Print-Friendly Version
Download to your Outlook Calendar
Pour toutes informations en français, s'il vous plaît contactez Jenn à francais@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Last minute: Frontenac Provincial Park (5/12/2016)

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: Frontenac Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Thu, May 12 2016, Fri, May 13 2016, Sat, May 14 2016  7:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, May 11 2016 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:Thurday Morning - Saturday Evening
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): César
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:3
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The maximum number of people can be 6, as long as shelters are shared and there are enough confirmed driver. Drivers in waiting list will get priority.

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. Spring is a great time to see flowers and wildlife before the forest gets totally covered in leaves.

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. Please note that a this trip will require hiking long distances on a hilly and uneven terrain, carrying close to 20 kg (give or take) of gear on your back. The pace will be steady-not too slow or fast and we will hike around 10 to 15 km per day. You must be ready for that if you sign up. You must also be ready for cold weather camping, as weather conditions can changes very fast.

We will leave Toronto on Thursday morning, head to the park office to get our permits, and then we will hike to our first campsite. Friday morning would be a relaxed one, and we will break camp late morning and hike to our next campsite , where we will spend Friday night. Saturday morning would also be easy: we'll break camp late morning, hike out to the parking lot, and then drive back. We'll be back in Toronto late Saturday evening, so please do not make plans that requires you to be back early.

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, so that your registration can be given further consideration.

Car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment will be discussed by email. Please make sure to respond promptly to any messages sent regarding this trip.


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 (rated for the cold weather that could be expected overnight)
  • 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).
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    Suggested personal items:

  • Knife
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Garbage bag(s)
  • Gloves
  • Camera
  • Hiking poles
  • Insect repellent

    Common items (To be discussed ):

  • Stove + lighter
  • Saw
  • Pots + cookware
  • Water filter or treatment
  • Rope for bear bags
  • Tarp


    • How to Get There:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):560Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $144.48 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:$30.00/Person
    Cost Includes:1) Backcountry permit per person for Thurdsay and Friday 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!