Canada > Ont > EGL Winter 2017 - Gearing Up and Backcountry Hangs

**Jayson** · 01-22-2017, 08:52

So looks like Mark and myself will be heading up on Friday with a mid morning arrival. Should I bring my large kettle and hanging chain?

Chard, any word on parking? I will through a couple shovels in the card to dig out banks if needed.

**ConnieB** · 01-23-2017, 15:14

I can carpool with someone even if it mean that I take Friday off. I can meet at hwy 400/9 early Friday am.

**Jayson** · 01-24-2017, 01:35

Originally Posted by ConnieB

I can carpool with someone even if it mean that I take Friday off. I can meet at hwy 400/9 early Friday am.

Let me talk to Mark and figure out what vehicle we are using. We might have room for a third passenger. Will be in touch.

**Firesong** · 01-24-2017, 13:40

How far is this from Saskatoon driving?

**ggreaves** · 01-24-2017, 13:42

Originally Posted by Firesong

How far is this from Saskatoon driving?

If you hand deliver it, Firesong... I'll buy a hammock.

**Chard** · 01-24-2017, 13:57

Originally Posted by Firesong

How far is this from Saskatoon driving?

About the same as down to El Paso Texas, where they’re all still old-fashioned cowboys at heart!

**Bubba** · 01-24-2017, 17:29

Originally Posted by Firesong

How far is this from Saskatoon driving?

It's only a 30 hour drive. Not too bad for a two night trip.

**Firesong** · 01-25-2017, 08:23

Tempting..

**Firesong** · 01-25-2017, 08:39

When is the date out of curiosity? Reading through the thread and maybe feb 2?

**Chard** · 01-25-2017, 11:51

Hi gang,

I just got word from Jason at Algonquin Bound that there should be space for parking at Troutspawn Lake Road and Hwy60. While I don't currently know if Troutspawn is plowed, there will almost certainly be well established snowmobile trails.

Ice in the area is also around 12 inches, so that's good news.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you out there, although unfortunately it might not be as early on Friday as I had hoped.