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Kukagami Lodge - The Last Ski Trip! (2/25/2011)

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:

Kukagami Lake, NE of Sudbury

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 25 2011, Sat, Feb 26 2011, Sun, Feb 27 2011, Mon, Feb 28 2011 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jan 10 2011 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 days/3 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
David B
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Member Cost:

$391.40/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is the final winter of operations for Kukagami Lodge, which has hosted many special TOC events, and so this is the last TOC Winter event that will be held there. For those of you who have already been to Kukagami, you know what a special place it is; for those who've not yet had the opportunity, this is your last chance to experience the Yellow Brick Road, Viki's home cooking and a rousing game of Apples to Apples.

We are booking cabins at the Lodge for an extended weekend. All cabins have battery-run lights and are kept comfortably warm with woodstoves, and everyone has their own bed complete with flannel sheets, blankets and comforters. The lodge also has a Finnish sauna to enjoy!

Depending on the weather we may be doing a combination of hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. We'll ski or snowshoe the 7km from the winter parking lot to the Lodge - it's an easy trail for those who aren't expert skiers, and takes about 1.5-2 hours, a great warmup for the weekend; our bags will be brought in by snowmobile.

Nearly 30km of cross-country and snowshoe trails make Kukagami a winter paradise. The ski trails are all track-set, and range from short loops for the beginner all the way up to long, hilly, winding trails for the advanced skier. The show-shoe trails are clearly marked, and allow the intrepid visitor to get into terrain that is all but impassable in the summer months. For those seeking a longer trek or ski, a magnificent stand of old-growth pine can be reached across the lake. There is definitely something here for everyone!

The weekend includes Viki's fantastic home cooking: three meals a day and snacks of cookies, muffins or fruit at any time. Viki is always happy to accommodate food preferences and restrictions by preparing great vegetarian or vegan meals - just indicate any dietary requirements in the notes when you sign up.

We'll arrive for dinner on Friday and leave after breakfast on Monday. This will allow us to have the ski-in and -out, two full days of skiing and showshoeing, and then avoid the weekend traffic and drive in daylight on the way home.

Kukagami is truly a welcoming place in a wonderful setting and this is a not-to-be-missed event!

Required Items to Bring:

Active clothing for skiing/snowshoeing
Apres-ski clothing for around the lodge
Cross country skis and/or snow shoes
Head-lamp (yes, the woods ARE dark...)
Slippers or soft shoes - for use in the main lodge and your cabin
Winter boots - for use around the lodge complex

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

Book(s)
Board games
Playing cards
Camera and spare batteries
Wine and/or other alcoholic beverages
Munchies

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpooled travel arrangements will be decided closer to the event

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

810Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $208.98 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 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:

Please note that we will be travelling on a Friday and a Monday - please make appropriate arrangements with your employer.

- 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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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$391.40/Person

Cost Includes:

$380 accommodations/meals (includes HST)
$11.40 - 3% TOC transaction surcharge

Carpool cost will be determined at a later date when we have the group signed up.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Jan 10 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: Cancellations after the cutoff date will not be refunded; however, arrangements may be made with any waiting list replacements.