Killarney camping / Hiking trip
by Peter Panchine and Maxim DokoukineWHEN: AUG. 5 - AUG. 7Where are we going?
What are we going to do (Plan of action) ?
What to bring?
How much it going to cost?
Directions and Contact Information1) Where are we going?ASFSR- RuSSA would like to invite you to the third summer camping trip organized by our Social event coordinator Peter Panchine and Mr. President Maxim Dokoukine. This time we will be going to Killarney Provincial Park to do some serious hiking as well as relaxing in the forest, swimming in Gergian Bay and watching beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Here is the official description of the park that we borrowed from the website:
Considered one of Ontario Parks’ crown jewels, this majestic, mountainous wilderness of sapphire lakes and jack pine ridges so captivated artists – including The Group of Seven’s A.Y. Jackson – that they persuaded the Ontario government to make it a park. Once higher than the Rocky Mountains, La Cloche’s white quartzite cliffs gleam like snowy peaks from afar. Where paddlers, hikers, skiers and snowshoers now journey through in this craggy, imposing landscape, there is evidence that others passed thousands of years before.
More info can be found here:
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/kill.html2) What are going to do- Short Plan?Day 1 – Friday Friday night, first group of people meets up and leaves to Killarney to make sure everything is set up for when the large of group arrives on Saturday.
Day 2 – SaturdayGroup 2 meets up in Toronto early in the morning (9 am) (location will be specified on Thursday) and travels north to Roche Rouge Campground, Killarrney:
http://www.campgrounds.org/index.cfm?member=705-287-2332Arrival around: 3 or 4 pm
Unpacking and putting up tents/ Going for a swim
Lunch at 5:00
Hicking in Killarney Park we will most likely do a short trail (1-3 hours) check out some trails here:
http://www.friendsofkillarneypark.ca/pages/trails2.html#ChikanishingDinner 9:00 pm that will extend far into the night
Day 3 – Sunday10 am/ 11 am – Breakfast and Waking up
11 – 7 pm – Hicking in the forest. We are planning to go for a bigger trail (6-10 hours). Don’t forget your camera cause we most likely see tons of wildlife. We will eat lunch in the forest. SO don’t forget your backpacks to carry light snacks with you. We will most likely be hicking to the crack:
http://www.friendsofkillarneypark.ca/pages/trails2.html#La%20Cloche7 PM Back at the campsites – Volleyball and swimming
8 PM Dinner/Party
Day 4 – Monday Relaxation day, kayaking canoeing choice extra fee
Maybe more Hicking.
Chilling under the sun.
5/6 PM Packing up and Heading back to Toronto.
3) What to bring:ClothingWater shoes: neoprene booties, sport sandals or running shoes
Land shoes: hiking boots, approach shoes or running shoes (Hicking shoes MOST recommended)
Rain jacket (must be waterproof and decent quality, rain pants are great too)
Wide brimmed hat to protect from sun and rain
Quick-dry (nylon) shorts (1 pair)
Quick dry (nylon) pants (1 pair)
Warm pants (fleece, polypro or wool pants - 1 pair)
Wool or synthetic socks (2-3 pairs)
Fleece jacket or wool sweater (1)
Synthetic or synthetic/cotton blend t-shirts (2)
Synthetic or synthetic/cotton blend long-sleeved shirt (1)
Swimsuit/bandana
Equipmenttent if you have one: contact you group leader or driver to ask if your group needs more tents
Sunglasses with strap
Camera
Sunscreen (min SPF 15)/bug repellent
Towel (compact size)/Toiletries and any medication
Pocket knife
Flashlight/headlamp
Binoculars and field guides
Sleeping bag
Day backpack ( you school backpack should be fine)
FoodWe will collect money for meat and basics on Thursday
You responsible for your own food for everything else
4) How much is it going to cost (per person)?Campsite Rental price is $24 per campsite. Each campsite fits 6 people maximum.
Campsite per person + Food: Meat, sausages, and burgers + alcohol: $40
This price does not include the gas for the car. This should be arranged with the driver you will be placed with.
DEPOSIT: If you are going on the trip, you must call Petya or Max and drop off your deposit by Thursday 9:00 pm.5) Directions and Contact Information:Roche Rouge Campground 70 Ontario Street, Killarney, Ontario, Canada, P0M 2A0
Phone:705-287-2332
Google Maps Link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Toronto,+ON&daddr=70+Ontario+Street,+Killarney,+Ontario&ie=UTF8&ll=44.8325,-79.672852&spn=2.983818,5.174561&om=1Contact InfoMax: 416-846-5832
maxichka@hotmail.comPetya: 647- 209-1608
gendalph@hotmail.comForum Link(All Updates): http://asfsr.ca/forum/index.php?topic=224.0 Who is going and Sign up Sheet: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/maxichka@hotmail.com/kilarneycampingDay 1 - Saturday
Dinner: 2 hamburgers/2 sausages
• Hamburgers and Sausages
• Buns
• Pita Bread
• Cheese
• Tomatoes, Cucumbers
• Pickles
• Mayo, Ketchup Mustard
• Canned Peas
• Roasted Potatoes
Day 2 – Sunday
Breakfast
• Tea/Coffee
• Oatmeal with (Cranberries/Chocolate chips)
• Fruit: Apples and Bananas
• Tuna Sandwiches/Pitas
• Canned Fruit
Snack
• Granola Bars
• Nuts Mix
• Fruit
Dinner
• Meat, Sausages, Chicken
• Buns, Ketchup and Mustard
• Pita Bread
• Potatoes
• Chinese Soups
• Dry Potatoes
• Cucumbers and Tomatoes
• Canned Stuff
Day 3 - Monday
Breakfast
• Tea/Cofee
• Chinese Soups
• Pita Pizzas (Cheese, Kolbasa, Ketchup)
• Apples and Bananas
• Canned Fruit
• Tuna Sandwiches
• Sweet Corn
Snack
• Whatever is left
• Everything must go.
Petya: Here is Food Plan Version Two
What to buy:
60 Hamburgers
60 Sausages
60 Chickens Legs
60 Pieces of Meat ()
4 Kolbasi
2 Packs of Pepperoni Sticks (Purchased)
60 Hamburger Buns
30 Hotdog Buns
60 Pita Flat Breads (40 purchased. Buy more)
30 Apples
30 Bananas
20 Oranges
15 Cucumbers
15 Tomatoes
10 Green Pepper
30 Sweet Corn
3 Bags of Potatoes
30 Chinese Soups
50 Granola Bars (Already Purchased)
5 Packs of Nut Mixes (BIG packs)
40 Oatmeal Packages
5 Boxes of Dry Mash Potatoes
12 Tuna Cans (6 already purchased)
7 Peas Cans
4 Cans of Mayo
4 Cans of Pickles
2 kg of Shredded Cheese (a kg already purchased)
3 Packs of Cut Cheese (purchased)
Drinks:
10 Cans of Apple Juice
7 Big Water Tanks
3 Cans of Orange Juice
10 Sprite Bottles
7 Coke Bottles
4 Bottles of Gin
4 Lemonades
5 Bags of Marshmallows (Big Bags)
5 Packs of Craisins
1 Pack of Chocolate Chips
3 Packs of Ice
50 Reusable Cups
50 Cups
50 Plates
50 Forks and Knives
50 Napkins
5 Paper towel Rolls
Big Cooler
Grill
Flipper
Pot
2 Packs Fol’ga
Fireliquid
MUST BUY IN TORONTO:
3 Bottles of Jackson-Triggs ROSE Wine
Alhogol' zakupaem tam.
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Killarney is a vast and beautiful tract of wilderness, with crystal-blue lakes, a spectacular range of white quartzite ridges, pine and hardwood forests, and boggy lowlands. Its beauty and magnificent, unspoiled scenery has inspired many artists, including members of the Group of Seven.
The park's most striking feature is the series of rocky ridges, mostly consisting of white quartzite, that dominate the landscape. These large, rounded hills are the remains of the La Cloche range, a ring of mountains that formed in Precambrian time, about 2 billion years ago, and towered higher than the present-day Rockies.
Four ice ages, over the last million years, scraped away the tops of the mountains, filled in some of the crevices between the bedrock outcrops, and left innumerable sandy ridges marking the temporary shorelines of ancient meltwater lakes. Along these former shorelines, archeologists have uncovered evidence of three prehistoric encampments, from 9000, 6500 and 1500 years ago.
The park is in the transition zone between the northern boreal forest region and the St. Lawrence-Great Lake lowlands, so there is a wide variety of plant and animal life within its boundaries. Some species, like black cherry and American beech, are rarely found this far north. More than 100 species of bird breed in the park.
La Cloche Silhouette Trail 100 km loop – eto tuda kuda mi poydem!!!!!!!
Although this trail takes up to 10 days to do in its entirety, hikers can take shorter hikes starting from two trailheads in George Lake Campground. (Day hikers should leave sufficient time to retrace their steps along the trail back to the campground.)
The west section of this trail is moderate, heading to Acid and Lumsden lakes over rolling forested hills. It crosses small streams and rivers, occasionally following the rocky shores of small lakes. Keep on the lookout for wildlife, or clues of their presence.
The east section of this trail heads uphill to the Crack, a ridge with a vista of rugged and scenic landscapes. Considered strenuous, this section passes through forests and wetlands and over rocky ridges. It takes 12 hours of steady hiking and you have to climb over large boulders to reach the top of the ridge. Do not try to reach the Crack unless you are in good shape and can get an early start.
more info and photos:
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/kill.htmlesli u vas vozniknut kakie nibud' voprosi, to zvonite mne (Petya):647 209 1608
ili Maxu na416-846-5832
