WHAT: Backcountry Skiing and Cross Country Skiing on Ungroomed Trails

WHEN: Saturday, 2-Feb-2019

WHERE: Kolapore Uplands, County Rd 2, South of Ravenna, ON, N4K 3E3

DESCRIPTION:
This is a day of backcountry / crosscountry skiing on the beautiful ungroomed and rugged ski trails of the Kolapore Uplands, approximately 20 km southwest of Collingwood. Participation will be limited to 14 and will be at the leader’s discretion. Backcountry Alpine Touring skis with skins or relatively wide cross country skis are acceptable. Narrow skinny skis are unacceptable. Depending upon the number of participants we will break up into 2 groups, one with crosscountry skis and the second with backcountry skis and skins. Each group will have a leader. Some of you may be interested to use this as a training day and carry a heavy pack. We will have over 50 km of trails to choose from. Meet at Kolapore Uplands parking lot on the east side of county road 2, approximately 10.3 km north of Feversham at 10 AM

COST: A limited supply of waterproof trail maps will be available for $6.00. All participants are encouraged to make a donation towards the upkeep of the trail system, which is maintained by volunteers. A donation box is found at the entrance to the parking lot.

GEAR: Skis, boots, poles, (skins) and appropriate ski wear for the high intensity activity, an extra layer for rest stops, extra gloves and layers depending upon the weather, day pack, thermos with hot drink, lunch, snacks and hydration fluids. Tiny racing baskets, race skis (skinny) and skate skis are not appropriate. Must have wide baskets for deep snow.

TRIP LEADER: For further details and to sign up contact Ray Rutitis at RunitoutRay@sympatico.ca and co-leader Dave Myles Davidlmyles@gmail.com no later than noon on Feb 1.

MAX PARTICIPANTS: 14 Max

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B – Participants must have intermediate skills with willingness to ski ungroomed downhill trails.

WAIVER: You must read it before attending and sign a colour copy of it in ink upon arrival:
https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ACCWaiver.pdf