CHANGE OF MEET TIME TO 1:45pm - Elk Island sunset snowshoe - Sun, Feb 17 2013

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CHANGE OF MEET TIME TO 1:45pm - Elk Island sunset snowshoe (2/17/2013)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Snow Shoe
Event Location: Elk Island National Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Feb 17 2013  1:45 PM  (Carpool Departure: N/A   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 17 2013 9:00:00 AM
Event Duration:At least 5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ian M
Larry C
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Come out to Elk Island on a Sunday afternoon and snowshoe a couple of the scenic trails!

We will snowshoe the Shoreline Trail (6km return) first, note that none of the organizers have visited the Shoreline Trail, but according to the trail description it appears very straightforward. and then after a short break and a change of trailhead we will finish off by snowshoeing the Lakeview Trail (3.5km return).
The intention is to visit the Lakeview Trail around the time that the sun is setting - read on below!

This portion will be at s...l...o...w... photographer pace. One of the volunteers for this event has previously visited the Lakeview Trail also referred to as the Enchanted Forest. View 60 ft coniferous trees fallen over revealing their root systems 18+ feet in diameter, not something you will see very often. The trail is an easy hike with outstanding vistas at numerous locations. Our plan is to be completing the hike to a spectacular sunset (Weather Permitting/Fingers Crossed everyone) as the views are absolutely brilliant.

Please see the plan below for more information:
Elk Island trails map

If you do not own snowshoes, you can rent them from MEC or Totem. As it is a holiday weekend, rentals may be more heavily booked than normal, so once you have confirmed your place on this event please arrange your rental as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

For carpooling, we will meet at the parking lot for the Bonnie Doon Mall (SE corner) at 1:45pm.
Please be on time, as we need to leave Bonnie Doon by 2:00pm. We are allowing a good amount of time to be at Elk Island by 3:00pm (remember those without park passes will have to pay $7.80 at the self-service machines at the entrance).

If you are meeting us at Elk Island, meet at the trailhead for the Shoreline Trail for 3:00pm.
If you have not been here before, please print off the map linked above, so you know where to go.

As we will be finishing at Elk Island around early evening, bring a headlamp / flashlight.


Required Items to Bring:
Canada Parks pass or $ for Park entry ($7.80 for a day pass)
Cash for carpool (if not driving)
Snack, Water and a good sense of fun.
Suitable clothing / footwear for the conditions
Snowshoes! (of course)
Headlamp / flashlight
Ice grips / tracgtion devices for your footwear		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Your camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Please see the link below:
Elk Island directions
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Km
Carpool Departure Time: N/A
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $31.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, May 4, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!