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This is a two-night trip. We will car-camp the first night, and paddle into the interior for the second night.
There are 2 medium length portages.
Camp sites and canoes will be reserved for us. Food will be provided and carpooling arranged.

We will be asking for a $30 deposit via paypal or bank email transfer to keep your spot since I need to reserve the sites and canoes ahead of time. I will send out a note with further information to those who sign up. See paypal and bank email transfer info under "COSTS" below.
RSVP REQUIREMENTS

RSVP "Going" if you are sure you can attend, are able to meet the difficulty requirement, bring what is needed and have reviewed the costs associated with this event.
EVENT DETAILS
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate - You are able to paddle 5 hours per day and are reasonably fit.
Length: Friday night to Sunday night
Cars should leave around 5 Friday night. Leaving Saturday morning is not possible.
What to Bring:
Hat, Personal water bottle, 2 or 3 dry bags or garbage bags (to use for your clothes & sleeping bag) Put the garbage bag inside to line you backpack. Put another one inside your sleeping bag case to line that.
Waterproof Coat.
List of Clothing : Hat, swimsuit, sweaters or sweatshirts (it will get chilly in the evenings), jeans or long pants, 1 towel, 2 pairs shoes - 1 for dry hiking and 1 for wet stuff. Wet shoes need to be secure, flip flops and loose sandals may get stuck in the mud.
bowl, cup, spoon, fork, sun glasses, flashlight or strong headlamp,
Toiletries: Toilet paper, sunscreen, bug spray.
When you pack your stuff, make sure you leave room to carry food and cooking gear: we may split some that evenly among the backpacks. If you can pack everything in one pack, portaging will be much easier!
Other camping items:
Backpack, Sleeping bag (suitable for cold weather), sleeping pad or mattress

GETTING THERE
Drivers will be notified by the organizer where to meet and pick up passengers. Drivers will be sent complete directions as to where, when and who to meet and directions to Barrie and the Park.
Please sign up for the carpool here:

https://groupcarpool.com/t/t3wfa4

COSTS
Other: $30 deposit to remain on going list. Total cost between $180 and $220. This cost includes all gas, camp fees, food and canoe rentals. The balance is payable at the end of the trip when we calculate the costs owed by each member.
HOW TO PAY: contact Pedro for paypal account and e-mail address
INTRODUCTION TO CANOEING
Please review the following safety videos:
(You don't need to kneel, sitting is fine for this type of trip. The other safety tips are good)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrjXT9bAB6c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTtFSpelQk4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zHSfEhEqkU
Please ALWAYS check your email or the event post in the evening or in the morning prior to the event for cancellation, rescheduling or last minute changes.
Please Note: You are required to respond to Meetup messages in a timely manner. The messages may be on the comment board below, private message, or through the email address you have registered with Meetup.com.

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