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Car Camping at the Pinery! (5/27/2011)

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.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Grand Bend, Ontario (Lake Huron)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, May 27 2011, Sat, May 28 2011 2:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 16 2011 6:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

David B
Cindy B
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$51.50/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come and enjoy a relaxing weekend at the Pinery, a true jewel of a park. We've booked THREE campsites. The weekend will NOT have a lot of organized activities, so come prepared to RELAX and let Nature speak to you through the park's wonderful wildlife, trails, and beaches. (Note, though, that it may be WAY too cold to swim!!! [Though last year it wasn't - the water is shallow!] But you CAN rent a canoe for the afternoon! Hmmm ... [NOTE that if you go canoeing, TOC policy is that all members MUST wear a personal flotation device while in a small watercraft.])

Carpools will be worked out between participants to coordinate mutually convenient times and pickup places, but you should be available to leave the city NO later than 6:00PM on the Friday evening.

Be prepared for warm OR cool weather - you never know what May will bring, weather-wise!

I have a car with a bike rack for three bikes. I'll be bringing mine, and will have room for two more. If you'd like to bring your bike too, please make a note of it when you sign up for the event, and we'll make our best efforts to accommodate. Note that this will be contingent on demand and availability of other bike racks.

Note that you MUST attend the joint event pre-trip meeting on Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm at Chalkers (see Calendar postings) as this is where food, camping gear, tent and carpool arrangements will be made. Failure to do so will result in your immediate removal from this event.

There may also, during this weekend, be a sighting of the event coordinator's mom. She's a nice lady, and for some reason wants to bike around the Pinery with her daughter for a couple of hours. It can't be helped - humour us, and/or join us! :->

Required Items to Bring:

WARM sleeping bag
Sleep pad/mattress
Sun block
Insect repellant
Other items to be determined at May 25th pre- trip meeting
Food & water for yourself (Dinner Saturday evening will be the only coordinated meal unless the group is inspired.)

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

Camera
Binoculars
Blanket, to lie on @the beach
Book, for reading @the beach

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpool assignments and pickup locations will be determined at the mandatory pre-trip meeting

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

540Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:30 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $139.32 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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.
- 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.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$51.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost breakdown:

Event: $50.00
TOC surcharge: $1.50

This covers:

Cost of campsites
Contribution toward firewood
Contribution toward shared food

Additional group costs will include:

Balance of firewood, if any
Balance of food, if any

* However, the initial cost of the event is intended to be high enough to cover all foreseen costs, with a small cushion for unforeseen costs. If, after careful tallying of expenses, there's extra $, members will receive the difference back (equally divided among all participants).

Individual costs (NOT included in the signup fee) will include:

CARPOOL COSTS
Snacks
Drinks

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Sat, Apr 16 2011.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

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

Trip will run rain or shine. No refunds will be given after the payment cut-off date unless there is someone on the waiting list willing to take your place.