Closed for registration. Event is now full.
We will hike to Lone Lake and set up camp on Saturday. Optional hike before supper. Overnight and backpack out, leaving our heavy backpacks at cars. We will then continue to hike to the dam for lunch (3 km).
Experience with shoulder season backpacking is recommended. Food is independent.
The trip will be cancelled if rain is forecasted for the entire weekend.
Backpack portion: 5 km to camp /return, plus additional hiking on both days Elevation Level: 400 metres of ascent and descent (a few small hills) Difficulty Rating: Easy to Moderate Pets: Yes, with conditions Minors: Yes, with conditions
Minimum Experience: Previous shoulder season experience preferred, or practise in your backyard that same week to test gear. Must be able to hike at 3.5 km/hr and carry a 30 pound pack gear. Should include a sleeping bag rated to 10 degrees under the expected temperature and winter-rated sleeping pad
Required Gear:
http://meccms.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MEC-backpacking-checklist-English.pdf
Meet Up Location for Car Pooling: Major Mac & 400 Sat. 8:45 a.m.; Depart 9:00 a.m. sharp. Car Pooling Costs: Approx. $20/person
Max Participants: 10 Min Participants: 4
Event Organizer: Louise L.
Just in time for our ski/snowshoe season start, we urge all Five Winds members, bring a friend, anyone interested in backwoods safety and techniques, for skiing, hiking, snowshoeing to attend this safety training session.
Topics to be covered include:
Planning and decision making process in the group and time management
How to reduce risk and best practices
As this will be a short, information-packed session, we urge you to arrive at 6:15 pm
If you want to be on top of your skills have a look at the Five Winds website safety related documents before our get together
(https://skifivewinds.wildapricot.org/Forms-&-Documents)
Please note no food or drink will be provided.
Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. (just off Yonge, north of Eglinton)
The Gwen Liu Meeting Room
Please REGISTER by November 8, 2018 so we can estimate how many people we should expect.
To Register:
1. Login with your Member Account > Fill Out Form > Next > Confirm2. You will receive a confirming e-mail back.
Click here; https://skifivewinds.wildapricot.org/event-3101824
Cancelling Your Registration
1. Login and return to the Event 2. Under the Register button, click Already registered 3. Click the Cancel Registration button. You will receive an e-mail confirming the cancellation
Note: This is an ALL DAY EVENT as per website. (We needed to "trigger" the cancellation time of Friday 1:00 p.m.)
Note: Members who book after Friday 1:00 p.m. will need to select the "late fee" option. You will be responsible for paying the $10 late fee even if the other options are not grayed out. We can see the times people register.
There will be one Off-Trail Snowshoe Group, as well as a number of Ski Groups.
There will also be one Ski Navigation Group. This is an opportunity to gain confidence in wilderness navigation using a Five Winds map, compass, features of nature, or a GPS. Bring a map in a waterproof case (that hangs around your neck or is otherwise easily accessible) and a compass. GPS is optional
Currently, there is no Snowshoe Groups this week. If a Snowshoe Leader becomes available, we will update and let the Membership know.
Bus Pick-Up Times and Locations can be found here
Members: Login first to receive the Member Price options. Members are allowed to book up to the Friday 1:00 p.m. You may reserve a spot after this time but a late fee will apply. (Note: The Member Price without Late Fee does not "disappear" until midnight, however, if you book after the cut-off time, you need to select the correct option. If incorrectly selected, you will be responsible for the extra fee.) Cancellations without penalty can be made up to Friday, 1:00 p.m. for credit with any refunds to be settled by April 30 or before.
Non-Members: Non-Members pay an additional $10 fee and are allowed to book up to the Thursday midnight After this time, a Non-Member cannot register for the bus. Cancellations without penalty can be made up to Friday, 1:00 p.m. for credit with any refunds to be settled by April 30 or before. Non-Members should pay Online.
Quick Steps to Register
1. Login first if you have an account (much of your info will Autofill) 2. Click on the Register button 3. Enter your E-mail Address > Security Code (if present) >Next 4. Select the Price that applies (if late fee applies select from those options) >Next 5. Fill out Form > Next 6. Review Info and select on one of the following:
1. Login and return to the Event 2. Under the Register button, click Already registered 3. Click the Cancel Registration button. You will receive an e-mail confirming the cancellation. (Note: After the Friday 1:00 deadline, the Cancel Registration button will disappear).
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