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Killarney Provincial Park - Silver Peak (8/29/2014)

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.

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: Killarney Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Aug 29 2014, Sat, Aug 30 2014, Sun, Aug 31 2014, Mon, Sep 1 2014  5:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 5:05 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 20 2014 1:00:00 AM
Event Duration:4 days - Aug 29th to Sep 1st
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Tamal D
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$46.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Participants must be active TOC members and able to demonstrate fitness and backpacking experience.

Participants should have basic backpacking gear - lightweight gear - such as a backpack and sleeping bag. Gear such as tents and stoves will be shared in common.

The itinary is as follows:

  • Day 1 -Reach Campground at late night (Friday)-
  • Day 2 -Camp at Lake Little Superior(Saturday)
  • Day 3 -Camp at Bunny Rabit lake (Silver Peak and back to campsite-Sunday)
  • Day 4 -Return to Toronto by night(Monday)

    • Participants should be prepared for long and difficult days. Approximate hiking distance would be 15km to 20km per day


    Please MAKE SURE you have made appropriate arrangements with your employer BEFORE you sign up on the trip. Waitlist preference will go to drivers who are 100% coming for the trip.

    A mandatory pre-trip meeting will be held at Gabby's (Sherbourne Station)on Wednesday, August 20th, 2014 at 7:00pm. The meeting will review personal and shared gear and other trip details


    Required Items to Bring:

    To be discussed at pre-meeting

    • Hiking or Backpacking boots
    • Technical wicking clothing and rain gear
    • Lightweight sleeping bag
    • Stove and cooking gear
    • First Aid Kit
    • Back Pack
    • Tent (shared)
    • Food (shared breakfast, lunch, shared supper, snacks)
    • Water Bottles
    		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    To be discussed at pre-meeting

    • Poles(optional)
    • Camera(optional)

    How to Get There:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):760Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 5:05 PM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $196.08 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 25, 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:$46.00/Person
    Cost Includes:Carpool cost other cost such as campsite, park fees and food will be shared accordingly.
    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!