KHC Newsletter – Oct. 29, 2017
KHChirps
- Our thanks to Katherine Roberts for organizing the Fall Potluck/Social.
- As we move deeper into fall, we continue to offer a number of hiking opportunities for members posted as new events. The first on-the-snow events will start as the weather dictates, usually early in December.
- If you are thinking about purchasing snowshoes, we advise talking to one of our more experienced leaders. The bargain snowshoes out there may not be sturdy enough for some of KHC’s outings. A good pair of snowshoes will last a lifetime and should work for all of your on-the-snow adventures.
- Behind the scenes Anthony Stahn has done a masterful job on our website. Anthony is very busy these days so we don’t see him out much, but on behalf of all of our members, we would like to offer a big thank you for his efforts.
- Updated content on the website (news, events, trails, club info, etc.) is being taken care of by Doug Smith who works closely with Frith Powell (Membership) and Anthony Stahn.
- We have a number of GPS tracks for hiking trails now stored on the website, all of which are available to Hike Leaders or Co-Leaders. Over time we will have the largest number of tracks in the Interior of BC. A sample is provided in this newsletter.
- Maps displaying the tracks are found in the individual listings for trails (link).
Hiking with Dogs
KHC has allowed dogs on hikes since the start, but over time we have had to put some restrictions in place. There are a number of reasons for this. Some members do not want to hike with dogs (or are allergic to them) so they avoid those events. Some trails are not suitable for dogs. Too many dogs can create a difficult situation on a narrow single track trail. Dogs off leash can chase wildlife or can be aggressive with other dogs they meet on the trail, even when on leash. Dogs can sometimes cut in front of hikers which can be challenging on some terrain. Dogs can become bogged down in deep snow, have paws laced with cactus, may be unable to climb a steep scramble, or can wander off and leave the group. We still want to support members who are also dog owners, but in the end we leave it to the hike leader to decide if dogs are allowed for their event , and if so, how many are appropriate given the route and group size (our guideline is up to 3 dogs). Our constitution specifies our primary goal is to organize outdoor events for our members (the 2-legged ones), so that will always be our first priority.
Updated Trail Information
Featured Track – Bailey’s Chute
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Upcoming Events
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- Tue. Jun. 25th, 2024 - Sat. Jun. 29th, 2024 – Bow Valley Camp 'n Hike – (Sheila Powell)
photo - Ed Hennan
- Tue. Jun. 25th, 2024 - Sat. Jun. 29th, 2024 – Bow Valley Camp 'n Hike – (Sheila Powell)
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