Description
In accordance with tradition, Camp EOTB is being held in Calabogie at Black Donald Tent & Trailer Park. Camp EOTB is an opportunity for members to enjoy a weekend of off-roading and camping while fostering a sense of community among club members. This year, we continue the tradition of a club BBQ after the trails on Saturday, and each evening, a community bonfire will be lit for people to gather and share stories from the trail and otherwise discuss our shared off-road addiction.
For those who do not wish to camp, you are welcome to come up for the trail runs.
Register Now
Click here to register for this event.
Directions
Once in Calabogie, take 508 west (passing Munford’s) travel till you reach Black Donald Road, turn right & drive straight through onto gravel road which leads into the campgrounds. Please check-in at office and let them know you are with EOTB.
Campground Rules
Please take a moment to review the Campground Rules. The EOTB has enjoyed the hospitality of Black Donald Tent and Trailer Park for over a decade, and we’d like to maintain a good relationship with the owners. Please observe the rules, and watch your speed on the grounds.
Fuel
Fuel is available in Calabogie or at the marina at Black Donald. Please have your vehicle fueled and ready before the departure time each morning.
Description
Lavant Lookout is a trail that leads to a scenic lookout near Lavant. The trail is rocky, with some tight sections and a few muddy sections. There is a rock garden, known as the mine field, that requires careful navigation before reaching the top. On this run, we will also tackle run the trail from the back door and head up to the lookout, adding an extra challenge to the event.
Meeting Place
Primary Meeting Location: Hopetown lot @ 10:00am
Trail Waiver
You will not be permitted to participate if you have not submitted a trail waiver.
Click here to complete the trail waiver for this event.
Departure
Primary Meeting Location: No later than 10:30am
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail
Gas
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Non-Members
Members only for this run please. If you wish to bring a guest along, please contact us in advance.
Communications
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment. Bug spray and sunscreen may also be wise.
As we can never be certain what will transpire on the trail, we cannot guarantee a return time. Even though it is our intent to be off the trail at a reasonable time, come prepared for a long day with extra food and water.
Description
The Upper Darling Line is an 8km stretch of road running NE from Highway 511 along a power line. The road itself is relatively flat and simple, with a few mandatory obstacles. While the road itself is mostly flat, we will be deviating from the road to play on various hills and rocks along the way to add interest to the run. Some of the obstacles can be quite challenging providing some fun for the more modified vehicles.
Meeting Place
Primary Meeting Location: Rexall parking lot. Almonte @ 9:00am
Departure
Primary Meeting Location: 9:30am
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail
Gas
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Non-Members
You must register and pay your guest fee online to participate. This is credited to your $40.00 membership fee if you join. Please bring exact change.
Please complete, submit and print the guest waiver form and bring it with you.
Communications
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment.
As we can never be certain what will transpire on the trail, we cannot guarantee a return time. Even though it is our intent to be off the trail at a reasonable time, come prepared for a long day with extra food and water. Bug spray and sunscreen may also be wise.
Heading out on trail runs is why we are members of the EOTB and getting stuck is an inevitable part of that. This training day in two parts aims to ensure our members have proper knowledge of recovery techniques and to ensure that those members volunteering to lead trail events have the proper training to provide a positive experience for all in attendance.
These events are scheduled back-to-back, but are independent, and it isn’t necessary to stay for the trail leader course if you attend the extraction seminar.
Recovery Seminar
The EOTB recovery seminar will cover the proper use of recovery equipment including:
- Tow Straps and Recovery Straps
- Winches
- Snatch Blocks
- Jacks
- Air Bags
The session will cover applicable safety measures, discuss what to look for in a recovery situation and various techniques applicable to common equipment.
Trail Leader Course
The aim of the trail leader course is to provide knowledge and share some of the club’s collective experience with those individuals that volunteer to lead the group. Individuals completing the course should gain an understanding of the skills, knowledge and experience to be an effective leader on the trail.
The course will cover topics such as:
- Communications
- Recovery Situations
- Incident and Emergency Management
- Vehicle Inspection
- Spotting
- Environmental Considerations
Taking the course alone does not make you a trail leader, but is an important step in the process.
Description
Bear Skulls is a relatively new trail to the EOTB, having been opened by the club over the last few seasons. The trail gets its name from a pair of bear skulls we discovered perched on a rock next to the trail. While the trail has been negotiated by a stock 4-door JK, it is tight, and has several optional obstacles that will certainly challenge even the most modified vehicle. Among these optional obstacles there is a tight squeeze that has been known to tear soft tops, an arm-wrenching rock climb and the infamous waterfall, that still hasn’t been done without the use of a winch.
There is an extended section of the trail that features a steep climb, however the last several trips to the trail, we’ve had to skip it due to damage, or simply being late in the day.
Meeting Place
Meeting Location: Bogie General Store (formerly Munford’s) in Calabogie @ 10:00am
Map of Munford’s
Departure
Meeting Location: 10:30am (approximate)
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail.
This trail has some tight areas, and plenty of rock to navigate. Some lift, oversized tire and under-armour are recommended for this trail.
Gas
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Non-Members
This trail run is open only to EOTB members in good standing.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment.
The EOTB will be offering a recovery seminar for its members. During this seminar, you will learn techniques for the safe extraction of a vehicle stuck on the trail. Techniques will include use of the following equipment:
- Recovery Straps
- Winches
- Snatch blocks
- Air bags
- Hi-Lift Jack
Following the seminar, we will do a dusk run to Lavant Lookout to catch the Sunset (at 7:05 pm) before completing the day with a night run back down the trail. The trail run portion of the event is optional and you may choose to leave from Dixon Lake at the end of the seminar.
Location
The recovery seminar will take place at Dixon Lake, the traditional air down location for the Lavant Lookout trail.
Meeting Place
As some participants may not know the way to Dixon Lake, we will meet in the Loblaws parking lot in Bells Corners and convoy from there. We will meet at 11:00am with the intent of departing no later than 11:30am.
Primary Meeting Location: Bells Corners Loblaws parking lot @ 11:00am
Secondary Meeting Location: Hopetown, on Highway 511 just west of Wolf Grove Road.
Departure
Primary Meeting Location: 11:30am
Secondary Meeting Location: 12:15pm (approximate)
Fuel
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Members only
This trail run is open only to EOTB members in good standing.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Registration
To register for this event click the registration link at the top of this page.
Description
Cragacon: self-reliant travel on extreme trails when trips are multi-day where tent camping, wild (no facilities), is the only available accommodation. Regardless of what we drive on and where we sleep, a cragacon is about the challenge, about exploring, about encounters with nature and with new obstacles. There will be many technical obstacles, which is the goal, but not the only goal.
An annual event, this is a four day camping trip and trail run all rolled into one. One might even describe it as extreme overlanding. In addition traveling 55km and hitting five of the most challenging trails the region has to offer, this event will feature on-trail rough camping. There will be no returning to the comforts of home between runs.
You must register to attend this event.
Treat this adventure as a 4+ trail run.
Restrictions
This event takes place on some very challenging trails with some of the most difficult obstacles. Damage is not only possible, but likely.
You must be self-sufficient. Each member attending the event must bring their own camping equipment, food, clothing and water. Do not assume that others will have items you may need or space to carry your equipment.
Limited Space
Due to limited space at some of the camping locations and the long nature of the event, we will be limiting the number of vehicles in attendance.
Itinerary
Please note, this is last year’s itinerary and will likely change for this year’s event.
Friday
Dinner: 6:30pm
We will kick-off the trip with our last civilized meal at the Redneck Bistro in Calabogie.
Departure: 8:00pm
The adventure will begin with a night run up the Crag Lake Front Door, adding a whole new dimension to this already challenging trail. We will setup camp at Crag Lake where there will be an opportunity for a night swim and some laughs by the camp fire.
Saturday
Departure: 10:00am
After breakfast, we will venture around to Round Schooner Lake. This is probably the most technically demanding part of the trip.
Sunday
Departure 10:30am
With our campsites packed-up, we will continue along to the back door of Crag Lake and connect with the Sullivan Lake Trail. Sullivan Lake will be the second camping stop on our tour where there will be another opportunity for a swim and a hike around the side of the lake.
Monday
Departure: 10:30am
From Sullivan Lake, we will head east then south to the top of Evergreen Mountain. Here, there will be some time to play and explore the mountain top for new obstacles and play areas before heading down the Can Opener and to the lower shelf and eventually down the south side of the mountain where, time permitting, we can run the Long Bay Lake trail on the way out.
Mandatory Equipment
Each vehicle attending must have appropriate recovery equipment, including a winch, tools and fuel to sustain their vehicle throughout the trip. In addition, sufficient camping gear, food and water for all of the passengers in their vehicle.
Fuel
While the trip take four days to complete, the total distance traveled is relatively short, therefore refueling should not be necessary. It is highly recommended, however, that you fill your fuel tank in Calabogie to avoid any unexpected fuel shortages.
Food
Each member attending is responsible to provide food for the passengers in their vehicle. Plan to bring foods that do not require refrigeration, as there will be no opportunity to obtain ice or other means of refrigeration along the way.
Guests
As there is limited space, this is a members-only event.