Past Events



These are some of our past events held from September 2015 to August 2016 to give you a flavor of what the club has on offer.  Many other trips are posted in our Members Only "Five Winds Google Group".  The Google Group provides a way for members to post trips, or post any questions or information to the group similar to a forum but in an email format.


2016 Events


2016
 November 27-28 - Overnight Backpack - Gibson River Classic Adventure Hike
 November 19 - Hike  - (10-14 km) - Get to Know Your Trails
A different trail each week.
 November 12 - Hike - (10-14 km) - Get to Know Your Trails
A different trail each week.
  November 5-6 - Overnight Backpack - Bearshead Lake
  October 29-30 - Cottage Trail Clearing Weekend - Gravenhurst
  October 24 - Canoe and Trail Clear - Big Chute
  October 15-16 - Cottage Trail Clearing Weekend - 400 side
  September 18 - Mushroom Hike
Mushroom identification hike.
  July 23 - Biking - (Waubaushene to Midland/Penetang/Tiny Beaches Options - 30, 50 and 90 km)  
  July 8-10 - Mariposa Folk Festival (Orillia) and Camping
 April 24 - President's Hike - Glen Major
 Apr. 21 - Annual General Meeting and Social - 7 p.m.

 April 16-17 - Overnight Backpack - Pike Bay
We will backpack in approximately 6-8 km. to set up camp.  We will hike in the afternoon.  Next day, we will continue to explore the area, and then, pack up and back-pack out.  This is a good trip for those new to backpacking or trying out new equipment.

 Apr. 13 - Day Hike - Mount Nemo +/- 12 km.
Terrain is moderate.  Pace:  medium to brisk (4.5 km/hr)

 March 26-28 - Snowshoeing/Winter Camping - Cold Tenting (Haliburton)
We will travel with sleds, sleep in cold tents if temperature will allow, and cook over the open fire at night.  Dress in layers.  Wear boots with removable liners.

 March 26 - Car Pool - Ski Day

 March 22 - Pub Night and Spring/Summer Activities Planning
Fox & Fiddle Danforth Location - 7 p.m.
 March 20 - Car Pool - Skiing or Snowshoeing Groups (Marsh Trails)

 March 19-20 - Snowshoeing/Winter Camping - Hot Tenting (McCrae Lake)
The plan is to come in by snowshoe and sled for around 2-3 km. along trails and frozen ponds, and set up base camp.  3-4 hour snowshoe with a day pack.  We will sleep in the hot tent or tarp shelters.  Next day, a 2-3 hr. snowshoe (about 6 km), pack up and back out.  Cooking over the open fire at night.  Dress in layers.  Wear boots with removable liners.

 March 13 - Winter Bus + Hot Dog Day - Ski and Snowshoe Groups
 March 6 - Winter Bus + Ski Cross-Over or Regular Ski Day Options

 February 28 - Winter Bus + One Wilderness Navigation Ski Group + Toronto Bruce Trail Club (snowshoe)
This is an opportunity to gain confidence in wilderness navigation using a Five Winds map, compass, features of nature and 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.
The Toronto Bruce Trail Club will be our guests with one of our Five Winds leader(s) taking the group off-trail and through the backcountry of our Muskoka Wilderness.  The event is organized by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and registration for the event is made through the Toronto Bruce Trail Association.  
 February 25 - Reel Paddling Film Festival - Toronto

 February 21 - Winter Bus
This is an opportunity to gain confidence in wilderness navigation using a Five Winds map, compass, features of nature and 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
 February 14 - Winter Bus
 February 7 - Winter Bus

 February 6-7 - Snowshoeing/Winter Camping - Hot Tenting (QE2 - Devil's Lake Area)
The plan is to come in by snowshoe and sled for around 2-3 km. along trails and frozen ponds, and set up a base camp.  3-4 hour snowshoe with a day pack.  We will sleep in the hot tent or tarp shelters.  Next day, a 2-3 hr. snowshoe (about 6 km), pack up and back out.  Cooking over the open fire at night.  Dress in layers.  Wear boots with removable liners.

  February 4 - Restaurant Outing
Enjoy the foods of Portugal as we go to Lisbon by Night Restaurant as part of Winterlicious
  January 24 - Winter Bus + Toronto Bruce Trail Club (snowshoe) 
The Toronto Bruce Trail Club will be our guests with one of our Five Winds leader(s) taking the group off-trail and through the backcountry of our Muskoka Wilderness.  The event is organized by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and registration for the event is made through the Toronto Bruce Trail Association.
  January 31 - Winter Bus     

  January 17 - Winter Bus + One Wilderness Navigation Practice Ski Group

This is an opportunity to gain confidence in wilderness navigation using a Five Winds map, compass, features of nature and 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
  January 16-17 - Snowshoeing/Winter Camping (QE2 - TBD)

The focus will be on lightweight backpacking techniques, so no tents would be the goal.  We'll team up with teams of 2 to 4 and create some tent/snow shelters.  Cooking over the open fire at night.  Dress in layers.  Wear boots with removable liners
  January 10 - Winter Bus (cancelled - it rained all day long)

2015 - September to December

 Dec. 27 - Wilderness Navigation Practice (Indoor Session)
Get ready by refreshing your map reading skills and working with a compass.  We will head over to Leslie Street Spit for a walk afterwards.

 Dec. 12 - Get to Know Your Trails Day Hike
Each week's hike is on a different trail on our trail system.

 Dec. 10 - Holiday Party
Wallace Gastro Pub (formerly the Twisted Kilt) at 7 p.m.

 Dec. 5 - Get to Know Your Trails Day Hike
Each week's hike is on a different trail on our trail system.

 Dec. 3 - Presentation:  Antarctic Expedition
Ian Evan's journey skiing from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole:  50 days, 9,000 feet of ascent while hauling sleds weighing over 100 lbs.  http://www.ianevans.ca/southpole/
 

Nov. 21-22 - Overnight Backpack

Muldrew Barrens Reserve Exploratory Hike

 Nov. 15 - Hike and Trail Clear
Heather Path and Duggans Loop trail sections

 Nov. 14 - Hike and Trail Clear
The Cut and Gibson Wilderness Trail

 Oct. 17-18 - Overnight Backpack
Gibson River East Adventure Hike (35 km)

 Oct. 17-18 Trail Clear Cottage Weekend
400 side of trails

 Oct. 3 -  Day Hike (McCrae Lake)

 Oct. 1 - Fall BBQ

 Sept. 27-28 - Overnight Backpack
Southwood Loop Hike (25 km).  The trip is set up as an intermediate level (13 km/day, moderate pace).

 Sept. 25-28 - Trail Clear Cottage Weekend
Gravenhurst side of trails

 Sept. 11-13 - Canoe or Kayak Trail Clear
Shaw's Passage/Portage Link area



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