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Backpack Highland Trail 1st Loop - Algonquin (2/14/2015)

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: Algonquin Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 14 2015, Sun, Feb 15 2015  7:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 8 2015 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:Saturday Morning - Monday Evening
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Charlene B
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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:9
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will depart from Toronto Saturday morning and hike in about 8 km to set up camp on West Provoking Lake. We'll spend Sunday hiking the Highland Trail, setting up camp again on East Provoking Lake. Up and at'em Monday, we'll hike back out and return to Toronto late afternoon.

This trip is for experienced winter backpackers. If you do not have a (winter) backpacking history with the TOC, please describe your previous experience in detail in the notes section when you sign up.

Planning will be done by email, so please be sure you can/will respond in a timely manner, or you will be dropped from the trip.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Propere winter layered clothing for hiking and at camp - NO COTTON
  • Backpack 60+ litres
  • Winter boots with removable felt liners
  • Snowshoes
  • -20C rated winter sleeping bag or equivalent combined summer bags
  • Thick insulating sleeping pad
  • Shelter (sharing is possible)
  • Food (snacks and 2 cold/trail lunches); we will have common dinners and breakfasts.
  • Cooking pot /lid /cup / bowl/spoon
  • Insulated Water Bottle
  • Rope
  • Whistle
  • Toiletries + Toilet Paper
  • Headlamp
  • Cash for share of carpool cost, food and campsite
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
You may be asked to bring any of the following items for common gear at camp:

First-aid Kit

Knife

Stove + Lighter

Pots + Cookware

Tent

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Hat

Water filter/treatment

Garbage Bag

Gloves

Camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:Provided at carpool.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):600Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $154.80 (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:

- 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:$25.00/Person
Cost Includes:Campsite and Reservation fees for 2 nighs.
Carpool and food costs are additional.
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!
*Note: There is no partial participation for this event. There is no meeting at the event.