Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. This odyssey through the wild is our most coveted event of the year. Are you in?
During this 3 day, 2 night trip, we'll traverse frozen lakes with gear-filled sleds, build hot tents with wood-fired stoves to keep us warm, explore untouched corners of the wilderness and, in the evenings, bask in some of the best night sky viewing on earth.
We can offer this hard-to-find adventure because of the immense skill, experience and dedication of our guides. Their advanced technical, survival and first aid qualifications will keep you safe and having fun throughout this incredible experience.
Other opportunities to do winter camping start around $900+, so this is a rare opportunity to experience a bucket list trip in a cost-effective way.
The trip includes all of the communal equipment and food you'll need for this adventure (snowshoes, sleds, shovels, tents etc). As always, sleeping bags and pads are available to rent at a small additional cost. While snowshoes are included, you are welcome to bring your own. Please be sure to indicate at check-out whether or not you need us to provide you with snowshoes.
Please note that all adventurers must attend the mandatory prep session on January 20th at MEC.
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. This odyssey through the wild is our most coveted event of the year. Are you in?
During this 3 day, 2 night trip, we'll traverse frozen lakes with gear-filled sleds, build hot tents with wood-fired stoves to keep us warm, explore untouched corners of the wilderness and, in the evenings, bask in some of the best night sky viewing on earth.
We can offer this hard-to-find adventure because of the immense skill, experience and dedication of our guides. Their advanced technical, survival and first aid qualifications will keep you safe and having fun throughout this incredible experience.
Other opportunities to do winter camping start around $900+, so this is a rare opportunity to experience a bucket list trip in a cost-effective way.
The trip includes all of the communal equipment and food you'll need for this adventure (snowshoes, sleds, shovels, tents etc). As always, sleeping bags and pads are available to rent at a small additional cost. While snowshoes are included, you are welcome to bring your own. Please be sure to indicate at check-out whether or not you need us to provide you with snowshoes.
Please note that all adventurers must attend the mandatory prep session on January 20th at MEC.
Hot tent camping - We'll be camping in heavy duty canvas tents, heated by a wood burning stove.
Snowshoeing in pristine wilderness - We'll hike to our campsites, creating new trails over frozen lakes and see the Ontario wilderness like never before.
Learn winter camping skills- Our world class guides will teach you how to safely traverse ice, use an augur to drill holes in ice, set up hot tents, navigate by map and compass in the wild and much more.
Friday 30th January
07:00 - Leave from Keele Station
09:45 - Arrive at location and head off into the wild
Afternoon - Set up camp
Evening - Dinner in heated tents, campfire and stargazing
Saturday 31st January
8:00 - Eat breakfast and prep lunch
9:00 - Break down camp and set off to second location
Afternoon - Rebuild camp and learn skills
Evening - Dinner in heated tents, campfire and stargazing
Sunday, 1st February
Morning - Break camp and head back out
14:00 - Anticipated departure
15:00 - Celebratory group meal
17:00 - Anticipated return back in Toronto
Member Organized Event Disclaimer
Member-led outings are organized by our community, not by Wilderness Union. We don’t manage the plans, staff, or safety protocols, so you join at your own risk. Please look out for yourself and one another, and have fun!
Food and Drink
You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.
Carbon Offsetting
Wilderness Union offsets the estimated carbon emissions of every trip by investing in a global portfolio of verified carbon reduction projects.
Members Only
Please note that you'll need an active membership at the time of your adventure to attend. If you booked during a trial that didn't continue or your membership has lapsed, you will need a new membership to attend.
Please read and understand this before registering
Cancellations made:
More than 10 days before the event: Will receive a full refund minus a 5% admin fee.
7–10 days before the event: 50% refund.
Less than 7 days before the event: No refunds.
Weather or emergency cancellations: If an event is canceled due to severe weather or other uncontrollable factors, members can receive a full credit to their account.
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Where can I find important updates about this hike in the days leading up to it?
Please follow the Discord thread for this adventure under the ‘Upcoming Adventures’ channel, and reach out to us if you are having any issues.
Full details for this adventure are coming soon. Be sure to check back!
