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Winter backpacking and snowshoeing in Haliburton Highlands (2/7/2015)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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: Haliburton Highlands
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 7 2015, Sun, Feb 8 2015  8:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 3 2015 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:Saturday morning to Sunday evening
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Jessie
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Member Cost:$12.25/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Haliburton Highlands is a beautiful area for snowshoeing and hiking. Dotted with lakes, this area is one of the higher points of the Canadian Shield.

We will drive up on Saturday morning to the Frost Centre from where we collect our permits.Snowshoes are available for rent there. We will then backpack to one of the beautiful lakeside campsites and set up camp. As always we will make a great campfire and have a hot dinner.
Sunday morning we will head back to our cars and back to Toronto after breakfast.

This trip is a good introductory trip for those who would like to experience cold weather backcountry camping. You must have previous backpacking / camping experience and be able to hike /snowshoe on snowy / icy terrain. Experienced backpackers are also very welcome! If you have not been on a backpacking trip with the TOC before, please mention your experience in the Notes section while signing up.

There will be no pre-meeting for this trip. All planning will be done by email.

We will need Carpool drivers for this trip - please confirm in the notes whether you have winter tires and how many people you can take in your vehicle. Those willing to drive will get priority on the waiting list.

Icers are mandatory on this trip. The icer is held to your boot and helps provide traction on slippery ice.

All checklists will be shared by email. Anyone who is not prepared with adequate gear for the cold weather will be turned away from the carpool location to ensure safety of all.


Required Items to Bring:
You will carry what you bring, so pack light.
  • Backpack
  • Winter boots
  • Suitable clothing for weather + spare set
  • Sleeping Bag (rated for -20 C or better)
  • Thick insulating sleeping pad
  • Firesteel / lighter / matches and firestarter
  • Icers (to provide traction when hiking on ice)
  • Whistle
  • Toiletries + Toilet Paper
  • Headlamp
  • Wide-mouth water bottles (total capacity should be or exceed 2L)
  • Cup, Bowl, Eating Utensils
  • Food - we may have a common vegetarian meal. Please indicate if you are fine with that or if you would prefer to bring your own.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • First-aid Kit
  • Snowshoes
  • Icepicks
  • Stove + Lighter
  • Pots + Cookware
  • Tent
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Water filter/treatment
  • Garbage Bag
  • Gloves
  • Camera
  • Alternate footwear to use when drying boots

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):400Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $103.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

- 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:$12.25/Person
Cost Includes:Camping for one night. Common food and carpool cost will be calculated separately. If you are renting snowshoes from the Frost Center, the cost is $20 per day for snowshoes and poles.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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