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Algonquin XC Skiing and Snowshoeing Weekend (12/24/2016)

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:

Algonquin Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 24 2016, Sun, Dec 25 2016, Mon, Dec 26 2016 8:50 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 8 2016 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Friday morning to Sunday afternoon

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Yiu
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Member Cost:

$72.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

ALGONQUIN – XC skiing and snowshoeing for the Christmas weekend!
Please read the Whole listing before signing up to make sure you know what you are signing up for! I will increase the participants if we get more drivers.

OVERVIEW

I have been thinking about XC skiing and snowshoeing for Christmas. Most of my friends have family in GTA, and others do not ski or snowshoe. I would like to spend my time doing outdoor stuff since my family will travel away. Therefore, I had a thought...why not hold an event and invite people who want to ski and snowshoe during the Christmas? We will spend time in Algonquin Provincial Park for Saturday (Dec 24) and Sunday (Dec 25). On Monday (Dec 26), we will have a short visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park.

You can either do XC skiing or snowshoeing. Or you can do both. If there are little snow, then we all do hiking.

DATE, TIME, AND COST

We'll travel up on Saturday morning and return on Monday afternoon. We plan to meet at the Finch station.

The per person cost for the weekend's accommodation works out to approximately $72.00 (which includes a 3% TOC transaction fee). This cost is due up front by paying the TOC's Treasurer. Payment must be received by Dec 8, 2016 or you will be removed from the event. After the cutoff, anyone who hasn't paid will be removed and places will go to people on the waiting list based on who's paid first. .

If you're participating in the carpool, expect an additional cost on top of that for transportation. You will need to pay for that over the weekend so please bring cash. (Small bills help a lot!)

ACCOMMODATIONS

I booked Econo Lodge at Huntsville. Breakfast is included. It is about 30 minutes’ drive from the Algonquin. The location may not be very ideal, but it is very economical. The cottages/inns (near Algonquin Park) are either fully booked (because we are in a bigger group) or too expensive (such as $250 per night for 2 people). Some other cottages are required to book the whole week during the Christmas weekend while we only need to stay 2 nights. But you know what, we will still have lots of fun!!

P.S. If this time I get many people who are interested in the event, I can hold the same event for next year, and I can book early......this means that we can stay in a comfortable and nice place like Wolf Den (Wolf Den is full for this year...too bad)!!

The carpool cost includes the distance of round trip from Toronto to Huntsville as well as back and forth from Huntsville to Algonquin Park for Friday and Saturday.

You will expect to share a room with another person (same gender; if you signed up as a couple, please let me know). The room has two Queen beds. However, there can be a chance that I may not be able to find a roommate for you, such as no same gender or we have odd number of participants. In this case, the last person who sign up can either pay the whole fee for the room or simply drop the event.

ACTIVITIES

We do the events in small groups based on the interests (XC-skiing or snowshoeing). We can discuss more details later. Please indicate your interests when you sign up.

Saturday: We drive up at 9am and go directly to the Algonquin Park. It is expected to arrive before 1pm. We do some activities until 4pm (will check in the hotel later). In the evening, we have a dinner in Huntsville and enjoy each other’s company. I will send some options about restaurants to you.

Sunday: We drive up to Algonquin at 9am (different trails). We do some activities until 3:30pm. Please bring your lunch and snacks. In the evening, we have a nice Christmas dinner in Huntsville and we can play some games afterward.

Monday: We will check out the hotel at 9:30am and visit Arrowhead Provincial Park. It is a park very close to Huntsville. We will XC skiing or snowshoeing there in the morning. Head back to Toronto around 1:30pm.

SKI/SNOWSHOE RENTAL

Please bring your own skis and snowshoes. If you don't have one, we will stop at the Algonquin Outfitters on Dec. 24. The price for XC ski for rent is $28/day and the snowshoe is $20-$30/day depending on which snowshoes . Remember that the Outfitters is not open on Dec. 25, so you may need to rent at least 2 days for your gears.

Therefore, I would suggest if you can find some good price in Toronto for the weekend, you should do that (rent on Friday and return on Monday). MEC in downtown Toronto has a good price for rental. I called MEC and asked them about the rental. For XC skis, it is $20/day. Snowshoes is $15/day. The staff said they do not count your pick up and drop off day. Therefore, if you pick up on Friday and dropped off on Tuesday, they would only charge you for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I highly recommend you book your rental before your trip.

FOOD

The breakfast is included in the accommodation. However, you need to pack your lunch for Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, you may need to have snack. we can grab some food on the way back to Toronto. For Saturday and Sunday dinner, we will dine in a local restaurant in Huntsville. I will do some research and send the options to the participants. Then you guys can vote which restaurant you want to go. Or we can decide when we arrive there. We won’t go to expensive restaurant.

OTHER

If you have any question, email and let me know!

Looking forward to seeing you out there.

Required Items to Bring:

XC skiing and snowshoeing clothes
Overnight Clothes/Toiletries
Hiking Gear- crampons and snowshoes
Food for lunch & Snacks
A container to carry water
Money for the carpool (if participating)

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

Slippers for inside
Games, Instruments, what-have- you

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

This is a carpool event. If you do not wish to carpool please contact the organizer before signing up.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

700Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $180.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 19, 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 DO NOT SIGN UP ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE!
Everyone must sign up for themselves, including signing the waver in the registration form.
Please do not sign up friends, family members spouses etc. They have to create their own account and sign up.

Notes on the Waiting Lis

If extra drivers are needed, they'll get priority.
Those pre-paying will get priority.

- 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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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$72.00/Person

Cost Includes:

SEND ALL MONEY TO THE TOC TREASURER.

Cost includes: accommodation for two nights at the Econlodge and the 3% transaction fee. Not included in this amount are costs for food, Algonquin Park permit ($16/car/day), equipment rental (if desired) and carpool expenses.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Thu, Dec 8 2016.

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!
*Note: Payment must be received in full by Dec 8. If you cancel after this date, you will receive a refund only if someone can *reasonably* be found to take your place.