Backpack on Highland Backpacking Trail-Algonquin - Fri, Dec 14 2007

Backpack on Highland Backpacking Trail-Algonquin (12/14/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 14 2007 4:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days, 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Julian L
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Member Cost:

$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will drive up to Algonquin Park and stay at Mew Lake Campground Friday night. Saturday morning we will drive to the Highland Backpacking Trail and backpack to a campsite on the Provoking Lake.

Sunday we will backpack out, returning to the cars and Toronto.

Participants MUST have proper winter backcountry gear, and must be capable of backpacking 10-15km through some hilly terrain in the wintertime.

The pre-meeting for this trip will be mandatory.

Required Items to Bring:

-backpack

-winter hiking boots

-winter sleeping bag and appropriate sleeping pad

-winter clothing - synthetic or wool - NO COTTON

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snowshoes may be required depending on snowload.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

536Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:30 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $138.29 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, December 15, 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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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$30.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Mew Lake campsite, additional vehicle and 1 night backcountry. Any excess money will be applied against shared food and stove fuel costs.

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:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!