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Snowshoeing / Yurt camping at Silent Lake (12/19/2009)

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:

Overnight

Event Location:

Silent Lake Provincial Park, Apsley ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 19 2009, Mon, Dec 7 2009, Sun, Dec 20 2009, Mon, Dec 21 2009 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 31 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 nights (from Sat 9:00 AM to Monday 2:00pm)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Victor
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Member Cost:

$51.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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:

Itinerary:

Enjoy the magic of Winter at Silent Lake Provincial Park. We will be snowshoeing around the park (there are also XC ski trails)

There are no on-site rentals available, so you need to bring your own equipment.

The Yurt has two bunk beds each include a single (upper level) and double mattress (lower level), four of us will need to share mattress.

Heating is by a wood burning stove. This is the main reason we are traveling Saturday, to have the entire day to warm-up the Yurt

You can see some pictures here. More information about the park is available here.

We will have communal breakfasts and dinners (we will determinate menu and volunteers in the pre-trip meeting). Each person will be responsible for preparing / packing their own Lunches.

Monday: You need to take monday off from work (we are coming back Monday 21st at 2:00pm). Please do not sign-up if you can not take monday off. Partial attendance / early departure will NOT be allowed.

Pre-trip meeting: We will have a MANDATORY pre-trip meeting Monday Dec 7th at Chalkers 7:00pm, to discuss carpooling, equipment, food, etc. Failure to attend will result in your immediate removal from the event (no refund will be granted).

Cold It is winter, outside temperature could reach -30C or below. Be prepared. We have heat by wood stove inside the Yurt, but it get colds too. Last year water inside the Yurt was frozen overnight.

Snow conditions Coordinator cannot control snow conditions. This event will run regardless of the snow level. If we do not have enought snow we will just hike around.

Required Items to Bring:

Sleeping bags at least -15C
Sleep pad (to isolate from the cold mattress)
Flash light
Other camping gear to be determined at Dec 7th pre-trip meeting
Appropiate winter clothes (NOT COTTON)
Snowshoes
Cash for carpooling and other costs

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera
Deck of cards
Boardgames

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

401E to exit #436 and #115 North to Peterborough.
Take HW 7 on Peterborought
Turn left to #32 and follow #28 past Apsley to Silent Lake PP.
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

430Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $110.94 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 2024). 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:

- 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.
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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:

$51.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Total cost of $0.00 includes:

$28.67 - YURT reservation share (172$ / 6 )
$21.33 - Contribution toward food
$1.50 - transaction surcharge

Yurt Fees (2 Nights)
Contribution toward Food

The final costs will calculate on the event. Remember to bring CASH with you.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Sat, Oct 31 2009.

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!
*Note: Partial attendance / early departure will not be allowed. We will depart from Silent Lake on Monday 21st at 2:00pm.