Backpacking in Frontenac - Sun, Jul 31 2011, Mon, Aug 1 2011

Backpacking in Frontenac (7/31/2011)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Frontenac Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 31 2011, Mon, Aug 1 2011  7:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jul 25 2011 11:00:00 AM
Event Duration:Sunday morning to Monday evening
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Jessie
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Member Cost:$20.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This will be a relaxed backpacking trip for those, like me, who want to be in Toronto for part of the long weekend.

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 Sunday morning and backpack on the trail to our campsite on Big Clear lake in Frontenac. Our route will ensure that we have a reasonably full day ( 5-6 hours)of hiking, interspersed with some lake swimming ! We will hike back out on Monday morning after breakfast and a swim in the lake.

A pre-meeting for this trip will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 7:30pm at Chalker's Pub 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.


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
  • Swim wear for a dip in the cool lakes !
  • 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):560Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 AM
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $144.48 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, June 27, 2025). 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:$20.00/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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