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Come out and experience what others pay thousands for – aurora nights, sparkling snow, miles of bush trails that are perfect for cross country skiers, and cozy evenings by the wood stove!  The Club has a 16x14 canvas tent available for use by Club members free of charge, on a booking basis. The tent is on a lease about 10 km from the Vee Lake Landing and has a plywood floor, wood stove and basic equipment for overnight backcountry experiences. The brochure has a map with directions to get to the tent – the map roughly depicts the local trails. You can ski, snowmachine or get someone to drop you off by snowmachine. Non-members must sign the Club’s waiver before using the facility. The Banting Lake Tent Project is funded by donation and not from the general operations of the Club, so donations are welcome. To book the tent, call Doug Townson or Julie Ward at 669-6770.
Amenities -The tent has a small porch, perfect for those sunny afternoons or for aurora watching. Inside is a 14x16 wooden floor, large wood stove and small picnic table. Behind the tent is a great outhouse. Inside the tent (or underneath the frame) are a broom, garbage can, swede saw (for cutting wood), two old foamies, large pot for melting water, water pails and some other odds and ends. If you plan to head out, here are some suggested items you will need at a minimum (remember - this is backcountry camping!):
Rules for Use – To ensure the wall tent is in good working order for the next group, please respect the following simple rules along with the standard backcountry etiquette that goes along with any outing:
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