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.