DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, 9 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (UPDATED: WEDNESDAY APRIL 19).

PRE-TRIP MEETING (MANDATORY): Friday, April 21 at 7:00 pm.

PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION:

Get ready for a fun "glamping" weekend in Riding Mountain National Park! This Otentik experience is a great way to comfortably spend a night in nature before camping season arrives. This overnight accommodation is furnished with padded sleeping platforms, a table with seating, and a woodstove + electric heater. There are potable water taps and heated washrooms with showers nearby.

Participants will need to bring appropriate gear (similar to camping gear) including warm bedding, flashlights, cooking equipment, layered clothing, appropriate gear for activities, and other items. A suggested gear and packing list will be provided upon registering so that you can adequately prepare for this weekend. (Please check the details in your registration confirmation email!)

NOTE: No food or drink will be permitted inside the otentiks at any time. We will be required to cook outdoors or in a cooking shelter. Plan for meals that can withstand freezing temperatures; food is to be stored in vehicles. ***We will review this information together during our pre-trip meeting***

This trip will proceed rain or shine!

Event leaders: Lara Stregger, Ashley Moore, and Ainsley Balcewich. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out prior to registering! 

Costs not included in registration fees: optional equipment rentals, gas, park entry fees, additional group-planned activities, shared cost of firewood, meals, other misc. / personal expenses.

MANDATORY Pre-Trip Meeting: Friday April 21st at 7:00 pm. An email will be sent to participants 1 week prior to our meeting with further details.

IMPORTANT NOTE - These trips are a true team effort and are offered to individuals who are team players. You MUST attend the mandatory pre trip meeting with no exceptions. This is required since it is where leaders and participants come together to finalize all plans and details to make this trip possible. Everyone's participation makes these trips a success! Please review the pre trip meeting date to ensure you can attend prior to registering.

If you do not end up attending this pre trip meeting, you may forfeit your registered spot and there will be no credit or refund available to you.

What to expect:

• 2-4 activities throughout the weekend. Options may include: hiking trails such as Arrowhead/Kinosao (easy), Moon Lake (intermediate), skiing on Grey Owl (intermediate, conditions permitting), and camping skills/techniques. There won't be a planned activity for Friday evening as this time will be reserved for arrival and enjoying a relaxing evening. 
• Each day (Saturday and Sunday) will have a main group activity planned as well as optional activities that we'll plan as a group during our meeting. 
• You should have enough experience and fitness to be able to comfortably join an intermediate level challenging hike where we may be facing a variety of conditions and varied terrain for extended distances.
• This event is not pet friendly.

Overall Average Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned above, this activity is rated a 3/5.

Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mails prior to an event.

Regarding Covid-19: Please review our full Covid-19 policy and safety practices here.

This event allows cancellation no less than 14 days before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.