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Backpacking the Western UplandsTrail in Algonquin (32km) (10/10/2015)

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:

Sat, Oct 10 2015, Sun, Oct 11 2015, Mon, Oct 12 2015 7:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 30 2015 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Saturday Morning - Monday Evening

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

César
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Member Cost:

$29.00/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:

Itinerary:

We will leave Toronto on Saturday morning, head to the West Gate to get our permits, and then we will hike approximately 5kms to our first campsite along Maple Leaf Lake, where we will spend our first night. On Sunday morning, we will break camp and hike 14 kms to our next campsite along Norah Lake, where we will spend Sunday night. On Monday we’ll hike out 14 km to the parking lot, and then drive back to Toronto.

Please note that a this trip will require hiking long distances on a hilly terrain, carrying close to 20 kgs (give or take) of gear on your back. Thus the event is open to those who already have experience camping in park interiors, comfortable hiking long distances in that type of terrain, and who already own the required gear below, or are willing to make arrangements to complete the list. If you have not been on any camping or (trail) hiking events with the TOC rated at least as D4, but have equivalent experience, please provide details on the Notes section while signing up.

A mandatory pre-meeting for this trip will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 8:00pm at Chalkers Pub at 247 Marlee Ave., North York to discuss car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment. If you are unable to attend the pre- meeting, the event coordinator can remove you from the list of confirmed participants without further notification.

Please note that if there is a shortage of confirmed drivers, those on the waiting list willing to drive might receive priority as spaces become available.

Required Items to Bring:

You will carry what you bring for your personal use, so pack light! Also, keep in mind that everybody is expected to assist carrying items for common use: please ensure that there is some room in your backpack for them.

Backpack, 50-60L

Hiking boots, well broken in

Suitable clothing for weather (Absolutly NO COTTON!)

Whistle

Sleeping bag and pad

Toiletries + toilet paper

Headlamp + spare batteries

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

Personal cup, bowl, eating utensils

Food (To be discussed at pre-meeting)

Dry sac to hang your food/toiletries overnight

Personal first-aid kit / medications

Tent or shelter (due to park regulations regarding maximum number of pieces of shelter allowed per campsite, participants are expected to show flexibility in case there is need to share with other participants - to be discussed at pre- meeting).

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

At pre-meeting we will discuss who will volunteer some of the common gear.

Suggested personal items:

Knife

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Hat

Garbage bag(s)

Gloves

Camera

Hiking poles

Common items (To be discussed at pre- meeting):

Stove + lighter

Saw

Pots + cookware

Water filter or treatment

Rope for bear bags

Tarp

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

570Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $147.06 (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:

$29.00/Person

Cost Includes:

1) Backcountry permit per person for Saturday and Sunday night
2) One time, non-refundable reservation fee

The cost does not include carpool cost, common meals, voluntary donation, or any other supplementary cost.

Group expenses such as carpool, 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!