Georgian Bay, Trent-Severn Waterway
Canoe Trip Expedition
Brodie de Ruiter, Michael Reid, Kyle Byers, Thomas Webster,
Mac Henry, Chris Siren, Jordy Thompson
April 15th – 24th, 2012
Table of Contents
1. Trip Summary
2. Emergency Response Plan
- Emergency Services Contact
- Incident Command System
- Personal Contacts and Physical Descriptions
- Hazard Assessment
- Map to Nearest Hospital
3. Purpose
- Goals
- Expected Outcome
4. Activities
5. Location
- Location
- Permits and Park Info
6. Itinerary and Route
- Route Cards
7. Participants
- Leadership and Decision Making Structure
- Feedback System
- Biographies
- Drivers Licenses
- Medical and Contact Forms
8. Equipment
9. Menu
10. Transportation
- Vehicle Info
- Route and Map
11. Communication
- Check-In Times
- Emergency Services Number
12. Budget
- Trip Expenses and Income
- Handling of Expenses
- Account Information
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Trip Plan Summary
General Trip info
Equipment/Supplies Taken
Start Date:
Purpose of Trip
Backpack
Water
April 16
Flat Water Canoeing
Fire starter
First aid
Intended Return:
Proper camping skills
Flashlight
Sun Protection
April 23
Document a fully self
Whistle
Sleeping bags
Number of people:
sustained trip
7
Be as close to budget
Stove
Water proof barrel
Leaders Name:
and have proper
Mike TL, Kyle ATL
amount of food
Other Members:
Gain experience in
Extra clothing
Dry sack
1.Jordy Thompson
leave no trace
2.Brodie de Ruiter
Gain experience with
Sterile Gauze
Paddles
3.Michael Alan
group managment
Henry
Tents (3)
Life Jackets
4. Tom Webster
Food(8 days)
5. Chris Siren
Satellite Phone
Personal
Locator Beacon
Route Plan A (Intended) Route Plan B(Alternative)
Other route details
Specific Area: Trent
Specific Area: Orillia
Rentals will be picked up
severn water way
Intended Route in:
from Mac’s camp in Orillia
Intended Route in:
Highway 62
then we will drive to Kyle’s
Highway 60 to highway
Route out:
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Highway 60
Route out:
Highway 12 to 60
Transportation:
Drivers:
Travel Time:
License plate: 793 SNV
Brodie de Ruiter
Make/Model: 2010
Chris Siren
5 hours to and from
Pontiac Montana SV6
Jordy Thompson
Pembroke
Color: Silver
Owner: Chris’s Dad
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Activate at 12 a.m April 23rd if no contact is made.
In case of Emergency call 911 and Jeff Jackson
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1. Emergency Response Plan
Incident Command System
Primary Incident Commander
Mike Reid (TL)
Secondary Incident Commander (In case of emergency with Mike Reid)
Kyle Byers (ATL)
Primary Communications in case of emergency
Brodie deRuiter
Secondary Communications
Jordy Thompson
In the event of an EMERGENCY, contact Jeff Jackson at 613-281-4729 and activate Emergency
Response Plan. Rescue operations remain unchanged from day to day and ERP contact list
should be followed for each day of trip, excluding Sunday April 15th and Tuesday April 24th. It is
unnecessary to contact Search and Rescue during those times as any Emergency will be dealt
with by the 911 or CAA during travel days.
In the event of an emergency, our first steps will be to assess the scene and provide any basic
WFR first aid. Brodie or Jordy would then establish communication with both the proper medical
authorities and Jeff Jackson. We have mapped out the closest hospital to our location and have
compiled a list of emergency contact numbers so they are ready at hand incase of an
emergency.
Service
Jeff Jackson EMERGENCY CELL
Canadian coast guard
Midland police
Orillia police
Midland hospital
Orillia hospital
Rob Byers
Tommy Thompson
Emergency Contact Numbers
Address
Phone #
(613) 281-4729
613-993-0999 or *16
911 or (705) 526-3761
911 or (705) 326-6730
(705) 526-1300
(705) 325-2201
705-529-2403
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Penetang Search and Rescue
CAA
705-734-4876
(514) 861-7575
Emergency Response Daily Plan
Day One
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
Back to Put-in
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Orillia Soldiers
Memorial Hospital
Day Two
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
Honey Harbour
Marina
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Georgian Bay General
Hospital
Day Three
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
Highway 400 Crooked
Bay exit
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Georgian Bay General
Hospital
Day Four
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
Honey Harbour
marina
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Georgian Bay General
Hospital
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Day Five
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
Honey harbour
marina- morning
Big chute- afternoon
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Georgian Bay General
Hospital
Day Six
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
White Falls road
(White Falls dam)
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Georgian Bay General
Hospital
Day Seven
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
White Falls dam
Big Chute
Swift Rapids
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Orillia Soldiers
Memorial Hospital
Day Eight
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Rob Byers 705-5292403
Evacuation Options
Port Stanton Marina
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Nearest Hospital
Orillia Soldiers
Memorial Hospital
Day Nine
Local Help Contacts
911
Coast Guard- *16
Evacuation Options
Rama road Marina
Contacts For ODA
Coordinator
Trip leader
Ass. Trip Leader
Nearest Hospital
Orillia Soldiers
Memorial Hospital
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Rob Byers 705-5292403
O.P.P
Coast Guard
Rob Byers
Name
Canadian coast guard
Midland police
Orillia police
Midland hospital
Orillia hospital
Rob Byers
Tommy Thompson
Number
Penetang Search and Rescue
CAA
Personal Contacts
Name
Phone # (cell)
Kyle Byers
(705) 305-2447
Mike Reid
(613) 401-8050
Michael-Alan
Henry
(601) 799-3294
Jordy Thompson
705-734-4876
(519) 504-0178
Tom Webster
(519) 215-2412
Brodie DeRuiter
(613) 281-5724
Chris Siren
(613) 401-6927
613-993-0999, *16
(705) 526-3761
(705) 326-6730
(705) 526-1300
(705) 325-2201
705-529-2403
(514) 861-7575
Emergency
contact
Emergency contact
#
Robert Byers
(Father)
(705) 529-2403
James Reid
(Daddy)
Joanne Henry
(Mother)
John
Thompson
(Father)
Trish
Webster
(Mommy)
Claire de
Ruiter
(Mother)
Yvonne Siren
(Mom)
(416) 565-0030
(613) 864-1712
(705) 5289512
(250) 578 7306
(519) 940-9272
(705) 466-6161
(905) 682-1438
Physical Descriptions
Name: Kyle Byers
Birthdate: 04/09/1991
Sex: Male
Height: 6’3
Name: Mike Reid
Birthdate: April 6, 2012
Sex: Male
Height: 5’8
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Weight: 235 Lbs.
Outer Wear colour: Blue Coat, Black Pants
Physical Appearance: big
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Brown
Equipment makes and colour: ?
Bag colour: Blue, MEC bag
Name: Brodie de Ruiter
Birthdate: July 6th, 1988
Sex: Male
Height: 6’2
Weight: 210lbs
Outer Wear colour: Grey/Brown
Physical Appearance: Tall, Beard, Short hair
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Blue
Equipment make and colour: Volkl Skiis, Beige.
Grey Marmot Jacket, Brown Burton
Snowpants. Black Smith Helmet
Bag colour: Teal and Black w/ Canadian Flag
Name: Jordan Patrick Thompson
Birthdate: July 26, 1988
Sex: Male
Height: 5’ 6
Weight: 172lbs
Outer Wear colour: Black
Physical Appearance: Caucasian, Wide Build,
Beard
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Blue
Equipment make and colour:
Black Outdoor Research (OR) Shell, Insulation
Layer and Pants. Red Dalbello Ski Boots, Grey
Helmet
Bag colour: Royal Blue
Name: Tom Webster
Birth date: Oct. 28, 92
Sex: M
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180
Outer Wear colour: Black/green
Physical Appearance: White, tough/ rugged
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Blue
Equipment makes and colour:
Weight: 155lbs
Outer Wear colour: Black/Red
Physical Appearance: Short, Mexican, tanned
skin, short hair
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Blue
Equipment make and colour: K2 board, brown,
black jacket red snow pants
Bag colour: Gray and green
Name: Michael-Alan Henry
Birthdate: October 15 1991
Sex: Male
Height: 6’1
Weight: 195lbs
Outer Wear colour: All Black
Physical Appearance: Tall, Caucasian, Fair
Skinned, Short Hair
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Blue/Green
Equipment make and colour: Blue MEC bag,
Black ski poles, Dark blue knit hat, Black
Oakley sunglasses
Bag colour: Black and Blue
Name: Chris Siren
Birthdate: April 22, 1991
Sex: Male
Height: 6’2
Weight: 155lbs
Outer Wear colour: Red
Physical Appearance: Tall, Caucasian, Fair
Skinned, Long Hair
Hair colour: Blonde
Eye colour: Blue
Equipment make and colour: Blue Gregory 95L
Bag, Red Level 6 Drysuit, yellow Microbivvy
Bag colour: Blue
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Bag colour: Black
Maps
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Hazard Assessment
Location: Georgian Bay/ Trent Severn Waterway Canoe
Route: The 2012 Georgian Bay/ Trent Severn Waterway Canoe
Legend:
Probability:
Unlikely: 1
Possible: 2
Likely: 3
Guaranteed: 4
Severity:
Minor: 1
Moderate: 2
Severe: 3
Catastrophic:4
1
Wildlife attack
1
Dehydration
Minor
Moderate
severe
Catastrophic
Likely
Prevention, Control, Mitigation,
Strategies
2
Car Accident
Hypothermia
Possible
Unlikely
Vehicle Breakdown
Severity
Guaranteed
Probability
Hazard (Objective
and subjective)
2
-ensure regular maintenance leading up
to trip.
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2
4
-Multiple people must stay awake during
all driving time.
-Follow speed limits.
-Take driving breaks.
-Drive according to weather.
-Brand New winter tires on
transportation
3
-Leave No Trace
-Look as big as possible and make loud
noises
-Do not run
-Fight back if attacked
3
-Regularly stop to ask if everyone is
warm
-layer appropriately
-Stay dry
-Rest often to snack and re-fuel
1
-Hydrate regularly
-rest
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Bad weather
2
Sunburn
2
3
Broken Paddles
2
Broken Canoe, sea
kayak.
2
Sun Stroke
1
1
2
1
2
Falling off Cliffs/
ledges
2
Lost Gear
2
Lightning
2
Group Dynamics
Blisters
1
Medical Issues
1
3
1
4
1
1
2
2
-Plan ahead.
-Monitor Weather forecasts in the
weeks and days before departure.
-Bring sunscreen
-Cover skin
-Aloe lotion
-Use spare paddles
-Make temporary repairs to broken
paddle
-Always have all required safety
equipment in boats at all times ( PFDs,
bailers etc.)
-Attempt repairs and if boat is not
possible to repair we will fit the rest of
us in the other boats.
-Ventilate and layer appropriately.
-Hydrate adequately.
-Remove victim from sun and begin
cooling.
-Scout lines down the mountain as a
group to find safe lines.
-while hiking stay back from cliffs a
minimum of 4m.
-keep all gear neatly packed, organized,
and secured in the boats.
-Do not paddle during electrical storms
-avoid high areas, out in the open,
during a storm.
-camp in valleys.
-treat immediate burns and evacuate.
-talk it out.
-Wear appropriate and well fit footwear.
-Neoprene gloves.
-Personal treatment (moleskin)
-Get a check up in the weeks leading up
to the expedition
*The 2012 Georgian Bay/ Trent Severn Waterway Canoe Expedition will not tolerate any activity
with an overall risk rating of 7 by adding the Probability rating as well as the Severity rating.
*The 2012 Georgian Bay/ Trent Severn Waterway Canoe will not tolerate a probability of any
more than “Garaunteed” in the case that the result would be “catastrophic”.
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Fire Rating as of March 28, 2012
Map and Directions to Nearest Hospital
Map from Put In to Nearest Hospital
Youth Leadership Camps Canada
498 Moon Point Dr
Orillia, ON L3V 6H1
1. Head south on Moon Point Beach
Drtoward John Moon Rd
500 m
2. Take the 1st right onto John Moon Rd
190 m
3. Turn right onto Woodland Dr
3.0 km
4. Turn right onto Memorial Ave
3.1 km
5. Turn left onto Dunedin St
130 m
6. Turn right onto Colborne St W
Destination will be on the left
190 m
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
170 Colborne W
Orillia, ON L3V 2Z3
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Map from Take Out to Nearest Hospital
1. Head east on Go Home
Lake Rd/Regional Road
32 toward Minors Bay Rd
1.5 km
2. Turn right onto the ON400 S ramp toToronto
850 m
3. Turn right onto ON-400
S
29.8 km
4. Take exit 147 for ON-12
W toward Midland/Simcoe
Road 16/Orillia
450 m
5. Keep left at the fork,
follow signs for ON-12 W
72 m
6. Turn left onto ON-12 W
18.2 km
7. Turn right
onto Penetanguishene
Rd/County Road 93 (signs
for Simcoe Road 93)
5.9 km
8. Continue onto Main St
450 m
9. Turn right onto Jeffery
St
Destination will be on the
left
400 m
Georgian Bay General Hospital-Penetang
Hopital general de la baie Georgienne
25 Jeffery Street
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1K6
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2. Purpose
Goals
a) To gain experience in canoe tripping and paddling.
b) Building LNT practices.
d) To document our first self sustained trip that has been planned.
e) Be as close to the budget as possible and to pack the appropriate amount of food
Expected Outcome
a) To complete our trip and have a safe fun time doing it all
b) We wont get extracted and make good risk management decisions
c) Take all garbage out that we brought in
d) Not to get any complaints from the park staff or coast guard.
e) To promote LNT practices.
f)
Make a great Video and be proud enough of it so that we can use it as a promotional
video if we ever choose to
g) Keep logs on food and make see if we brought to much or to little
h) To be within $500 of our proposed budget
3. Activities
We have chosen a 8 day 7 night canoe trip on Georgian Bay and the Trent Severn Waterway.
The main activities will be paddling and portaging but there are several other activities that we
need to do in order to successfully complete the trip.
These activities include:
Chart & Compass Work – Orienteering the islands and waterways to stay on our route
Camp Craft – Group cooking and Leave No Trace camping practices
Weather Prediction – To ensure safe travel
MAFOR Translation – To help predict weather and wind
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Group Brief/Debrief – Letting the group know the days plan and how things went
4. Location
Geographical Area
Georgian Bay is made throughout the Canadian Shield, the lakes were formed from shifting and
movements in the tectonic plates. Being made up of mainly rocks we will be paddling through
steep riverbanks and portaging around small sections of white water. The Trent Severn water
way consists of 44 locks making up the 389Km stretch of water, this waterway connects multiple
towns and lakes along with providing power with their hydroelectric dams. We will not be
paddling through the entire lock system, we are starting at lock45 and ending at lock42. Because
of the time of year there will be little boat traffic witch will make our trip easier.
Permits
The only permits we need during our trip are on the first two nights. The campsites on
Beausoleil Island require visitors to fill out a self-registration on arrival to a site. Cash or credit
card information left with a permit form in a lock box at each site. The receipt for the permit
must be displayed at the campground. While travelling through the Trent Severn Waterway
there is a chance we may need to purchase permits to stay at the campsites, but since this is
early in the season most of these sites are not yet in service, so camping will be free. Extra
money
will
be
at
hand
in
case
of
surprise
fees.
For those in the group who wish to fish on the trip will have to purchase a fishing license prior.
The fish in season during our trip are perch, trout, catfish and salmon.
5. Itinerary/Route
In the event of an EMERGENCY, contact Jeff Jackson and activate Emergency Response Plan.
Rescue operations remain unchanged from day to day and ERP contact list should be followed
for each day of trip, excluding Monday April 16th and Tuesday April 24th. It is unnecessary to
contact Search and Rescue during those times as any Emergency will be dealt with by the 911 or
CAA during travel days.
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Sunday, April 15th
Tuesday April 16th
Wednesday April 17th
We will be travelling to pick
Put in at Go home bay and
Portage into Mckray provical
up our canoes, and doing
travel to Buausolie to camp.
park and hike around for the
the rest of our grocery’s.
Afternoon hike.
day.
Friday April 18th
Saturday April 19th
Sunday April 20th
Canoe back to beausoleil
Portage over Kings portage
Portage over Whites Falls
and hike the lower part of
and stay at Buena Vista Point.
Damn and spend the day
the island.
Clean up Buena Vista Point
resting for big days.
Monday April 21st
Tuesday April 22nd
Wednesday April 23rd
Paddle to swift rapids and
Paddle to Harrison Lock and
Paddle lake coochiching and
portage it.
portage it.
take out at YLCC.
Season/Conditions
Since it was a mild winter, the ice moved out early. This has ensured that our route will not be
plagued by ice. The water temperature will be somewhere in the range of 5°C – 10°C, we will
have warm gear for paddling and many also have dry-suits. We will be sticking to flat water, so there
is no need to bring helmets or other white water gear. We are expecting to have some cold, wet
days, but the long term forecast shows favorable canoeing conditions on some days.
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Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Day/ time of
trip
Day one
Am
Pm
Day Two
Am
Pm
Day Three
Am
Pm
Day Four
Am
Pm
Day Five
Am
Pm
Day Six
Am
Pm
Day Seven
Am
Pm
Day Eight
Am
Pm
Day Nine
Am
Pm
Daily
Activity
Location and Points of Interest
Driving
Driving
Pembroke Ont
Orillia Ont, Youth Leadership Camps Canada(YLCC)
Put In
YLCC / Put in – Go Home Bay
Goblin Bay - Beausoleil
Canoeing
Canoeing
Goblin Bay - Beausoleil
McKray Provincial Lake Park
Canoeing
Canoeing
McKray Provincial Lake Park
Thumb Point - Beasoleil
Canoeing
Canoeing
Thumb Point - Beasoleil
Beuna Vista Point
Canoeing
Canoeing
Beuna Vista Point
Pretty Channel
Canoeing
Canoeing
Pretty Channel
Swift Rapids
Canoeing
Canoeing
Swift Rapids
Harrison Lock
Canoeing
Driving
Harrison Lock
Pembroke
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Route Cards
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Expected Difficulties
Day 1: April 16, 2012

Loading the boats onto the truck and trailer.
Day 2: April 17, 2012

The portage at Go Home Lake Damn.
Day 3: April 18, 2012

The portage into McKray Provincial Park.
Day 4: April 19, 2012

The portage out of McKray Provincial Park.

Difficulties for day 4 will be the heavy boat traffic.
Day 5: April 20, 2012

The Portage over Kings Portage Campground will be the second hardest portage of the
trip.

Buena Vista will take a long time to clean up.
Day 6: April 21, 2012

Portaging Whites Falls Damn will be the third hardest portage, we will have to portage
over across the road.
Day 7: April 22, 2012

We will have to portage over big cute and it will take some time.

The hardest portage of our trip will be swift rapids and that’s the last part of our day.
Day 8: April 23, 2012

There will be a lot of boat traffic through the Trent Severn waterway.
Day 9: April 24, 2012

Lake Coochiching will be extremely windy.
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
There are a lot of concealed rocks close to the shore that we have to look out for.

Difficulties for day 9 will be dense traffic in highly populated corridor from Ottawa to
Quebec City.
Back Up Plan
If any problems arise and we are forced to abandon our plans canoeing, we will be doing a
hiking trip in Algonquin Park. It has ease of access to trails and would take only minor alterations
to our gear list. It is a location within easy driving distance from Pembroke and we have trip
plans that are already created for a variety of hiking trips. Canoeing and hiking are similar, so
training and preparation for the trip would not need to change too much.
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6. Participant Information
Leadership and Decision Making Structure
MAFOR codes
Kyle Byers
Mike Reid
Group
Jeff Jackson
Feedback System
Our group will be using Peer Evaluation forms to assess our contributions to the trip plan and
expedition itself. These will be handed in with our post-trip report.
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Group Member Evaluation Form
Scale +5 (Very Good) – 1 (Unsatisfactory)
Self
Name
Trip Leader
Assistant
Group
Group
Group
Group
Trip Leader Member 1 Member 2 Member 3 Member 4
Mike Reid
Kyle Byers
Pre Trip
Planning
Trip Meeting
Attendance
Attitude (Pre
Trip)
Packing Skills
On Trip
Performance
Ski / SB Skills
Hiking Skills
Physical Ability
Camp Craft
Skills
Equipment
Management
Post Trip Gear
Management
Post Trip
Presentation
Prep
Post Trip
Presentation
Overall
Helpfulness
Total Score
(Out of 70)
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Biographies
Name: Mike Reid (TL)
Personal Bio:
I am Mike Reid an avid outdoors enthusiast. I spend most of my time Snowboarding and
building features to snowboard on. In the summer I spend my time on my downhill bike working
at Blue Mountain and a local ski and bike shop called Kenmark. At the bike shop I was the head
mechanic and a floor manager. I have also been on a variety of self sustained canoe trips in
northern Ontario as well. These trips and jobs have given me the experience to work with
people in a variety of settings and they have built my leadership skills. These skills pared with
the skills learnt in the Algonquin Collage Outdoor Adventure Program have helped me to
become a good smart trip leader.
Strengths:
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
As a floor manager I have leadership experiences
Avid snowboarder
Background in first aid as a bike patroller
Experience tripping
Organized
Weaknesses:

Can be overconfident
Qualifications/Certifications:

CASI level 1 instructor, Wilderness First Aid, Map and Compass skills, Winter
Camping experience, Intro to Avalanche Safety, Drivers license, Search and rescue
experience. Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor 1
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Name: Kyle Byers
Personal Bio:
I am 21 years old and enjoy mostly everything about being outdoors. For the last 2 years I have
been expanding my knowledge and skills in the outdoor industry, in the future I plan to movie
out west and begin my carrier in the Rockies. I have been snowboarding for about 10 years and
plan on traveling the world to ride every major resort. I like to try knew sports and push myself
to my limits; this is also a downfall because a lot of times I push past my limits and end up in a
bad way.
Strengths:



Easy going
Dedicated
Hard working
Weaknesses:



Easily distracted
Not aware of consequences
Not knowing when is enough
Certification

CASI level 1, CSIA level 1, WFR, CPR and First aid, Class G Drivers license, Search and
rescue trained, Map and compass, Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor 1
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Name: Brodie de Ruiter
Personal Bio:
I’ve been an avid outdoor enthusiast my whole life, whether I was skiing or hiking I’ve always
been involved in the outdoors. I have travelled Europe, parts of Africa and many parts of North
America with friends and family, and worked in Spain for a month. I became involved in the ski
industry in high school, working in several ski shops and for Volkl and Rossignol at several trade
shows. A trip to the Ottawa Valley from Teva led me to Algonquin College, where I am currently
enrolled in the Outdoor Adventure Program.
Strengths:
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

Strong leadership abilities and an excellent sense of risk management.
Able to react well under pressure.
Very capable when it comes to building and maintaining shelters and equipment.
Draw on my travel experiences to help make decisions when travelling or working
abroad
Weaknesses:

Can be seen as demanding or pushy due to my strong personality.
Certifications:

CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor. Wilderness First Responder, Class G Licence, Paddle Canada
Lake Canoe Instructor 1
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Name: Chris Siren
Personal Bio:
My name is Chris Siren, I am 20 years old, and grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario. I have been
very interested in outdoor activities my whole life. I have been snowboarding since the age of
13. I am currently pursuing a career in the mountain bike industry, and have been racing
downhill for 4 consecutive summers and I am approaching my second season with the up and
coming Oakville based Tuf Rack Team. Along with my mountain biking adventures I have also
spent three years training with the Canadian Forces Infantry reserves and achieved the rank of
Corporal. I am currently taking my snowboard instructor course and should have achieved this
by the time we embark on this trip.
Strengths:


8 Years of snowboarding experience
Extensive winter camping experience in extreme conditions
Weaknesses:

Minimal backcountry experience
Certifications:

CWMT- Wilderness First Responder, Canadian Forces Combat First Aid, CASI Lvl 1
Snowboard Instructor, Valid G2 License, Search and Rescue training, Avalanche skills
training Lvl 1 Course, Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor 1
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Name: Jordy Thompson
Personal Bio:
I enjoy being outdoors, my life has always centered on the next adventure activity. I spent every
summer at my cottage on Georgian Bay, where I gained an appreciation for the outdoors. I have
been skiing since I was young and am really looking forward to our final trip. I am in the Outdoor
Adventure program at Algonquin College, in my final year of two.
Strengths:





Good Decision Making
High Level of Skiing
Lots of Outdoor Experience
Winter Camping Experience
Leadership
Weaknesses:

Minimal Backcountry Experience
Certifications:

Wilderness First Responder, CADS Level 1, G Class Drivers License, CSIA Level 1,
Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor 1
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Name: Michael-Alan Henry
Personal Bio:
I am currently attending Algonquin College and am in my second year of Outdoor Adventure
studies. I have been into the outdoors for about seven years ago now when I went on my first
canoe trip. A year latter I started training to lead the trips and then became a trip guide the next
year. The last you years I have been the lead guide at Youth Leaderships Camps Canada and
have been sending the tow other trips underneath me out and leading the longest one. This past
year I trained three candidates who are runner ups for my job next year.
Strengths:


I have been in a leadership role for the last few years and have had to make some
important calls out in the field and also over watching groups in the field and
coordinated the safe return. I have sent many groups out and prepared their trips
for them while planning and preparing my own trip. I know how to be a leader and
keep my cool when decisions need to be made.
Physically fit
Weaknesses:



Minimal back country experience
Minimal skiing experience
Training only with one company (not overly exposed to new ways of thinking)
Certifications:

WFR, G License, Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor 1
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Name: Tom Webster
Personal Bio:
In the summer time I like going on camping trips. I have been on several canoe and sea kayak
trips. Over the past summer I worked as a canoe trip leader at Northern Tier. For the past two
years I have been a student at Algonquin College in the outdoor adventure program. During the
winter months I ski as much as I can in my spare time. I have been free skiing since I started
skiing in 2008. Over the past two years I started doing ski lessons and taking my CSIA 1 which
has improved my over all skiing and teaching abilities.
Strengths:




Skiing
Leadership
Setting and reaching goals
Organization and navigation
Weaknesses:

Planning outcomes of adventurous decisions.
Certifications:

Wilderness First Responder (80 hour), CSIA 1 (Feb 2012), Avalanche Skills Training
Level 1 (March 2012), G Class License, Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor 1
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Drivers Licenses
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Participant contact, health and emergency contact form
Participant General Information
First name –
Mike
Last name –
Reid
Date of Birth – April 6, 1991
Address –51 Starlight Cres.
City –Richmond Hill
Postal Code – L4C 4X3
Province –
Phone Number –
Ontario
(613) 401 8050
Participant Health Information
Health Card # - 5913-708-847-BY
Do you have any serious injuries – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you have any medical conditions – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you take any medications – No
If Yes please specify -
Emergency Contact Information
Name of emergency contact - Jim Reid
Relationship to you - Father
Emergency contact number - (416) 565-0030
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Participant contact, health and emergency contact form
Participant General Information
First name –
Kyle
Last name –
Byers
Date of Birth – 04/09/1991
Address – 456 trillium St, Box 108
City – Victoria Harbour
Postal Code - L0k 2A0
Province –Ont
Phone Number – (705) 534-4467
Participant Health Information
Health Card # - 8437 641 015
Do you have any serious injuries – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you have any medical conditions – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you take any medications – No
If Yes please specify -
Emergency Contact Information
Name of emergency contact – Robert Byers
Relationship to you - Dad
Emergency contact number - (705) 529-2403
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Participant contact, health and emergency contact form
Participant General Information
First name –
Brodie
Last name –
deRuiter
Date of Birth – July 6th, 1988
Address – 5 Lavender Hill Rd.
City – Creemore
Postal Code – L0M 1G0
Province – Ontario
Phone Number – (613) 281-5724
Participant Health Information
Health Card # -
3489 3337 455
Do you have any serious injuries – Yes / No
If Yes please specify -
Do you have any medical conditions – Yes / No
If Yes please specify -
Do you take any medications – Yes / No
If Yes please specify -
Emergency Contact Information
Name of emergency contact – John & Claire deRuiter
Relationship to you – Parents
Emergency contact number – (705) 466-6161
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Participant contact, health and emergency contact form
Participant General Information
First name –
Chris
Last name –
Siren
Date of Birth – April 22, 1991
Address – 243 Catherine St
City –
Pembroke
Postal Code – K8A 1V6
Province – Ontario
Phone Number – (613)401-6927
Participant Health Information
Health Card # - 1387-388-554-XD
Do you have any serious injuries – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you have any medical conditions – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you take any medications – No
If Yes please specify -
Emergency Contact Information
Name of emergency contact - Yvonne Siren
Relationship to you - Mother
Emergency contact number – (905)682-1438
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Participant contact, health and emergency contact form
Participant General Information
First name –
Tom
Last name – Webster
Date of Birth – Oct. 28 1992
Address –
221 Elizabeth St.
Postal Code – L9W 1C9
Phone Number –
City – Orangeville
Province –
ON
519-215-2412
Participant Health Information
Health Card # - 3480-283-377-CR
Do you have any serious injuries – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you have any medical conditions – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you take any medications – No
If Yes please specify -
Emergency Contact Information
Name of emergency contact - Trish Webster
Relationship to you -
Mother
Emergency contact number -
519-215-2412
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Participant contact, health and emergency contact form
Participant General Information
First name –
Jordy
Last name –
Thompson
Date of Birth – July 26, 1988
Address –P.O BOX 602
City – Midland
Postal Code – L4R 4L3
Province –Ontario
Phone Number –
(519) 504 0178
Participant Health Information
Health Card # - 2400 170 672
Do you have any serious injuries – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you have any medical conditions – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you take any medications – No
If Yes please specify -
Emergency Contact Information
Name of emergency contact - John Thompson
Relationship to you - Father
Emergency contact number - Home (250) 578 7306
Cell (705) 528 9512
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Participant contact, health and emergency contact form
Participant General Information
First name – Michael-Alan
Last name –
Henry
Date of Birth – Oct, 15, 1991
Address –667 Front st
City – Pembroke
Postal Code – K8A 6J5
Province –Ontario
Phone Number – (613) 799-3294
Participant Health Information
Health Card # - 2990-368-645-TG
Do you have any serious injuries – Yes
If Yes please specify –I injured my back in the summer of grade 10, but I am fully healed up
now
Do you have any medical conditions – No
If Yes please specify -
Do you take any medications – No
If Yes please specify -
Emergency Contact Information
Name of emergency contact - Madeleine
Relationship to you - My Girlfriend
Emergency contact number - (613) 882-2857
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7. Equipment
Personal Gear List
Item
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Neoprene Gloves
PFD
Dry-suit
Bathing suit
Paddles
Whistle
Base Layers(Top)
Base Layers(Bottom)
Insulating Layer (Top)
Insulating Layer (Bottom)
Outer Shell (Top)
Outer Shell (Bottom)
Socks
Water Shoes
In Camp Clothes
In Camp Shoes
Guide Tarp
Fire Starter
Compass
Headlamp
Knife
Nalgene
Fishing License
Fishing rod
Expedition Pack
Note Pad/ Logbook
Pen/Pencil
Cup,Bowl,Utencils
Thermos
First Aid Kit
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Rope
Number Description
1
1
1
2
1 Optional
2
1 Per person
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Do we have
it
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Price
Group Gear List
Item
Pot Set
Stove
Fuel
Number
Description
2
2
6L
Do we have
it
y
y
y
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Price
0
Cookware
Tent
Guide Tarp
Filming Equipment
Guide Manual
Charts
Food Barrels
Safety Gear List
Item
Bailers
Whistles
Floating Rope
Spare paddles
Weather Radio
Group First Aid
Kit`
Guide Tarp
1 set
2-3
2 For video to put in final presentation
1 To familiarize ourselves with the area
2 Buying another from marina
2 60 liters
Number
4
7
4
Description
1
Do we have it
Y
Y
Y
Y
y
Y
1
y
2
1 kayak, 1 canoe
y
y
y
Y
Y
only one set
Y
Price
8. Menu
DATE
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
Oatmeal
Sandwiches
Loaf Bread
Salami Cucumbers
Cheese Lettuce
Chicken Ceaser Salad
Lettuce Croutons
Bacon Bits Dressing
Tue 17th
Bagels & Cream Cheese
14 Bagels
333g Cream Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Loaf Bread
1lb Bacon Cheese
Tomato Soup
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
14 Buns
Coleslaw
Pulled Pork
Wed 18th
Bacon & Eggs
1 carton pre broken
2lb bacon
7 Bagels
Bagel Sandwiches
14 Bagels
Cold Cuts Cheese
Cucumber
Franks RH Chicken
7 Breasts Frozen and
Marinated in Franks RH
Side Kicks
Thurs 19th
Oatmeal
Bulk Oatmeal
Dehydrated Fruit
Soup & Toast
Various Soups
Loaf Bread
Crackers
Beef & Veggie Stir Fry
Dehydrated Beef (strips)
Frozen Mixed Veggies
4 Cups Rice
Fri 20th
Bagels & Cream Cheese
14 Bagels
333g Cream Cheese
PB&J Sandwiches
Loaf Bread
Peanut Butter
Jam
Sloppy Joe's
Dehydrated Beef (3kg)
Tomato Paste
Sloppy Joe Mix
14 Buns
Mon 16
th
SNACKS
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Sat 21st
Oatmeal
Bulk Oatmeal
Dehydrated Fruit
Cold Cut Wraps
14 Wraps
Cold Cuts Cheese Red
Pepper Celery
Shepherds Pie
Powdered Potatoes
Frozen Mixed Veggies
Cheese
Sun 22nd
Bagels & Cream Cheese
14 Bagels
333g Cream Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Loaf Bread
Cheese
Tomato Soup
Spaghetti
Dehydrated Meat Sauce
900g Spaghetti Noodles
Garlic Bread Texas Toast?
Mon 23rd
Oatmeal
Bulk Oatmeal
Dehydrated Fruit
Leftovers
On The Road
Home
Buns
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Bagels
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Bread
4 Loaves
Oatmeal
3 meals
Cream Cheese 1 kg
Dehydrated Fruit
3 Oatmeal’s
Bacon
3 lb
Soup
2 tomato, 1 various
Ground Beef
5 kg
Cheese (Sliced) 5 Lunches
Cheese Shredded
7 Dinners
Cold Cuts
Powdered Potatoes
Pulled Pork
Mixed Veggies
Chicken Breasts
Side Kicks
Coleslaw
Wraps
Cucumber
Lettuce
Noodles
3 Lunches
1 Dinner
2 kg
2 Dinners
7 Large Ones
4 Packs (Alfredo)
for Pulled Pork
14
2 English
1 Lunch, Salad Dinner
900g Pack
Water will be obtained by melting snow and boiling, or using a water filter that we are bringing
along to use on sources of liquid water.
9. Transportation
Vehicle Info
Vehicle: 2010 Pontiac Montana SV6
Color: Silver
License Plate: 793 SNV
Vehicle: 2010 Ford F150 XLT
Color: Grey
License Plate: 174 0XK
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Insurance Info
We will be taking Chris Siren parents van and Kyle parents truck. Since the insurance is under his
sur name he will be the primary driver. Brodie will be the secondary driver because he is the
person that has had his G class license the longest.
Driving Route and Map
Pembroke to Kyles Night 1
Shuttle Details
We will be leaving Chris Sirens Van at the camp for easy access at take out. Kyle Byers father
will be running shuttle for team members and gear to put in at Go Home Lake.
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Kyles To YLCC Camp for Canoe Pick-up
YLCC Camp to Put In.
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10. Communication
For communication purposes all team members will carry cell phones for when signal is
available. Many of these are smart devices with internet and e-mail capabilities. We have a
variety of different carriers giving us a large amount of coverage and a higher percentage a team
member will have signal.
Each team member is responsible for carrying a whistle, and another signaling device (such as a
mirror) if possible. At least 4 FRS Hand-Held Radios will be carried by the expedition team for
instances when communication is difficult or the team is forced to split up. Communication
between team members should be maintained whenever possible.
Check-In Times
Date
April 16th
April 23rd
April 23rd
Time
Before 12 pm
4 pm
11 pm
Service
Jeff Jackson EMERGENCY CELL
Reason
Arrival at Put-in, Beginning Expedition
Takeout, Leave for Pembroke
Arrival in Pembroke
Emergency Contact Numbers
Address
Canadian coast guard
Midland police
Orillia police
Midland hospital
Orillia hospital
Rob Byers
Tommy Thompson
613-993-0999 or *16
Penetang Search and Rescue
CAA
705-734-4876
Name
Phone # (cell)
Kyle Byers
Michael-Alan
911 or (705) 526-3761
911 or (705) 326-6730
(705) 526-1300
(705) 325-2201
705-529-2403
(514) 861-7575
Personal Contacts
Emergency
contact
Emergency contact #
(705) 305-2447
Robert Byers
(Father)
(705) 529-2403
(613) 401-8050
(601) 799-3294
James Reid
(Daddy)
Joanne Henry
(416) 565-0030
(613) 864-1712
Mike Reid
Phone #
(613) 281-4729
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Henry
Jordy Thompson
(519) 504-0178
Tom Webster
(519) 215-2412
Brodie DeRuiter
(613) 281-5724
Chris Siren
(613) 401-6927
(Mother)
John
Thompson
(Father)
Trish
Webster
(Mommy)
Claire de
Ruiter
(Mother)
Yvonne Siren
(Mom)
(705) 528-9512
(250) 578 7306
(519) 940-9272
(705) 466-6161
(905) 682-1438
MAFOR Weather Code
Group 1 Always "1"
Group 2 Period of forecast:
0-conditions at beginning of forecast.
1-valid for 3 hours
2-valid for 6 hours
3-valid for 9 hours
4-valid for 12 hours
5-valid for 18 hours
6-valid for 24 hours
7-valid for 48 hours
8-valid for 72 hours
9-occasionally
Group 3 Wind direction
0-calm
1-northeast
2-east
3-southeast
4-south
5-southwest
6-west
7-northwest
8-north
9-variable
Group 4 Wind force (knots)
0-0-10
1-11-16
2-17-21
3-22-27
4-28-33
5-34-40
6-41-47
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7-48-55
8-56-63
9-64 and above
Group 5 Weather forecast
0-good to moderate visibility
1-risk of ice: 23 to 32F
2-strong risk of ice: below 23F
3-mist
4-fog
5-drizzle
6-rain
7-snow or rain & snow
8-squalls with or with out rain
9-thunderstorm
11. Budget
Trip Expenses and Income
Budget
Expense
Car
Income
Gas
Food
Permits
Parking
Gear Rental (3
Canoes and 2
barrels)
Emergency Funds
Income
School
2800
Total
3500
Expense
Formula
200 N/A
191.88 12.3l/100km x 1200 x $1.3
483 $3 x 23 meals x 7 people
300 Variable
500
300
Set Price from Camp
Source
Price Chris’s Dad Agreed to,
Based off gas mileage of
vehicle and average price of
gas.
Allocated 3$ a meal a day.
http://www.ylcc.com
400 x 7 people
1974.88
Handling of Expenses
All receipts will be stored in a Ziploc bag inside of a Pelican Case inside of Mike Reid’s bag and
care must be taken to protect them.
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http://www.out-there.com/georgian_bay_islands_national_park.htm
http://www.wildernessadventures.ca/Description3DayKayak.htm
http://www.myccr.com/canoedb/routeDetails.php?routeid=51
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/georg/index.aspx
http://www.outforadventure.com/Georgian_Bay_sea_kayaking.htm
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/georg/activ/activ1/activ1d.aspx
http://www.orillia.worldweb.com/Rentals/BoatsCanoesKayaks/
http://www.gbgh.on.ca/en/programs-and-services/emergency.html
http://www.400eleven.com/honeyharbour.html
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