| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: |  | Overnight | |
| Event Location: | |
Algonquin Provincial Park | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, May 20 2017, Sun, May 21 2017, Mon, May 22 2017
7:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Sun, May 14 2017 8:00:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | Saturday Morning - Monday Evening | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult | |
| Event Coordinator(s): | |
César
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | $30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 6 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
Days are getting longer and warmer, providing a good
excuse
for spending the long weekend backpacking, as a way to
celebrate
the unofficial
start of summer.
We will leave Toronto on Saturday morning,
head to the West Gate to get our permits, and
then we will hike approximately 15kms to our
first campsite along Maggie Lake, where we
will
spend our first night. On Sunday morning, we
will break
camp and hike
10 kms to our next campsite along Oak 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 read the points below, as they will affect your
registration:
Please note that this event is classified as a D5 in the
Toronto
Outdoor Club (TOC) Difficulty Rating Scale. For more
information
about what this means, please click the corresponding link on
the left
(blue) column on this page for details.This trip is for
experienced
backpackers, who have the proper gear. If you do not have a
backpacking history with the TOC, please describe your
previous
experience in detail in the Notes Section when you sign up, or
you will
be moved to the waiting list.
Total number of participants could increase, subject to
confirmed
numbers of drivers and their vehicle capacity, as well as
subject to
park
regulations. Please note that people might be moved from the
confirmed list to the waiting one if there are not enough
drivers, but
will be added back to the confirmed one as drivers/cars
become
available, and as long as the experience and gear
requirements are
met.
Planning will be done by email, so please be sure you
can/will
respond in a timely manner, or you will be dropped from the
trip.
Please do not make plans to be back at a specific time in
Toronto on
Monday, as unforeseen circumstances can contribute to a late
return
to the city.
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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
Insect repellent
Headlamp + spare batteries
Nalgene wide-mouth water bottles or
hydration
bladder (total capacity should be or exceed 2L)
Personal eating utensils, cookware and stove
Food
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. | | 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
Common items:
Saw
Water filter or treatment
Rope for bear bags
Tarp
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| How to Get There: |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 570Km |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
7:30 AM
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $147.06 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 20, 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.
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| Notes: |
Photo credit: © Cesar Guerra
- 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.
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| Cost & Payment: |
| Member Cost: | | $30.00/Person |
| Cost Includes: | | 1) Backcountry permit per person for Saturday
and Sunday night
2) One time, non-refundable reservation fee split by number of
participants
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. |
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |