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Camping for non-campers: Yurt / Hiking in Algonquin (4/1/2011)

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.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park - Mew Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 1 2011, Sat, Apr 2 2011, Sun, Apr 3 2011 5:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jan 26 2011 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Stacy
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Member Cost:

$62.83/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Have you always wanted to try camping but you’re just not sure about the whole tent / sleeping on the ground thing? Maybe it’s time to try a Yurt!
A yurt is a cross between a tent and a small cabin. It's got walls and a roof, lights and heat, and even bunk beds!

Each Yurt holds up to 6, but we’ll settle for a more comfortable 4 (so each person will have their own mattress).
NOTE: because I have no control over who signs up, we may have co-ed yurts. Don’t sign up unless you are willing to share the space with members of the opposite sex.

Mew Lake also offers year-round “comfort” stations, that is, toilets, sinks and showers in a heated space. The yurts are situated very close to the stations.

We'll be in Algonquin in early April. That means two things:
1. there will still be snow on the ground, and there might even end up being a lot of snow on the ground. We might need snowshoes for hiking.
2. there will be NO bugs. No bug spray, no bug hats/jackets required! Hooray!!

Our itinerary is:
Friday:

Meet at carpool.
Drive up and stop for dinner along the way.
Arrive at yurts and settle in for the evening.

Saturday:

Group breakfast
Weather and conditions permitting, we will hike around Provoking Lake (~ 16 km)
Alternate plans are to drive to a nearby day-use trail and hike it (10 km) or if hiking just isn’t in the cards, then we will practice survival skills (fire starting, orienteering etc).
Individual “trail lunch” will be taken at the appropriate time.
Group dinner
“Bonfire”

Sunday

Group breakfast
Pack up and drive to nearby day-use trail and hike (7.7 km)
Early dinner in Huntsville
Arrive back in TO mid-evening (but don’t make plans for Sunday night)

Note: there will be a mandatory pre-meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Details to follow.

Required Items to Bring:
Items to be discussed at pre-meeting; however, you will need for sure:
Your own sleeping bag, pillow (+extra blanket is optional)
Trail lunch and snacks
Day hike backpack with survival kit
Plate, cup, cutlery
Hiking boots - mandatory

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
book, boardgame
hiking poles
snowshoes (may be mandatory depending on weather)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

google maps

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

600Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $154.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

The two hikes are a part of the event, and everyone is expected to participate. Don't sign up if you can't hike the distances over fairly rugged terrain and some steep hills.

- 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:

$62.83/Person

Cost Includes:

Yurt rental only for 2 nights. Based on:
2 yurts for 2 nights = $366
divided by 6 ppl = $61
+ $1.83(3% TOC Administration fee)
= $62.83 per person
Some refund may be applicable if we do fill up.
Additional fees to be collected at camp will be required for: firewood, shared food, car pool

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Wed, Jan 26 2011.

Make a Payment:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!