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Backpacking the Akron Lake Loop in Frontenac Provincial Park (8/26/2006)

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:

Frontenac Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 26 2006, Sun, Aug 27 2006 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 10 2006 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

Saturday morning to Sunday night

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Jennifer M
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Member Cost:

$13.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will be backpacking the Akron Lake Loop (possibly with parts of the Little Salmon Lake Loop) in Frontenac Provincial Park over the weekend. We will drive up Saturday morning and set out in the afternoon to make it to our backcountry campsite. NOTE: this trip is to allow members who are interested in doing longer backpacking trips to become more familiar with backpacking. Participants must be able to carry minimum 40-45lbs in a proper backpack and demonstrate their hiking/backpacking experience as well as camping experience. Participants should already have the required equipment. TOC will be confirming participants do meet these requirements in order to go on this event.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking boots/shoes, backpack (not daypack), sleeping bag etc. We will determine who is bringing tents and stoves when the group is formed.

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

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

530Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $136.74 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 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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- 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:

$13.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$13.00/Person

Cost Includes:

*THOSE USING PAYPAL MUST ADD $2 TO COVER THE PROCESSING FEE*

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Thu, Aug 10 2006.

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!