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Backpack Western Uplands Trail - Algonquin (12/22/2011)

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:

Thu, Dec 22 2011, Fri, Dec 23 2011, Sat, Dec 24 2011 9:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 10 2011 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Thursday Afternoon - Saturday Evening

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Vitaly
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will depart from Toronto Thursday night and camp overnight at the Mew Lake campground in Algonquin Park. On Friday morning we will head out to the Western Uplands backpacking trail.

We will spend Friday and Saturday backpacking, arriving back in Toronto Saturday evening. The total hiking distance will depend on the weather conditions. This is designed to be a shorter winter backpacking trip: we would be walking 4 hours or less a day. The remainder of the time will be yours to use as you desire. Possible ways to spend the rest of the day are: fire building practice, emergency shelter construction, relaxing outdoors, etc. Hiking will be with snowshoes and part of it may be on unbroken snow.

Previous backpacking experience is mandatory for this trip: you must have completed at least one TOC backpacking event rated D3 or higher to qualify. You may also qualify with equivalent experience: if so, detail it in the Notes field upon signing up.

Please review the following very carefully to avoid disappointment:

We will be traveling through Ontario backcountry in conditions that can be extremely dangerous. As a result, there will be an extreme and constant focus on safety.
Walking will proceed at the speed of the slowest member. This is a team effort. It is not a chase-the-leader exercise that you may be accustomed to from day hikes or perhaps even other backcountry experiences. Why? See #1.
It up to you to procure all the necessary gear for this event. Individual and group gear will be discussed at the pre-meeting. There will be a gear inspection at the point of departure. Only those individuals who have the necessary gear will be allowed to depart. Why are we being so strict? See #1.
During the trip everyone is expected to follow the organizer`s safety instructions. Failure to follow safety instructions will result in disqualification from this and possibly future events. See #1.
Note the early departure time. There is little daylight available and we must get as much sleep as possible on Friday night. It's up to you to escape the corporate world/school/family early enough to make it to the carpool on time.
There will be a mandatory pre-meeting at 7:00pm on December 13th in the Yonge and Sheppard area. You must attend it to participate in the event.

Still interested? I would love to see you on this trip!

Required Items to Bring:
Will be discussed at the pre-trip meeting.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Will be discussed at the pre-trip meeting.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

600Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $154.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 23, 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:

1) Car campsite for Friday
2) Backcountry stay on Saturday night
Group expenses such as carpool and food are extra and will be calculated at the conclusion of the trip.

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!