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Become a TOC volunteer to run overnight, backpacking events- Spring edition (5/5/2012)

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 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:

Kawartha Highlands

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 5 2012, Sun, May 6 2012 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 23 2012 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

Saturday Morning - Sunday Evening

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jessie
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Are you thinking of becoming a TOC volunteer to run overnight, backpacking events? Or are you a TOC volunteer who would like to start organizing backpacking events ? Then this event is for you !

This event is designed for

1. Members who want to become TOC volunteers primarily to coordinate overnight trips. You must have prior camping experience to be eligible for this event. You must also have done at least 5 outdoor events and 2 overnight outdoor events with the TOC.

2. Current TOC volunteers who have been running mainly day events and want to start organizing overnight events in the back country. You must have done ( not necessarily organized) at least 2 overnight outdoor events, preferably with the TOC.

Anyone not falling in 1. or 2. above will be moved to the waiting list for now.

At the mandatory pre-meeting we will go over the club's guidelines and policies and the next steps to becoming a volunteer. We will also go through the essential checkpoints for coordinating an overnight trip.Specific details of our backpacking event at the Kawartha Highlands will be discussed at the pre-meeting too.

The Plan:

We will backpack along Eel's Creek to High Falls through beautiful forests, creek crossings, rocky ridges and beaver dams in true Canadian Shield country. This is close to a special, spiritual place-the Petroglyphs Park which is home to the largest known concentration of Aboriginal sacred rock carvings in Canada. Although the Petroglyphs park will be closed for the season,we may do a hike from High Falls to the park. Details will be discussed at the pre-meeting.

We will leave Toronto on Saturday morning and head to Northeys Bay where we will start our trip.We will backpack around 6- K to High Falls on Saturday and camp there. We may hike on the trails in the area after setting up camp on Saturday and on Sunday morning before heading home to Toronto.

A pre-meeting for this trip will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:00pm to discuss car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment at Chalkers Pub Billiards & Bistro,247 Marlee Avenue,North York. If you are unable to make the pre- meeting please don't sign up as a significant part of the planning and overview of the TOC will be discussed at this meeting.

Required Items to Bring:

You will carry what you bring, so pack light.

Backpack 50-60L

Hiking Boots

Suitable clothing for weather + spare

Whistle

Sleeping Bag

Toiletries + Toilet Paper

Headlamp

Nalgene wide-mouth water bottles or hydration bladder (total capacity should be or exceed 2L)

Cup, Bowl, Eating Utensils

Food - will be discussed at pre-meeting

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

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:

Will be discussed at pre-meeting

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

354Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $91.33 (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 Includes:

Group expenses such as carpool and food will be calculated at the conclusion of the trip. Please carry cash with you for this.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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