CHANGE OF TIME: Elk Island snowshoe - Sat, Mar 23 2013

CHANGE OF TIME: Elk Island snowshoe (3/23/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 23 2013 12:45 PM (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 23 2013 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

At least 6 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT TIMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED SLIGHTLY - THE CARPOOL MEET TIME AT BONNIE DOON IS NOW 12:45PM FOR A 1:00PM DEPARTURE, AND THE MEET TIME AT ELK ISLAND IS NOW 2:00PM.
Come out to Elk Island on a Saturday afternoon and snowshoe a couple of the scenic trails!
We will snowshoe the Beaver Pond Trail (3.5km return) first, and then after a short break, snack and a change of trailhead we will finish off by snowshoeing the Lakeview Trail (3.5km return).

The latter portion will be at s...l...o...w... photographer pace. The volunteers for this event have 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.
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 - please make sure you do this in time before the weekend to avoid disappointment!
For carpooling, we will meet at the parking lot for the Bonnie Doon Mall (SE corner between Safeway and Whyte Avenue) at 12:45Pm, for a 1:00Pm departure.
Ian and Larry will be wearing yellow EOC caps, so you can find us - also, look out for Ian's grey Hyundai wagon and Larry's silver Land Rover.
Please be on time, as we need to leave Bonnie Doon at 1:00PM, as we are allowing a sufficient amount of time to be at Elk Island by 2:00pm (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 Beaver Pond Trail for 2:00pm.
If you have not been here before, please print off the map linked above, so you know where to go.
The trailheads are shown on the map, and there is also signage within the Park, so there should be no problems finding the trailheads.
Please note that dogs are not permitted on this event.

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)
Ice grips / traction devices for your footwear

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Your camera, water and a light snack/lunch

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:

Carpool 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 Sunday, April 28, 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!