CORE AGM 2025

The CORE AGM will be held on held Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the Marda Loop Community Hall. There will be refreshments, snacks, a slide show, a presentation highlighting the club’s achievements and financial status, and an opportunity to connect with club friends. And of course, elections for the club executive for the coming 2025-2026 year.

Some members have already volunteered to be nominated to the exec, and you can see the full slate of positions at this link.

Members also will have the opportunity to review and approve the minutes from the 2024 AGM, as well as revised CORE Bylaws which have been updated to be in line with current club operations.

Stay tuned to the CORE calendar  for further updates on the AGM.

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CORE’s Spring Fling 2025 March 15 to May 11

Get involved; have some fun; possibly win a prize!

Coordinators, co-coordinators and participants alike can earn a chance to win a $25 MEC gift card, by means of three draws, to be drawn at CORE’s AGM on May 21, 2025.

CORE executive will be tracking participation of all CORE events from Mid-March to Mid May. For every CORE calendar event between Mid-March to Mid-May, the coordinators/co-coordinators and participants earn entries into draws.

The more you participate, the more chances you have to win! Embrace the Spring Fling!

For more details, please <click here>.

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CORE Yoho/Field Winter Fun Weekend

Cold temperatures did not deter 13 CORE members from enjoying a weekend in Yoho National Park, and Lake Louise! From our home base at the Truffle Pigs Lodge, we cross country skied and snowshoed/hiked in the Emerald Lake area. Some of us spent the final day in Lake Louise, where the sun was shining brightly. The scenery was spectacular, and snow conditions were very good. Thank you to Anne-Marie for organizing the weekend.
An a side note, CORE has conducted 81 events so far in the club year (June 2024-May 2025) with more to come.
Here are some photos from the Yoho/Field weekend, and a chart of CORE’s activities so far.
  • Truffle Pig Lodge

Disposing of old Bear Spray Canisters

Going through your old bear spray and need to dispose of the empty ones? Remember, you can take those to select fire halls and land fills, at no charge. Here is a list facilities that take such material:
Fire hall 15 in Bowness is pictured below.

Bowness Firestation #15

Bearspray bin

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CORE 25 Years Past and Present

November 29, our club celebration night for our annual Christmas party, AND the club’s 25th anniversary, was a great success. About 40 people attended, for a wonderful dinner with all the fixings, games, slide shows and a few celebrants even kicked up their heels for some dancing.

In between the various presentations, the Year-in-Review slide show.

We kicked off the festivities with a short slide show commorating the people and remarkable events surrounding the beginnings of the club in 1999.

Here we are lining up for dinner. Aimee T, the club’s founding matriarch (1999), joined us for the occasion.

Some after dinner games and other hijinx. There are some more party photos in the photo album.

After dinner we were treated to an AI-generated slide show reminding us in poetic style of all the activities we participated in this year, kindly narrated by a member of Storytelling Alberta. Here are a couple slides, but you can link the file above.

… for mountain hikers…

‘Twas the dawn before hiking, and up in the Rockies,
Not a soul was yet moving, no scrambles or walkies;
The gear was all packed by the door with  great care,
In hopes that tomorrow, clear skies would be there.

… for those avid cyclists …

Imagine a ride, Santa’s sleigh in the lead,
Drawn by ten e-bikes, all built for speed;
We’ll set off from the north, with pedals in sync,
Skyward we’ll soar, in a dream, don’t you think.

And to finish up, another slide show featuring some archival photos of events and people in the early days of the club.

1999 – A Snowy Edworthy  Potluck

2005 – Heart Mountain hike

2014 – Tent Ridge

2021 – Ha Ling winter hike

2002 – Crypt Lake hike 

2009 – Dickson Bike Trip

2016 – West Wind Pass hike

2024 – Horse Creek Road ride

So that was it. We had a wonderful time. See you all again next year.

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CORE Christmas Party 2024 and 25th Anniversary celebration

In brief – Friday, November 29, 6PM. Register by November 22.

This year we will hold our CORE Christmas Party together with our 25th Anniversary celebration on Friday, November 29 in the Upper Hall of Marda Loop Community Centre, 3130 – 16th St. SW. Doors open at 6:00, dinner at 6:45.

There will be great food, movies, music, games and prizes. Dinner will be a professionally catered hot traditional Christmas feast consisting of a fresh “Winters” free range turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, Brussels Sprouts with bacon and pecans, rainbow carrots and gravy. Dessert will be pumpkin or apple pie with whipped cream. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are all included.

Cost: $30 Member – $35 Non-members (guests).

Registration and Payment options are made through the CORE website on the Activities/Registration page at:
corehike.org/?page_id=3837 (use your CORE member password to access).
Fill in and submit the form at the bottom of the page.
You can pay with PayPal, credit card, or by cash/cheque.
**DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND RECEIPT OF FEES IS NOV. 22ND.
REGISTRATION STARTS, OCTOBER 23. Numbers are limited to 50 seats, so sign up early.
If you have questions, contact the CORE executive at mailbox@corehike.org.

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CORE Newsletter Summer/Fall 2024

In brief:

  • ** 33 trips (July-Sept) **
  • + Upcoming AltaLink Wellness Fair booth
  • Save the date: Christmas Party (Friday November 29th)
  • Quick request: email the CORE mailbox if you read the Newsletter
  • Click or scan here>>>>>

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Autumn News Bulletin

Come one, come all to host trips in October (larch hikes, autumn bike rides, city park walks etc). It’s a beautiful time of year. Let’s have a wealth of trips posted for the fall season. If you’re new to coordinating, but would like to host a trip, we’d be happy to find an experienced coordinator to co-coordinate with you. Email the executive at mailbox@corehike.org.

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CORE News for July 23

Highlights

  • West Wind Pass
  • Powderface Ridge
  • Edgemont Ravines-Nose Hill-UofC-Bow Pathway bike ride
  • Cox Hill hike
  • Fullerton loop
  • Ball python spotted slithering around Kananaskis Country
  • Bear bluff charge prompts warning for Ribbon Creek in Kananaskis
  • Air quality advisory issued for Bow Valley
  • Jasper park evacuated

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CORE AGM 2024 News Flash

CORE held its 2024 AGM on May 29, with 25 attendees electing the executive for 2024-2025. After the official stuff was done, we engaged in general social schmoozing and looking forward to a new season of hiking, biking, walking, frizbeeing and whatever events we can think of to make it a fun year. And we now have a pretty full event calendar for the spring and summer.

For a complete rundown of the AGM proceedings, link here >>>>>

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CORE AGM 2024 is on Wednesday May 29. 

CORE members, come and support the club. There will be a social time, with food, drinks and fun and a review of the 2023-3034 activities. Help vote in the new 2024-2025 executive. And please, have a look at the previous 2023 AGM minutes  so you can cast your vote to approve them at the meeting. See the CORE Activities calendar for further details at https://corehike.org/

Recent CORE Newsletters and Adventure Posts:

CORE Newsletter Winter_Spring 2024 – Dispatches from the Trenches (AKA – CORE’s Executive)

Highlights:

  • Successful Bearberry Cabin weekend,
  • Updated Car Pool Rates,
  • CORE’s Annual General Meeting – Wed. May 29 (2024) -7 p.m., 
  • CORE’s Facebook Group, 
  • CORE’s Spring Fling 2024, 
  • Spring Wiener Roast picnic
  • Spring and Summer Cycling Trips
  • Recent event photos

Spring Fling 2024 – March 17 to May 12. Get involved; have some fun; possibly win a prize!

Historic CORE Spring Activities

From spring hiking to urban walks to cycling and social events, CORE is encouraging its members to fill the calendar with lots of activities this spring. We invite all members to join in the fun!  You could win a MEC gift certificate during draws at our AGM on May 29.  The more you participate, the more chances to win! Check this link for details.

Are you new to CORE or haven’t been able to participate lately? Here is a great chance to join in and get to know some other members. Check the CORE calendar or watch for notifications, then sign up to have some adventures and fun.

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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK September-October 2024

Cho-La-Pass

Al Renner, a CORE member, has had an interest in Mount Everest and Everest Base Camp for many, many years. Recently he has taken his interest one step further by securing a guide to lead a private trek into Everest Base Camp this fall (2024). The trek will not follow the standard route as the group will be going via the Gokyo Lakes and Cho La Pass. It will be about 15 days of trekking. The dates are September 30th to October 19th, 2024. These dates are firm as Al has already paid the deposit for the group. The trip currently has room for 8 to 10 more hikers.

Read the full  details HERE. For more information, contact Al, at alfjrenner@gmail.com

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CORE Christmas Party 2023 – Read all about the CORE Christmas party on November 24, and sign up via the Activities/Registration page on the CORE website (member password required)


There once was a sly moose named Arty
Who loved to attend a CORE party
He wore a red hat and a matching red sash
And danced with his friends with regal panache

CORE Newsletter – Summer/Fall 2023 – Dispatches from the Trenches (AKA – CORE’s Executive).

AHA Bighorn Project – Volunteers Needed – posted 17 August 2023 – The Alberta Hiking Association (AHA) is looking for volunteers to undertake assessments of some of the most popular hiking trails in the Bighorn Region, starting in September, 2023 …. more at this link or contact Marla Zapach, AHA Project Coordinator at: coordinator@abhiking.ca

CORE Spring Newsletter – 22 Apr 2023

Highlights

  • Bearberry Cabins Weekend – September 8-10
  • CORE’s Upcoming Meetings (including the all-members AGM May 31
  • Spring Madness participation so far
  • The AGM on 31 May – Executive positions to be filled
  • …. and more

Spring Madness and Mentor a Member – During March and April, earn a chance to win a $25 MEC gift card,  by participating in events, coordinating events or mentoring a new coordinator

Carpooling News Bulletin February 2023 – Reduced carpool rate , new tool for estimating carpool contribution amounts, new fields on Calendar for posting carpool info

Newsletter – January 2023 – New meeting venue, CORE Facebook group, car pooling update, safe winter travel, Haskayne park access and more …

Safety tips by Darren Vonk, Kananaskis Public Safety Specialist Team

Cross-Country Ski Etiquette – Cross-country skiing has evolved an etiquette for trail use in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable activity for all.

CORE Christmas Party 2022 – Great food, movies, music, games and prizes.

Newsletter – Fall 2022 – CORE’s tricky new meeting location , Behavior that Matters on the Trail, Tour/Presentation at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Coordinators’ Mentoring Hike, and more….

Newsletter – Summer 2022 – Hiking, cycling and camping and some organizational etiquette

Newsletter – June 2022  – New Carpool Contribution Rate, Atmosphere Store Offering Discounts to Alberta Hiking Association member clubs,  CORE guest policy

June 2022 – Letter to the Membership

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