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Dogsledding in the wilds of Haliburton North (1/9/2010)

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:Adventure
Event Location: About 3 hours north of Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 9 2010  8:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Oct 19 2009 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:1 full day
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Gary Ataman
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$165.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 20 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Are you ready for an Adventure?

Do you know what "Hike", "Whoa", "Gee" and "Haw" mean?

Join me to learn the answer on a half day dogsledding tour in Haliburton. The areas spectacular winter wilderness, offers a glimpse into a time gone by, when life was slower and people were as one with the natural world around them. We will be driving purebred Siberian Huskies.

Children age 8 and up are welcome on the event but must be accompanied by an adult. Let me know in a note if you are planning to bring your children.

The Plan. Our day starts with a 3 hour drive to north of Haliburton and a quick lunch at a local greasy spoon "That Place in Carnarvon". Back in the vehicles to the dogsleding outfitter, arriving around 1 pm ish. All afternoon on our tour. Then drive back to Carnarvon area for supper. Then our drive back to Toronto dreaming about our adventure. Except the drivers must stay awake please!

This event is on a first pay basics.

The event coordinator requires all participants answer the questions in the addition notes section (see bottom of page) when signing up.

The event coodinator reserves the right to remove a member who does not have the proper gear for this event and will return the their payment in full.

People on the waiting list that pay will be given priority after the cut off payment date.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Winter layered clothing
  • Insulated winter boots with removable felt liners(such as Sorrels or Kamiks)
  • Wool socks
  • Thermal underwear
  • Fleece/warm synthetic pants and sweater
  • Gortex (or equivalent) outer pants and jacket
  • Winter mitts with wind covers
  • Fullface mask, toques, balaclavas or face tube
  • A change of clothes
  • Cash for share of carpool cost
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Don't forget your camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm
  • Carpool driver should have a spare key hidden on outside of car

How to Get There:
Event Directions:See organizer for map
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):525Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $135.45 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 9, 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:
  • Please provide a brief description of your winter experience.
  • Are you missing any gear?
  • How would you describe your physical fitness? You will be running with the sleds
  • Are you scared of dogs?

- 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:$165.00/Person
Cost Includes:Approximate cost for the dogsleding tour plus 3% added for PayPal cost. Unused funds will be returned to members at the event.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Oct 19 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!