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Snowshoe and Winter Caving Day out!
Event Description/Itinerary:
Join your fellow TOC adventurers and our event guides Free Spirit Tours as we snowshoe through the woods to explore some of the Niagara Escarpment’s uniquely formed caves at Metcalfe Rock near Collingwood/Blue Mountain.
Experience the beauty of winter while snowshoeing through a winter wonderland. You’ll be guided on trails leading through beautiful woodlands with the opportunity to see some wild life.
Don’t worry if you haven’t snowshoed before - you will be provided with full instruction and equipment. Once at the caves, we’ll take off our snowshoes and then enter the caves. At times we’ll be climbing and maybe even crawling – but it’s worth it – it’s a whole different world underground! So come and discover some real winter adventure.
A full day out - starting very early at the carpool and returning very late to Toronto. This event is suitable for beginners to experienced participants and whilst this activity does require some physical ability to snowshoe and possibly crawl in the caves - total beginners are fine doing this! You are allowed to skip the "caving/crawling" part of the outing and focus more on snowshoeing in the nearby vicinity. Please note that this special group rate for TOC assumes no change to the timing schedule, no drop out during the event and you cannot get a reduced price if you choose to use your own snowshoes.
- 7:00-7:15am - meet at Toronto, Downsview Carpool
- 10:00am - group arrives at Metcalfe Rock, Blue Mountain
- 10:15am- put on snowshoes and hike to caves
- 10:30am - Explore Bat Cave
- 11:30am - Explore Ice Cave
- 12:30pm - Break for Lunch / Bonfire / Hot apple cider
- 1:30pm - Snowshoe hike around Kolapore Uplands
- 3:00pm - Back to vehicles / take off snowshoes - Finished
- 3:30pm - Plan carpool into Collingwood for early dinner/social
- 5:30pm - Plan carpool back to Toronto
- 8:00pm - Estimated return to Toronto, Downsview Subway
About your event host/guide company:
Free Spirit Tours has been operating since 1998 offering innovative programming in outdoor pursuits - be on the water or on land. Programs take place in the picturesque Georgian Bay area surrounding Collingwood, Ontario. Activities includes hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and sea kayaking tours to all age groups.
| Required Items to Bring: CLOTHING/GEAR: - Winter weather appropriate clothing (warm, layered, and waterproof) - Winter weather appropriate footwear - waterproof winter boots - NO RUNNERS - Extra Snow Pants and gloves(you might get very wet and dirty) - Hats, Gloves, Mitts, Scarf, Gators - Daypack/Backpack to carry personal items during the event - A change of clothes and socks - Water, Lunch, Snacks - Carpool money, Cellphone, Sunglasses, Camera, Walking poles, Icers/Yaktracks for boots(optional) Please Note: - Event goes ahead rain or shine, and will only be cancelled by the service provider because of adverse driving conditions - you will be notified the evening before if a cancellation is necessary. - Your spot on this event is only secured once the treasurer has received your payment - Due to winter driving terrain and conditions - I am expecting to need a minimum of 5 cars on this event. - Drivers on the waiting list can be given priority should a need arise. | | Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Safety check for drivers:
- full tank of gas, - washer fluids, - de-icer spray, - extra keys, - spare tire, - booster cables, - check tire pressure, - charged cellphone, - driving maps, GPS - roadside assistance info - small shovel, traction gravel, etc |
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Photo source: Free Spirit Tours
If this event is canceled by the service provider(due to weather), it will be rescheduled and/or a refund given if you cannot make the rescheduled date(less TOC transaction cost).
- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- 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.
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Total Cost for $51.50
- $50.00 cost of event
- $1.50 paypal transaction surcharges(3% of event cost)
A guided event with equipment(snowshoe) and instruction.
Carpool cost - approx $18 - is extra and will be determined exactly based on actual participants on event.
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!