This is a continuation of the "What to pack for a winter trip" course on Jan 11th. 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.
• 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 30th 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.
Note: Parks Canada may change their fee schedule in January. If so I may ask for the difference on the trip. I will warn you ahead of time if this is needed.

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, Parking lot P2, in Bruce Peninsula National Park.
Plan to meet at the P2 parking lot in Bruce National Park around 11AM.

These maps show where that parking lot is located.
Overview
https://pcweb.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/on/bruce/WET4/maps-2018/BPNP_FullPeninsula_EN.jpg
Zoomed in view showing the P2 lot
https://pcweb.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/on/bruce/WET4/maps-2018/BPNP_GrottoandArea_EN.jpg

Here is a Google Maps pin to the parking lot.
https://goo.gl/maps/7CNafaBXcyHNA1jb8
• 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