Fall Backpacking in Killarney - Thu, Sep 19 2013, Fri, Sep 20 2013, Sat, Sep 21 2013, Sun, Sep 22 2013

Fall Backpacking in Killarney (9/19/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Killarney Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Sep 19 2013, Fri, Sep 20 2013, Sat, Sep 21 2013, Sun, Sep 22 2013 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 11 2013 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days - Thursday Evening to Sunday Evening

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jessie
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Member Cost:

$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will backpack in beautiful Killarney provincial park on this 3-day trip. With its varied terrain, white quartzite peaks and deep blue lakes, Killarney will be lovely in Fall.

The plan is to drive to the park on Thursday evening and stay in George Lake car campground on Thursday. We will start our trek from Carlyle Lake access point, going up The Crack to our first campsite on Proulx Lake on Friday and Bunny Rabbit Lake on and Saturday night. We have the option of going up to Silver Peak on Saturday after setting up camp.

Participants must be active TOC members and able to demonstrate backpacking or hiking/camping experience.

A pre-meeting for this trip will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Chalkers Pub at 247 Marlee Ave., North York to discuss car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment. This is mandatory if you have not been on a backpacking trip with me before.If you are unable to make the pre- meeting you must contact me to make alternative arrangements or you will be dropped from 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

Pots + Cookware

Tent

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Hat

Water filter/treatment

Garbage Bag

Gloves

Camera

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

760Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $196.08 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, May 21, 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:

$30.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Camping fee for 3 nights.

Fee does not include carpool or cost of common meals.

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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