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Intro to Winter In Killarney: Explore Acid Lake (3/4/2011)

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: Killarney Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 4 2011, Sat, Mar 5 2011, Sun, Mar 6 2011  5:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Feb 15 2011 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5 days - Friday Evening to Sunday Evening
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Jennifer M
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Member Cost:$22.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This trip is meant to be an introduction to winter backpacking, and for members who have never winter backpacked or who do not have much experience doing so. Participants new to winter backpacking will be given priority.

We will drive up to Killarney on Friday night and stay in the campground overnight. On Saturday we will backpack a short distance to the campsite at Acid Lake (I hear good things!). White hills surround one side of the lake on the La Cloche Silhouette Trail.

From our camp at Acid Lake we will explore the ridge above the lake on Saturday after having set up; there was a plane crash here in 1994 and we'll see if we can find any signs of the crash including a plaque. We'll also take the time to enjoy the view.

On Sunday we will explore around the lake before heading back to the trailhead and home.

Participants must be active TOC members and able to demonstrate fitness and backpacking experience.

Participants should review the gear requirements.

Note that the coordinator may bring one of her dogs on this trip. Any participants who wish to bring their dogs must first speak to the co-ordinator.


Required Items to Bring:
  • winter-rated sleeping bag
  • backpack
  • layers of appropriate (no cotton) winter active clothing. Warm clothes for in camp are a must.
  • snowshoes
  • Items like tents and stoves will be shared in common so it is not necessary to own those items.
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    To be discussed at the pre-meeting.

    How to Get There:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):788Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 5:00 PM
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    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $203.30 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 3, 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:

    - 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:$22.50/Person
    Cost Includes:
  • Campground camping fee (Friday night)
  • Extra vehicle fee (campground)
  • Backcountry camping fee (for 6 people)

    • Fee does not include cost of shared dinner or of fuel used for stoves. These costs will be split amongst the group.

    Fee does not include carpool cost.

    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Feb 15 2011.
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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!