This is the big one, probably our most ambitious adventure to date.
Ontario may not be blessed with big mountains but one peak stands above all others at 693m - Ishpatina Ridge. Few have heard of it, even fewer have climbed it and for good reason. It's really hard to get to, the trail is barely marked and natural obstacles include a river crossing that we'll have to wade. As you might expect, it also gets really steep.
On day one, we'll drive up to Temagami then turn off the road for several hours of driving up a rough bush road, getting deeper and deeper into the wilderness. We'll set up camp for the night ready for day two when we start the epic 30km hike that takes us to the very top and back down again. We'll celebrate around the campfire during our second night in the forest before returning back to Toronto with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
What to expect? This is Type 2 fun but will be pretty incredible while you're doing it. It's guaranteed to be among the most remote places you've visited and Temagami's rare old growth forest is a truly magical space in which we'll be immersing ourselves. We'll be wading rivers, bush whacking for many kilometers and carrying significant weight as we're bringing in camping gear. The reward should be absolutely worth it at the top.
You'll be accompanied by our expert guides keeping you safe and motivating you along the way.
What's included:
All camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pad)
All meals (except lunch on the way up there and dinner on the way back)
Expert guides with advanced Wilderness First Aid qualifications
This is the big one, probably our most ambitious adventure to date.
Ontario may not be blessed with big mountains but one peak stands above all others at 693m - Ishpatina Ridge. Few have heard of it, even fewer have climbed it and for good reason. It's really hard to get to, the trail is barely marked and natural obstacles include a river crossing that we'll have to wade. As you might expect, it also gets really steep.
On day one, we'll drive up to Temagami then turn off the road for several hours of driving up a rough bush road, getting deeper and deeper into the wilderness. We'll set up camp for the night ready for day two when we start the epic 30km hike that takes us to the very top and back down again. We'll celebrate around the campfire during our second night in the forest before returning back to Toronto with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
What to expect? This is Type 2 fun but will be pretty incredible while you're doing it. It's guaranteed to be among the most remote places you've visited and Temagami's rare old growth forest is a truly magical space in which we'll be immersing ourselves. We'll be wading rivers, bush whacking for many kilometers and carrying significant weight as we're bringing in camping gear. The reward should be absolutely worth it at the top.
You'll be accompanied by our expert guides keeping you safe and motivating you along the way.
What's included:
All camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pad which can be rented here)
All meals (except lunch on the way up there and dinner on the way back)
Expert guides with advanced Wilderness First Aid qualifications
N.B. Self-drivers will not be able to join this adventure without an off-road capable vehicle (think AWD/4WD with some ground clearance - you don't need a jeep). For that reason, space is limited with just 10 people in the van.
Friday August 16th
06:30 - Drive to Ishpatina. Van leaves from close to Keele Station
14:00 - Arrive at trail head parking, begin hike
17:00 - Set up camp, dinner
Saturday August 17th
07:00 - Begin Hike
07:00- 19:00 Hike to top of mountain then retun back down
19:00 - Set up camp. Dinner round campfire
Sunday August 18th
Morning - Complete hike out, lunch
Afternoon - Drive back to Toronto
21:00 - Anticipated return to Toront
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