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Gary's Survival Series #8 - Tepee (10/15/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.

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: 2 hours north of Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 15 2011, Sun, Oct 16 2011  8:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Sep 22 2011 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 days and one night
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Gary Ataman
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Are you ready for another real Canadian outdoor club adventure?

You have heard about how great these adventures are from others. You have seen the pictures from past trips. Do you want to learn something new? Then this adventure is for you. It's the ultimate in light weight backpacking. No tent. No sleeping bag. No stove. And sometimes no trail.

You have attended my lecture/presentation on What should I have in my daypack ? - Survival Kit 101 on Tuesday, Mar 8, 2011. Or you may have attended my lecture on So What's Gary's Survival Series All About? on Tuesday, Aug 17, 2010. You have put your survival kit together. You have the theory. Now here is your chance to try it out. Not sure???, give me a call. With my lecture PowerPoint presentation, a little home study, some pointers and advice, you'll be ready.

I always wondered how good or bad a traditional native American Great Plains tepee would be as a shelter. So the plan is to build two out of basic plastic painting drop sheets and try it out.

A tepee is a Lakota name for a conical tent traditionally made of animal skins and wooden poles used by the nomadic tribes and sedentary tribal dwellers (when hunting) of the Great Plains.

The plan is to drive about 2 hours north of Toronto. Go on an adventure day hike, and about 5-10km in, set up a group camp and build two 6 person tepees. We will be following trails, bushwhacking and wading across small rivers, and beaver ponds to get to and from our native village.

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Like all the other Gary Survival Series we will have our daypacks and survival kits with us. The twist, this time, you'll have a plastic paint drop sheet to help build the two group tepee shelters and spend the night in. We will of course do all the other regular activities like collecting wood, treat water, eating and sleeping. You will need to bring your own food for Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, we'll hike out, we'll have an early supper at a local greasy spoon.

Check out who was on previous Gary's Survival Series events;

Gary's Survival Series # 1 McCrae Lake South May 15/16, 2010

Gary's Survival Series # 2 McCrae Lake North June 5/6, 2010

Gary's Survival Series # 3 Gibson River July 24/25, 2010

Gary's Survival Series # 4 Wet & Wild Cross Country Aug 21/22, 2010

Gary's Survival Series # 5 Gibson River - East Oct 2/3, 2010

Gary's Survival Series # 6 Southwood Section May 15/16, 2011

Gary's Survival Series # 7 Ragged Rapids July 23/24, 2011

If they SURVIVED, I am sure you will too!

This trip is open to experienced hikers with overnight camping experience that have attended my lecture/presentation or have relevant survival skills experience. You need to be able and be comfortable bushwhacking and crossing creek, rivers, small lakes and beaver ponds on this adventure. You need to be able to hike on trails at around 4 km/hr and bushwhack at 2-3 km/hr.

Feedback from previous Gary's Survival Series event participants indicated that the members learnt a lot on the event. Some members have attended more than one event. They must be keeners! The series and event is set up as a learning experience, combining theory, personal research, group discussions, practice, and feedback. We will push your normal hiking and camping boundaries mentally. It will really make you think about what you carry on your next day hike.

Note; Lecture PowerPoint presentation is available on request. Just send me an email.

Once you sign up for the event additional detail PowerPoints will be provide on various specific survival subjects.

The pre-trip details will be worked out by email/planning sheet/phone.

Note; Any loud snorers will be kicked out of the tepee. :-)


Required Items to Bring:
  • Your pack packed ready for a day hike
  • Your survival kit
  • A 10 x 25' plastic drop cloth - Heavy Duty (~2 mils thick. Need 4 per tepee.
  • Duck or Tuck tape.
  • Light rope/twine string
  • Rain gear
  • Fall layer clothing
  • Water container and purification system.
  • Food for Saturday/Sunday
  • Review the survival kit checklist
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Cash to pay for the carpool, etc.
  • Small axe or saw (two required in group)
  • Colour markers to paint your tepee in tribal colours
  • Camera

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:I will send them out prior to the trip.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):345Km
    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 $89.01 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 2, 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:

    1. There is a prerequisite for the trip to attend "What should I have in my daypack - Survival Kit 101" lecture on March 8, 2011 or have relevant overnight camping survival skills experience.

    2. If you never done an overnight event with me, please send me an email;

  • a) Describing your hiking/camping experience.
  • b) Describe your gear, what you have and need.
  • c) Describe your survival kit using my checklist you received at the lecture/presentation. {Available upon request}
  • d) Describe your physical fitness level. You must be capable of hiking 15 km a day at a pace of 4 km/hr on Canadian Shield terrain.
  • e) Describe your swimming abilities. There maybe be some small river and beaver pond crossings.


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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 Includes:Carpool gas, etc. will be collected at the end of the event and divided up among the attendees.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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