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Backpacking and Snowshoeing the Highland Trail in Algonquin - 2nd loop (2/15/2014)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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:

Algonquin Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 15 2014, Sun, Feb 16 2014, Mon, Feb 17 2014 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 4 2014 11:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

Saturday morning to Monday evening

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jessie
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Member Cost:

$25.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Let's spend the Family day long weekend backpacking in beautiful Algonguin park. We will leave Toronto early Saturday morning and head to Highland Trail where we will snowshoe the 35K loop of the trail on Saturday,Sunday and Monday, returning back to Toronto on Monday night. We will camp on the beautiful lakeside campsites on the trail for the 2 nights we are out.

This trip is for hikers/ backpackers experienced in winter conditions. If you have not been on any D4 overnight winter events with the TOC, please mention your experience on the Notes section while signing up. I will add eligible participants from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. Carpool drivers will be given priority if we don't have enough in order of signing up.

A pre-meeting for this trip will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 7:00pm at Chalkers Pub at 247 Marlee Ave., North York to discuss car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment. If you are unable to make the pre- meeting you must contact me to make alternative arrangements or you will be dropped from the trip.

Required Items to Bring:

You will carry what you bring, so pack light.

Snowshoes

Backpack 50-60L

Hiking Boots suitable for winter

Suitable warm layered clothing for weather + spare

Whistle

Sleeping Bag

Toiletries + Toilet Paper

Headlamp

Nalgene wide-mouth water bottles or hydration bladder (total capacity should be or exceed 2L)

Cup, Bowl, Eating Utensils

Food - will be discussed at pre-meeting

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

First-aid Kit

Knife

Stove + Lighter

Pots + Cookware

Tent

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Garbage Bag

Gloves

Camera

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

640Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $165.12 (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:

- 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:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

1) Backcountry stay on Saturday and Sunday night

The cost does not include carpool cost and common meals.

Group expenses such as carpool and food are extra and will be calculated at the conclusion of the trip.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

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