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Easter weekend in Frontenac-2nd group (4/18/2014)

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.

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Frontenac Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 18 2014  8:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 11 2014 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:Friday morning to Sunday evening- 3 days
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Charlene B
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Member Cost:$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We are coordinating two groups to run together for this backpacking trip.

Easter weekend backpacking in Frontenac ! This trip is a good introduction to multi-day backpacking and is ideal for hikers with some camping experience and who want to get into backcountry camping. The pace will be steady-not too slow or fast and we will hike around 15 K per day. You must be ready for that if you sign up.Prior backpacking experience in not essential but you must be comfortable hiking at a steady pace with a full backpack. You must also be ready for cold weather camping.

Frontenac Provincial Park is situated on a southern arm of the Canadian Shield north of Kingston. This is a semi-wilderness park which features granite outcrops, vast wetlands and mixed forests.

We will leave Toronto on Friday morning and start our hike into the park when we arrive. the park.On Friday,Saturday and Sunday we will hike on the backpacking trails in the park, heading back to Toronto on Sunday evening. We will spend 2 nights on the beautiful backcountry lakeside campsites in the park.

A mandatory pre-meeting for this trip will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday, April 15 at Chalkers pub, 247 Marlee Ave. to discuss car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment. If you are unable to make the pre- meeting you must contact me to make alternative arrangements or you will be dropped for the trip. Details of the pre-meeting will be sent to members who sign up.


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 + Bug Net
  • Water filter/treatment
  • Garbage Bag
  • Sandals
  • Gloves
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):525Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $135.45 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 26, 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:

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$30.00/Person
Cost Includes:Campsite fees, parking. This does not include carpool and food cost.
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:
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