Winter Camping 102 (Hot Tenting): CANCELLED DUE TO WARM WEATHER

Submitted by Salerno Luigi on
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Winter Activities

Join me for an overnight winter camping (Hot Tenting) trip exploring the back country of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park near Minden. We start at the Devil’s Lake access point and snowshoe in about 5 km (pending snowfall accumulations). Once we make basecamp, we will explore the area further. This trip is open to anyone wanting to learn more about winter camping (hot tenting).You will need to be able to walk in deep snow while pulling a sled in adverse weather conditions. You will also need to be comfortable crossing frozen ponds and lakes.

Outing: January 11-12th, 2020
1 night

The Basics
Event Location

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands: Devil's Lake access point

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 days, 1 night
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
January 5th, 2020
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone interested
Maximum Group Size
2 people
Minimum Group Size
1 person
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Planning will be coordinated through email, phone and text messaging. A winter camping gear list will be emailed to participants attending the outing. A telephone meeting will occur to make sure that you are suitable for this outing. I will provide the winter camping hot tent (3 person)

Everyone will need to have safety ice pikes, a whistle, a first aid kit and access to a sled/pulk.

Everyone participating will have to arrange their own transportation.

We meet at the Devil's Lake access point at 8:00 AM sharp.

Required Items to Bring

-Winter sleeping bag rated to -30C.
-winter clothes (hat, boots, long johns, socks, toque, pants, base layers, parka, etc.)
-snowshoes
-sunglasses
-duffle bag for personal gear
-sleeping pad/air mattress
-change of complete clothes
-insulating mug
-water bottle
-cutlery
-your own food/snacks
****NO COTTON CLOTHING****

MOST OF THESE ITEMS CAN BE RENTED AT MEC

Recommended Items to Bring

-Camera
-Sun block
-GPS
-Lip balm

How to Get There
Event Directions

QUEEN ELIZABETH II WILDLANDS: DEVIL'S LAKE ACCESS POINT (SOUTH OF MINDEN)

-400 North to Orillia
-Orillia to Hiway 12 east to Atherley road
-Rama road to Monk road east
-Monk road to Norland
-Hiway 35 north to Deep Bay road
-access point on Deep Bay road (new access point)

Carpool Info

N/A

Other
Notes

****Please only sign up if you are serious about attending due to the limited space****

If you have any questions about logistics or trip difficulty please contact me.

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