This is a continuation of the "What to pack for a winter trip" course on Jan 12th. In that class we discuss what to pack and on this trip I will discuss how to use it. We will snowshoe 4 KM into the backcountry of Bruce Pensiula National Park building the skills that are needed to travel safely and comfortably in the winter while on snowshoes.

This trip has some very rigid requirements unlike most other trips. You must

• Have attended the "What to pack for a winter trip (https://www.meetup.com/KW-Backcountry/events/282451465/)" on Jan 12th.

• Have proven experience backpacking on a non-guided trip. That means you carried your own kit and managed all your own needs. We will be checking.

• You must be in good physical condition. Winter can be very strenuous. You should be able to run 8K in less than an hour.

• Your packed items must be inspected and approved by me during the week before trip.

For the safety of the whole group the packing list should be followed closely. A packing list can be found here

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j260l_iAxgUTmznS4vH_P4p0QTnpmbsLJ04nO2DC-Q8/edit?usp=sharing

Please contact me well ahead of time with any gear questions and issues. I also have some gear to loan so please consider asking to borrow something before buying. Remember you likely will have much of the clothing in the form of workout clothes. Just make sure you don't bring any cotton!

I will be conducting a gear inspection at McCabes on Monday January 31st between 7-8 PM. Other times can be arranged if you are willing to come to my house (located near King and Victoria). If I am not satisfied with your kit I will refuse to bring you into the backcountry for everyone's safety.

Money:

I will be collecting $11.39 of which $10.50 is for the campsite fee and 89ct goes to PayPal. In additional each car should split the overnight parking fee, $12.25, as well gas costs, evenly.

Itinerary

• At 9:30 AM we will group up at the Tim Horton's on Wiarton.
445 Berford St, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0
https://goo.gl/maps/y83nEVP72ft1Cit87
• From there we will caravan up to the Winter parking area in Bruce Peninsula National Park.
https://g.page/BrucePeninsulaNationalPark?share
* We will head out to the Stormhaven campsite. There we will make camp and practice some skills.
• Sunday we will hike out and head home.

Logistics

Please fill in the following spreadsheet with your travel plans and gear needs so I can arrange gear sharing.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gxb030_5LR7YwV4PyXKSm5nWik5xlpIL8C2-nU9biMA/edit?usp=sharing

Covid

Although this event is a outdoor event all participants must have attended the in person session in January and as such must be fully vaccinated.

As the situation changes this event may need to be modified or canceled, possibly with little notice. I will try to give you as much notice as I can if that happens. You will receive a refund if the trip if it is canceled or a change has made it impossible for you to join.

If you are feeling unwell, have Covid, or have been exposed please don't come, I will issue a full refund, just get in touch.