnel and shared gear and other trip details

Required Items to Bring:

Properly winter layers clothing for hiking and at camp.
Winter boots with felt liners
Snowshoes (if required, due to snow conditions)
-20C rated winter sleeping bag or equivalent combined summer bags
Back Pack
Tent (shared)
Food (breakfast, lunch, supper, snacks)
Cooking pot /lid /cup / bowl/spoon
Insultaed Water Bottle

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

Poles(optional)
Icers
Camera(optional)
Stove(share, optional)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be provided at the pre-trip meeting on Nov 17,09.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

620Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $159.96 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 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:

Members must state their experience level when signing up. Don't forget to come to the mandatory pre-trip meeting at Chalker's Bistro on Nov 17 at 6:30 pm. I will place a note on the TOC calander.

- 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.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$30.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Park campsite permit/parking and PayPal/Banking fees of $1.50 TOC surcharge only. Excessive funds will be returned to members at the conclusion of the trip. All other costs (i.e. carpool gas) are extra.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Nov 10 2009.

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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!