ALGONQUIN FALL COLOURS - PHOTO WEEKEND DSLR - Fri, Sep 27 2013, Sat, Sep 28 2013, Sun, Sep 29 2013

ALGONQUIN FALL COLOURS - PHOTO WEEKEND DSLR (9/27/2013)

The Basics:
Event Type:		Overnight
Event Location:		Algonquin Park, ON
Date(s) & Time:		Fri, Sep 27 2013, Sat, Sep 28 2013, Sun, Sep 29 2013  2:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 2:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Tue, Jul 23 2013 2:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		Full weekend
Difficulty Rating:		D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s):		Caroline You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:		$40.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		12
Minimum Group Size:		8
Number Registered So Far:		11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		Yes
Itinerary:
FALL COLOURS PHOTO WEEKEND Come be inspired by the spectacular fall foliage in Algonquin - the canopy will be beautifully lit up with vibrant fiery reds of the sugar maples, the intense yellows of birch and poplar trees, and the dark green of pine and fir trees! PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE LISTING BEFORE SIGNING UP! THERE ARE ONE OR TWO SPOTS FOR DSLR PHOTOGRAPHERS This is a photography event so to be fair to people with a passion for photography I'm giving them priority (along with drivers if necessary). TRIP PLAN: We will drive up Friday afternoon and camp at Mew Lake. Hopefully we will hear the wolves again at night, like last year! Saturday we will hike the rugged Centennial Ridges Trail (10km) which will give us an phenomenal view of the park + miles and miles of gorgeous sugar maple in full fall colour looking west. You will need to be in good shape to climb this trail. Sunday we will have an early rise to hike Bat Lake trail (~6km), looking for wildlife. Last year we saw plenty of moose, plus assorted other critters. We'll return to the campsite, have breakfast and after packing up we will hike the Mizzy Lake trail (11km). We'll have an early dinner in Huntsville at 3 Guys + A Stove. Please do not sign up if you need to return to the city early on Sunday! There will be no drop outs and you must be prepared to stay with the group during the day hikes. THIS IS A PHOTO WEEKEND, NOT A HIKING WEEKEND. We will stand around and take a million photos of the same thing. So it's ok if you don't have the newest or most expensive gear, but do not sign up if you want to log kms at a fast pace. You must stay with the group for the entire day. GEAR: Bring a warm sleeping bag and mat as night temperatures can drop to 0C. You will also need to bring your own food and stove. We will have a campfire for cooking as well but you need your own pot. Tents may have to be shared as we are only allowed a maximum of three on a site. CONFIRM YOUR GEAR: Please email me details of your camera (DSLR or not), tent (# of people) and gear (sleeping bag rating) and let me know if you don't have any gear (stoves). If I don't get an email from you then you will be deleted from the waiting list. MANDATORY PRE-TRIP MEETING: A mandatory pre-meeting is scheduled at 6:30 pm on Mon, Sept 16 to discuss the trip. If you do not attend the pre-meeting, you will be removed from the trip. Please do not sign up until you are sure you can attend. WAITING LIST PRIORITY The event is currently full. If spaces come available, priority will go to drivers (if needed), then people with DSLR cameras. I will take one or two regular TOC photo hikers and regular D3 hikers.
Required Items to Bring: Proper footwear and hiking gear Camera + equipment Camping gear, including stove, warm sleeping bag and sleeping mat Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		Directions will be provided to those driving at the carpool departure. There is no meeting up directly at the event.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		620Km
Carpool Departure Time:		2:00 PM
Carpool Location:		Log in for location
Carpool Directions:		Log in for directions
Carpool Cost:		Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $159.96 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, November 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:
- 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:		$40.00/Person
Cost Includes:		Cost includes: campsite fees, parking for 2 cars for two nights and two bags of firewood for two nights at Mew Lake. Costs are shared based on minimum of four people per site, if we have six on a site then there will be a refund. $1.50 TOC payment processing fee
Payment Cut Off:		Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Jul 23 2013.
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: If you cancel after signing up you will only receive a refund if another member is available to take your place.