Winter Snowshoe Day out! - Sat, Feb 23 2013

Winter Snowshoe Day out! (2/23/2013)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT 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.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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:Snow Shoe
Event Location: Metcalfe Rock(25 minutes south of Collingwood)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 23 2013  7:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 8 2013 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:All day
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Ghanesh
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Member Cost:$41.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Snowshoeing 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 scenic trails in the Metcalfe Rock area near Collingwood/Blue Mountain. You’ll be guided on trails of varying difficulties(flat, hilly, etc) leading through beautiful woodlands with scenic lookouts in the south Collingwood/Blue Mountain area!

Don’t worry if you haven’t snowshoed before - you will be provided with full instruction and equipment.

A full day out - starting very early at the carpool and returning very late to Toronto. This event is suitable for beginners and experienced participants but do take note that some physical ability to snowshoe for 4 hours in needed! Opportunities for photography, breaks and lunch are scheduled in our day out.

- 7:00-7:15am - meet at Toronto, Downsview Carpool

- 10:00am - Group arrives at Metcalfe Rock, Blue Mountain

- 10:15am - Commence guided snowshoeing on trails

- 12:00pm - 12:30pm - Lunch break

- 3:00pm - Return to cars

- 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.

See pictures from last year's exciting outing here


Required Items to Bring:

CLOTHING/GEAR:

- Lunch, Snacks and Hydration/Water

- Winter appropriate footwear(waterproof winter boots)- NO RUNNERS!

- Winter appropriate clothing(think layers and windproof jacket)

- Hats, Gloves, Mitts, Scarf, Gators

- Daypack/Backpack to carry personal items during the event

- A change of clothes is recommended

- Carpool money, Cellphone, Sunglasses, Camera, Walking poles

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.

- 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:
We are driving in changeable winter conditions, so please ensure your car is winter safety ready:

- full tank of gas, washer fluids, de-icer spray, spare tire, booster cables, etc

- extra keys, charged cellphone

- driving maps, GPS

- roadside assistance info

- small shovel, traction gravel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:Will be handed out at Carpool

View Downsview to Metcalfe to Collingwood to Downsview in a larger map
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):325Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $83.85 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, October 31, 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:

Photo source: Ghanesh Das

If this event is canceled by the service provider(due to adverse 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.
- 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:$41.50/Person
Cost Includes:
  • $40.00 cost of event
  • $1.50 paypal transaction surcharges(3% of event cost)

    A guided event with snowshoe equipment, instruction, hot apple cider on breaks.

    Carpool cost - approx $18 - is extra and will be determined exactly based on actual participants carpooling on event.

    • Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Feb 8 2013.
    Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!