Winter Camping - Long Lake - Severn Bridge Area

Submitted by garyataman on
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Winter Activities

Join me for a weekend of winter camping.

We will be snowshoeing hiking across classic Canadian Shield territory which will include bushwhacking, frozen lakes, ponds and marshes.

We will be going places that are not accessible in the summer months.

The Basics
Event Location

Long Lake - Severn Bridge Area

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 days, 1 night
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
3/3/2012
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Intermediate/advance winter camping club members and friends
Maximum Group Size
9
Minimum Group Size
3
Itinerary
Itinerary description

This trip is an intermediate to advanced winter camping trip. It is 2 full days and 1 night trip. The plan is to cover about 10-15 km or about 5 hours of actual hiking per day.
Some people find it easier to bring a light weight sled. The sleds help a lot on the flat lakes and ponds. The sled can be converted from SLED MODE to BACKPACK MODE when we are traversing rougher terrain.

If you want to learn how to build your own winter camping sled I have a Winter Camping - Sled Design 101 guide on the subject..

Cooking will be done on an open fire. This may seem to be a challenging adventure, and it is; but, if you have decent winter clothing and equipment, you could find yourself being pleasantly comfortable throughout.

Planning will be coordinated via emails (spreadsheet), winter camping 101 guides and phone calls. A planning spreadsheet will be sent out and needs to be filled in and returned to the coordinator in a tImely manner to solidify your spot on the trip.

In additon, if you are new to the coordinator a series of questions will be asked to determine your experience and fitness level. This will allow the coordinator to create balanced shelter teams and keep everyone safe and happy.

Everyone will need to have a pair of safety ice picks and a whistle, and a small first aid kit.

Required Items to Bring

Winter camping clothing and equipment (eg. sleeping bag or bags rated to -20C, sleeping pad, small tarp or retangular tent fly or tent, insulated winter boots with removable felt liners, dress in layers, snowshoes + poles, backpack, insulated sleeve & water bottle, food, cooking gear, etc.

Maniditory Safety ice picks (Buy or make your own. See me for design powerpoint)

1/4"" x 50' rope for food tie up and rescue (a few in the group)

Whistle

Your own food or team up with others

Cash for share of carpool and parking cost

Recommended Items to Bring

Camera, sun glasses, lipseal, sun tan lotion

NO cotton clothes.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Contact event coordinator

Carpool Info

$66.70/car shared equally with all participants.

Other
Notes

Not sure about something, give a call or send me an email and I'll try to answer your question.

Cancellation Policy
Carpool and shelter teammates are counting on your commitment to the event

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