{"id":1871,"date":"2015-09-07T02:05:01","date_gmt":"2015-09-07T08:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?page_id=1871"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:15:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:15:47","slug":"newsletter-blogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?page_id=1871","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter Blogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<h1>CORE Winter-Spring Newsletter<\/h1>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"741\" height=\"953\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-pg-1-Winter-Spring-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-pg-1-Winter-Spring-2026.jpg 741w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-pg-1-Winter-Spring-2026-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"740\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-pg-2-Winter-Spring-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-pg-2-Winter-Spring-2026.jpg 740w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-pg-2-Winter-Spring-2026-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<h2>CORE Spring Schedule<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"885\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recent-events.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recent-events.jpg 885w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recent-events-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recent-events-768x226.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Hey CORites, short of a massive dump of snow, we&#8217;re moving ahead with plans for some winter hikes and spring activities. Check out the CORE event calendar for details at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brownbearsw.com\/cal\/corecalgary\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.brownbearsw.com\/cal\/corecalgary<\/a>  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"608\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-schedule-2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-schedule-2026-1.jpg 608w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-schedule-2026-1-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Spring schedule 2026<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, contact the CORE executive at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mailbox@corehike.org\">mailbox@corehike.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h1>Winterize your ebike<\/h1>\n<p>&#8230; posted by Stu<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10188\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture.jpg 837w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-768x381.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>DON&#8217;T be alarmed. Old man Winter has not arrived yet, but &#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>It may be a bit early (here in YYC) to be putting your ebike away for the winter, but here are a few tips to consider when the time comes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean your bike before storage, especially before storing it for the winter because over time any residue salt\/water can cause corrosion on metal parts. (Remember: don\u2019t use high-pressure water!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Store Your Battery Partially Charged \u2013 But Not Too Low! <strong>Ideally, when storing the battery for a long period ensure it has less than 100% charge<\/strong>&nbsp;(5 bars, if you have an indicator on your battery) but more than 40% (2 bars). Do not store your battery on its charger or attached to your ebike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lube Your Chain. Every time you wash your chain or put your ebike away for the season, you should&nbsp;<strong>put a bit of bicycle-specific chain lube on your entire chain<\/strong>. Do not use other lubricants like WD-40 as they tend to attract grit whereas bicycle specific lube (available at any bike store) repels grit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep Your Electric Bike in a Dry Place. It\u2019s a good idea to store it in a cool, dry place away from the elements like a basement or garage. It\u2019s especially important to&nbsp;<strong>keep&nbsp;your battery in a cool place, preferably below 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F)&nbsp;<\/strong>as high heat or extreme cold will lessen its&nbsp;lifespan.<\/li>\n<li>Check your tire pressure. Don\u2019t put your bike away with flat tires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more detailed guidance, here are a few helpful links:<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to winterize your E-bike&#8230;(in 5 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=99Wso3AY7Bc\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=99Wso3AY7Bc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>4 Ways To Winterize Your Electric Bike<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pedegoelectricbikes.ca\/4-ways-to-winterize-your-electric-bike\/\">https:\/\/pedegoelectricbikes.ca\/4-ways-to-winterize-your-electric-bike\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ebike Winter Storage and Use Best Practices <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aventon.com\/blogs\/aventon_bikes\/ebike-winter-storage\">https:\/\/www.aventon.com\/blogs\/aventon_bikes\/ebike-winter-storage<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/h1>\n<h1>CORE Newsletter &#8211; Fall 2025<\/h1>\n<p>We&#8217;ve had a great summer, folks. Thanks to Carolyn, below is a synopsis of the club activities so far this season and more to come. You can find the full newsletter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1llEfjNmRvZ7hzVJT2UM690H_Lfvzsh1l\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&lt;HERE&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In brief&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10182\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-header-Sept-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-header-Sept-2025.jpg 816w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-header-Sept-2025-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-header-Sept-2025-768x314.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>____________________________________________________<\/h1>\n<h1>A Message from Foothills Search and Rescue (SAR)<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10136\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAR.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SAR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With summer slowly starting, Foothills SAR and regional teams are preparing for a busy season. While we are always free-of-charge, here are some things to do to help avoid needing a rescue:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Leave a Trip Plan from @bcadvsmart with people who can pass on this information to 911.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Make sure you research the trail and area well in advance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_u\/alberta_parks?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeUm5dDhZacGWScuR9xvAcTkgABBSb1ZJC3XmH2Xv1lMFZZ_-oPgSAoudSUpA_aem_-Hu5ob-RgoMN_bmeIOrTEA\"><strong>@alberta_parks<\/strong><\/a> has great trail conditions info, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_u\/albertawildfire?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeUm5dDhZacGWScuR9xvAcTkgABBSb1ZJC3XmH2Xv1lMFZZ_-oPgSAoudSUpA_aem_-Hu5ob-RgoMN_bmeIOrTEA\"><strong>@albertawildfire<\/strong><\/a> can keep you informed on any fires in the area.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Take a course through the many great regional providers, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_u\/yamnuskamtnadv?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeYU3pucuST2djsf02OxO24E7yczapJPQDUljvm8z58IbuNrnjr0IkO2ajicE_aem_fQOHIy313n9rL-o3BHRiPA\"><strong>@yamnuskamtnadv<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_u\/ucoutdoorcentre?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeYU3pucuST2djsf02OxO24E7yczapJPQDUljvm8z58IbuNrnjr0IkO2ajicE_aem_fQOHIy313n9rL-o3BHRiPA\"><strong>@ucoutdoorcentre<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_u\/rmadventuremed?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeUm5dDhZacGWScuR9xvAcTkgABBSb1ZJC3XmH2Xv1lMFZZ_-oPgSAoudSUpA_aem_-Hu5ob-RgoMN_bmeIOrTEA\"><strong>@rmadventuremed<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_u\/acmg.ca?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeH2gEaKz8O3s2x4SdNfd9kHsrmS7VXRQC2GvzuOZIEqxSgjma_xkjeF8c3NE_aem_vCDTImnYU8X1R7Xvi57fqw\"><strong>@acmg.ca<\/strong><\/a> professional guides.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Make sure to take the 10 essentials, found on our wilderness safety page:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foothillssearchandrescue.ca\/wilderness-safety\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeYU3pucuST2djsf02OxO24E7yczapJPQDUljvm8z58IbuNrnjr0IkO2ajicE_aem_fQOHIy313n9rL-o3BHRiPA\"><strong>https:\/\/foothillssearchandrescue.ca\/wilderness-safety\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Especially with area closures due to the G7 Summit, wildfire season beginning, and snow hazards still present in the alpine, taking these precautions can help you have a fun, successful, time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/kananaskiscountry?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVm7lxwOxuNtjRSd8rXOH8tab4xs-gVP-cU7QbZz9901dQSOqy0x6hjphjRIVQW-SljevIxVAcsHZH9GnORYLLaZczu6vTehaLypD388Ze6-mmNrMJqisqnC-18dMhePEPJYQ-2GMjfRk59rakfrsThwEMPfFG3t8iVMYsShs-GVo_xoFJeSmUzVRcFMz4wMuLFbbZe-adTbUksy29AVNcqyUU_0LTiL3JfJa23UiPsulKJngtehiIwDpuPjYL69SQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R\"><strong>#kananaskiscountry<\/strong><\/a> without needing our services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR EVERY WILDERNESS OUTING<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Headlamp or Flashlight&nbsp;(DO NOT rely on a cellphone for lighting) \u2013 Carry Extra Batteries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fire-making Kit&nbsp;\u2013 Lighter (preferred, as it is weather-resistant), Waterproof Matches, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Signaling Devices&nbsp;\u2013 Whistle, Mirror, Orange Tarp, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Clothing&nbsp;\u2013 Rain\/Wind Protection, Warmth Layers, Hat, Gloves for year-round protection (avoid cotton as it stays wet and cold)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Food and Water&nbsp;(min. 1L per person)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Navigation&nbsp;\u2013 Hiking Map of Region, Compass<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication&nbsp;\u2013 InReach Device, SPOT Device, ZOLEO Device, Cellphone, etc. (fully charged, with portable charger as backup)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>First Aid Kit&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucalgary.ca\/ActiveLiving\/registration\/Browse\/All\/Wilderness-First-Aid\">Know How to Use It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency Shelter&nbsp;\u2013 Orange Hiking Tarp, Group Shelter\/Bothy Bag, Bivy Bag, etc. (brightly coloured for visibility)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Multitool and Repair Kit&nbsp;\u2013 Electrical or Duct Tape, Zip-ties, Buckles, Straps, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Bear) Spray with Holster&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosphereinstitute.org\/bearspray\">Know How to Use It<\/a>. Important Locally for a Year-Round Wildlife Deterrent.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_u\/sarvac.acvrs?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXFSbHFWaG9uMXlhRTJmcAEeH2gEaKz8O3s2x4SdNfd9kHsrmS7VXRQC2GvzuOZIEqxSgjma_xkjeF8c3NE_aem_vCDTImnYU8X1R7Xvi57fqw\"><strong>@sarvac.acvrs<\/strong><\/a> @searchandrescuealberta9 @kananaskissafety <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/kananaskis?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVm7lxwOxuNtjRSd8rXOH8tab4xs-gVP-cU7QbZz9901dQSOqy0x6hjphjRIVQW-SljevIxVAcsHZH9GnORYLLaZczu6vTehaLypD388Ze6-mmNrMJqisqnC-18dMhePEPJYQ-2GMjfRk59rakfrsThwEMPfFG3t8iVMYsShs-GVo_xoFJeSmUzVRcFMz4wMuLFbbZe-adTbUksy29AVNcqyUU_0LTiL3JfJa23UiPsulKJngtehiIwDpuPjYL69SQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R\"><strong>#kananaskis<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/foothills?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVm7lxwOxuNtjRSd8rXOH8tab4xs-gVP-cU7QbZz9901dQSOqy0x6hjphjRIVQW-SljevIxVAcsHZH9GnORYLLaZczu6vTehaLypD388Ze6-mmNrMJqisqnC-18dMhePEPJYQ-2GMjfRk59rakfrsThwEMPfFG3t8iVMYsShs-GVo_xoFJeSmUzVRcFMz4wMuLFbbZe-adTbUksy29AVNcqyUU_0LTiL3JfJa23UiPsulKJngtehiIwDpuPjYL69SQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R\"><strong>#foothills<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/foothillssar?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVm7lxwOxuNtjRSd8rXOH8tab4xs-gVP-cU7QbZz9901dQSOqy0x6hjphjRIVQW-SljevIxVAcsHZH9GnORYLLaZczu6vTehaLypD388Ze6-mmNrMJqisqnC-18dMhePEPJYQ-2GMjfRk59rakfrsThwEMPfFG3t8iVMYsShs-GVo_xoFJeSmUzVRcFMz4wMuLFbbZe-adTbUksy29AVNcqyUU_0LTiL3JfJa23UiPsulKJngtehiIwDpuPjYL69SQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R\"><strong>#foothillssar<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/canadianrockies?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVm7lxwOxuNtjRSd8rXOH8tab4xs-gVP-cU7QbZz9901dQSOqy0x6hjphjRIVQW-SljevIxVAcsHZH9GnORYLLaZczu6vTehaLypD388Ze6-mmNrMJqisqnC-18dMhePEPJYQ-2GMjfRk59rakfrsThwEMPfFG3t8iVMYsShs-GVo_xoFJeSmUzVRcFMz4wMuLFbbZe-adTbUksy29AVNcqyUU_0LTiL3JfJa23UiPsulKJngtehiIwDpuPjYL69SQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R\"><strong>#canadianrockies<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/searchandrescue?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVm7lxwOxuNtjRSd8rXOH8tab4xs-gVP-cU7QbZz9901dQSOqy0x6hjphjRIVQW-SljevIxVAcsHZH9GnORYLLaZczu6vTehaLypD388Ze6-mmNrMJqisqnC-18dMhePEPJYQ-2GMjfRk59rakfrsThwEMPfFG3t8iVMYsShs-GVo_xoFJeSmUzVRcFMz4wMuLFbbZe-adTbUksy29AVNcqyUU_0LTiL3JfJa23UiPsulKJngtehiIwDpuPjYL69SQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R\"><strong>#searchandrescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>_______________________________________________________<\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">CORE AGM 2025<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10109 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-Flash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-Flash.jpg 612w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-Flash-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/> The <strong>CORE AGM will be held on held Wednesday, May 21, 2025<\/strong> in the Marda Loop Community Hall. There will be refreshments, snacks, a slide show, a presentation highlighting the club&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OMi7staAySIL6XAWmm04NuGSFXzUqK8n\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10103\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-AGM-2025-Call-for-Nominations.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-AGM-2025-Call-for-Nominations.jpg 960w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-AGM-2025-Call-for-Nominations-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-AGM-2025-Call-for-Nominations-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some members have already volunteered to be nominated to the exec, and you can see the full slate of positions at this<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OMi7staAySIL6XAWmm04NuGSFXzUqK8n\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>link.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Members also will have the opportunity to review and approve the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1K4wD1EeBAPtzb6zDdO7AfImjuFA9UHpH\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minutes from the 2024 AGM<\/a><\/strong>, as well as<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cTIs1oBc0ig4cuw1pfWHhT5OVUo48-bP\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> revised CORE Bylaws<\/a> which have been updated to be in line with current club operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownbearsw.com\/cal\/corecalgary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CORE calendar<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp; for further updates on the AGM.<\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CORE&#8217;s <em>Spring Fling 2025 March 15 to May 11<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong><em>Get involved; have some fun; possibly win a prize!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10090\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"897\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-Header.jpg 897w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-Header-300x58.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-Header-768x147.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s AGM on May 21, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The more you participate, the more chances you have to win! Embrace the Spring Fling!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more details, please <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FylJp8gNGJFIgvzWpLhSJv9vcxymvDBB\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&lt;click here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FylJp8gNGJFIgvzWpLhSJv9vcxymvDBB\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"html-h4 xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1vvkbs x1heor9g x1qlqyl8 x1pd3egz x1a2a7pz xod5an3\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1603h9y x1u7k74 xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">CORE Yoho\/Field Winter Fun Weekend<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">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.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">An a side note, CORE has conducted 81 events so far in the club year (June 2024-May 2025) with more to come.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">Here are some photos from the Yoho\/Field weekend, and a chart of CORE&#8217;s activities so far.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\">\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2955\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2955 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slider\" data-height=\"400\" data-width=\"700\">\n<div id=\"metaslider_container_2955\">\n<div id=\"metaslider_2955\">\n<ul class='slides'>\n<li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10070 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-16 10:15:23\" data-filename=\"Truffle-Pig-Lodge-scaled-700x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Truffle-Pig-Lodge-scaled-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2955 slide-10070 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Truffle Pig Lodge\" \/>\n<div class=\"caption-wrap\">\n<div class=\"caption\">Truffle Pig Lodge<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10072 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-16 10:16:17\" data-filename=\"Wish-this-bench-was-warmer-scaled-700x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wish-this-bench-was-warmer-scaled-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2955 slide-10072 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Wish this bench was warmer\" \/>\n<div class=\"caption-wrap\">\n<div class=\"caption\">Wish this bench was warmer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10073 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-16 10:16:36\" data-filename=\"Skiing-at-Emerald-Lake-scaled-700x400.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skiing-at-Emerald-Lake-scaled-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2955 slide-10073 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Skiing at Emerald Lake\" \/>\n<div class=\"caption-wrap\">\n<div class=\"caption\">Skiing at Emerald Lake<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10075 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-16 10:17:10\" data-filename=\"2024-2025-Events-to-16-Feb-2025-692x395.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-2025-Events-to-16-Feb-2025-692x395.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2955 slide-10075 msDefaultImage\" title=\"2024-2025 Events to 16 Feb 2025\" \/>\n<div class=\"caption-wrap\">\n<div class=\"caption\">2024-2025 Events to 16 Feb 2025<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Disposing of old Bear Spray Canisters<\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\">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:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 x1fey0fg x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/waste\/residential\/household-hazardous-waste-drop-off-program.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2zF6HeqEpmG3m9_-tXDcsgkNf4t0fNVTf3aZOVPWRLeD1r9mjKzIfP07w_aem_F3wVQljqogNdU3f0RzwpZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/&#8230;\/household-hazardous-waste-drop&#8230;<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Fire hall 15 in Bowness is pictured below.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div id=\"attachment_10030\" style=\"width: 351px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10030\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10030\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bowness-Firestation-15-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"341\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bowness-Firestation-15-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bowness-Firestation-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bowness-Firestation-15-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bowness-Firestation-15-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bowness-Firestation-15-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bowness-Firestation-15-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-10030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bowness Firestation #15<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10031\" style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10031\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10031\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bearspray-bin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bearspray-bin-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bearspray-bin-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bearspray-bin-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bearspray-bin-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bearspray-bin-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-10031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bearspray bin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<h2>CORE 25 Years Past and Present<\/h2>\n<p>November 29, our club celebration night for our annual Christmas party, AND the club&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>In between the various presentations, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1dqXtXjhxOYvOJMZYXlduf6H6AtdI7RnQ\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Year-in-Review slide show<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We kicked off the festivities with a short <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VSD1ps6nc3Z5WFjmZuhSfnkBMA1-r0Cv\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slide show<\/a><\/strong> commorating the people and remarkable events surrounding the beginnings of the club in 1999.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9966\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-25-years.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1013\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-25-years.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-25-years-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CORE-25-years-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9964 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Christmas-Party-Dinner-is-served-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"456\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Christmas-Party-Dinner-is-served-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Christmas-Party-Dinner-is-served-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Christmas-Party-Dinner-is-served-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Christmas-Party-Dinner-is-served-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Christmas-Party-Dinner-is-served-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Christmas-Party-Dinner-is-served-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here we are lining up for dinner. Aimee T, the club&#8217;s founding matriarch (1999), joined us for the occasion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9965 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-the-games-begin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-the-games-begin-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-the-games-begin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-the-games-begin-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-the-games-begin-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-the-games-begin-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Let-the-games-begin-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some after dinner games and other hijinx. There are some more party photos in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/public.fotki.com\/corehike\/2024\/core-25th-aniversar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photo album<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div>\n<p>After dinner we were treated to an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VYkDr4FlusLFmpbtekW60KFrHnC7E4IE\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI-generated slide show<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9967 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-crew-were-all-nestled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-crew-were-all-nestled.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-crew-were-all-nestled-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-crew-were-all-nestled-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-crew-were-all-nestled-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-crew-were-all-nestled-66x66.jpeg 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; for mountain hikers&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em><b>&#8216;Twas<\/b><b> the dawn before hiking, and up in the Rockies,<br \/>\nNot a soul was yet moving, no scrambles or <\/b><b>walkies<\/b><b>;<br \/>\nThe gear was all packed by the door with&nbsp; great care,<br \/>\nIn hopes that tomorrow, clear skies would be there.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9968 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Sleigh-and-reinbikers.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Sleigh-and-reinbikers.jpeg 1792w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Sleigh-and-reinbikers-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Sleigh-and-reinbikers-1024x585.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Sleigh-and-reinbikers-768x439.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Sleigh-and-reinbikers-1536x878.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; for those avid cyclists &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Imagine a <\/b><b>ride<\/b><b>, Santa\u2019s sleigh <\/b><b>in the lead,<\/b><b><br \/>\nDrawn by ten e-bikes, all built for speed;<br \/>\nWe\u2019ll set off from the north, with pedals in sync,<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Skyward we\u2019ll <\/b><b>soar, in a dream, don\u2019t you think.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div>\n<p>And to finish up, another <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1BjWu18YxGF4NO4qHNKsVQf-1aBCaLC4l\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slide show featuring some archival photos<\/a><\/strong> of events and people in the early days of the club.<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9969 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1999-Founding-member-Aimee-at-Snowy-Edworthy-Potluck.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1999-Founding-member-Aimee-at-Snowy-Edworthy-Potluck.jpeg 1266w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1999-Founding-member-Aimee-at-Snowy-Edworthy-Potluck-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1999-Founding-member-Aimee-at-Snowy-Edworthy-Potluck-1024x697.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1999-Founding-member-Aimee-at-Snowy-Edworthy-Potluck-768x523.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1999 &#8211; A Snowy Edworthy&nbsp; Potluck<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9971 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005-Heart-Mtn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005-Heart-Mtn.jpg 2032w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005-Heart-Mtn-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005-Heart-Mtn-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005-Heart-Mtn-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005-Heart-Mtn-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2005 &#8211; Heart Mountain hike<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9973 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014-Tent-Ridge-200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014-Tent-Ridge-200.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014-Tent-Ridge-200-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014-Tent-Ridge-200-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014-Tent-Ridge-200-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014-Tent-Ridge-200-1536x863.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2014 &#8211; Tent Ridge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9978 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021-Ha-Ling-with-EEOR-to-the-left-Lady-Mac-in-the-back-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021-Ha-Ling-with-EEOR-to-the-left-Lady-Mac-in-the-back-1.jpg 2016w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021-Ha-Ling-with-EEOR-to-the-left-Lady-Mac-in-the-back-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021-Ha-Ling-with-EEOR-to-the-left-Lady-Mac-in-the-back-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021-Ha-Ling-with-EEOR-to-the-left-Lady-Mac-in-the-back-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021-Ha-Ling-with-EEOR-to-the-left-Lady-Mac-in-the-back-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2021 &#8211; Ha Ling winter hike<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9970 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002-Crypt-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"421\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002-Crypt-Lake.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002-Crypt-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002-Crypt-Lake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002-Crypt-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002-Crypt-Lake-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2002 &#8211; Crypt Lake hike&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9972\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009-Dickson-Bike-Trip-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009-Dickson-Bike-Trip-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009-Dickson-Bike-Trip-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009-Dickson-Bike-Trip-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009-Dickson-Bike-Trip-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009-Dickson-Bike-Trip-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009-Dickson-Bike-Trip-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2009 &#8211; Dickson Bike Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9975 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-West-Wind-Pass-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-West-Wind-Pass-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-West-Wind-Pass-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-West-Wind-Pass-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-West-Wind-Pass-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-West-Wind-Pass-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2016 &#8211; West Wind Pass hike<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9976 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Horse-Creek-Road-ride-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Horse-Creek-Road-ride-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Horse-Creek-Road-ride-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Horse-Creek-Road-ride-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Horse-Creek-Road-ride-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Horse-Creek-Road-ride-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-Horse-Creek-Road-ride-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 &#8211; Horse Creek Road ride<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div>\n<p>So that was it. We had a wonderful time. See you all again next year.<\/p>\n<h2>________________________________________________________________________<\/h2>\n<h2>CORE Christmas Party 2024 and 25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary celebration<\/h2>\n<h6>In brief &#8211; Friday, November 29, 6PM. Register by November 22.<\/h6>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9958 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical_holiday_animals_feast.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical_holiday_animals_feast.jpg 1792w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical_holiday_animals_feast-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical_holiday_animals_feast-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical_holiday_animals_feast-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical_holiday_animals_feast-1536x878.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This year we will hold our CORE Christmas Party together with our 25th Anniversary celebration on <strong>Friday, November 29 in the Upper Hall of Marda Loop Community Centre,<\/strong> 3130 \u2013 16<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;St. SW. Doors open at 6:00, dinner at 6:45.<\/p>\n<p>There will be great food, movies, music, games and prizes. Dinner will be a professionally catered hot traditional Christmas feast consisting of a fresh \u201cWinters\u201d 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&nbsp;included.<\/p>\n<p>Cost: $30 Member &#8211; $35 Non-members (guests).<\/p>\n<p>Registration and Payment options are made through the CORE website on the Activities\/Registration page at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/corehike.org\/?page_id=3837\">corehike.org\/?page_id=3837<\/a> (use your CORE member password to access).<br \/>\nFill in and submit the form at the bottom of the page.<br \/>\nYou can pay with PayPal, credit card, or by cash\/cheque.<br \/>\n<strong>**DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND RECEIPT OF FEES IS NOV. 22ND.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>REGISTRATION STARTS, OCTOBER 23.<\/strong> Numbers are limited to 50 seats, so sign up early.<br \/>\nIf you have questions, contact the CORE executive at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mailbox@corehike.org\">mailbox@corehike.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>________________________________________________________________________<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1K3PkRkegJzVyQp9Jy0u84ouBtqGHKn9I\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">CORE Newsletter&nbsp;Summer\/Fall 2024<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b><i>In brief:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>** <b>33<\/b> trips (July-Sept) **<\/li>\n<li>+ Upcoming AltaLink Wellness Fair booth<\/li>\n<li>Save the date: Christmas Party (<u><b>Friday November 29th)<\/b><\/u><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Quick request: email the CORE mailbox if you read the Newsletter<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Click or scan here&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1K3PkRkegJzVyQp9Jy0u84ouBtqGHKn9I\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9932 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-QR-code.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-QR-code.png 600w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-QR-code-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-QR-code-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newsletter-QR-code-66x66.png 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>__________________________________________________________________________<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Autumn News Bulletin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9921\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autumn-Blog-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autumn-Blog-header-1.jpg 840w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autumn-Blog-header-1-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autumn-Blog-header-1-768x130.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Come one, come all to host trips in October (larch hikes, autumn&nbsp;bike rides, city park walks etc).&nbsp;<\/strong>It&#8217;s a beautiful time of year. Let&#8217;s have&nbsp;a wealth of trips posted for the fall season. If you&#8217;re new to coordinating, but would like to host a trip, we&#8217;d be happy to find an experienced coordinator to co-coordinate with you. Email the executive at mailbox@corehike.org.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9924\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banner-closeup-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banner-closeup-2-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banner-closeup-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banner-closeup-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banner-closeup-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banner-closeup-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1abPd0Z_vjM33hw9TIU7I_XWP6KZ_3Ki3\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CORE News for July 23<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9910\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/July-Highlites.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/July-Highlites.jpg 628w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/July-Highlites-300x47.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Highlights<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>West Wind Pass<\/li>\n<li>Powderface Ridge<\/li>\n<li>Edgemont Ravines-Nose Hill-UofC-Bow Pathway bike ride<\/li>\n<li>Cox Hill hike<\/li>\n<li>Fullerton loop<\/li>\n<li>Ball python spotted slithering around Kananaskis Country<\/li>\n<li>Bear bluff charge prompts warning for Ribbon Creek in Kananaskis<\/li>\n<li>Air quality advisory issued for Bow Valley<\/li>\n<li>Jasper park evacuated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>==============================================<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #339966;\">CORE AGM 2024 News Flash<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9856\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGM-2024-News-Flash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGM-2024-News-Flash-1.jpg 864w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGM-2024-News-Flash-1-300x56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGM-2024-News-Flash-1-768x144.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>For a complete rundown of the AGM proceedings, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1nqsGOjOm7MYNcb0kb6GauJcLyJGLVe46\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=118393777734981692749&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link here &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>==============================================<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">CORE AGM 2024 is on Wednesday May 29.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12zSsCYnuTk-OyBxQdUnPVTWThkU8y5ws\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previous 2023 AGM minutes <\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;so you can cast your vote to approve them at the meeting. See the CORE Activities calendar for further details at <a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/corehike.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Recent CORE Newsletters and Adventure Posts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1eycGULs8ZzRN9XBMEX-2AK-bihbxePqf\/view?pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CORE Newsletter Winter_Spring 2024<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211;&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Dispatches from the Trenches (AKA \u2013 CORE\u2019s Executive)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-Fling-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"701\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-Fling-Banner.jpg 701w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-Fling-Banner-300x52.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', serif; color: #44546a;\">Successful Bearberry Cabin weekend, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', serif; color: #44546a;\">Updated Car Pool Rates, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', serif; color: #44546a;\">CORE\u2019s Annual General Meeting \u2013 Wed. May 29 (2024) -7 p.m.,&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #202124;\"><span style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">CORE\u2019s Facebook Group,&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #202124;\"><span style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">CORE&#8217;s Spring Fling 2024,&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Spring Wiener Roast picnic<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Spring and Summer Cycling Trips<\/li>\n<li>Recent event photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cAydFjNLzl542d8XgB2Nb5hj0hLzVuiG\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Spring Fling 2024<\/strong><\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;<strong><em>March 17 to May 12.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Get involved; have some fun; possibly win a prize!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9806\" style=\"width: 874px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9806\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9806\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-Collage-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-Collage-2024.jpg 864w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-Collage-2024-300x42.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spring-Collage-2024-768x107.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-9806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Historic CORE Spring Activities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>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!&nbsp; You could win a MEC gift certificate during draws at our AGM on May 29.&nbsp; The more you participate, the more chances to win! Check this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cAydFjNLzl542d8XgB2Nb5hj0hLzVuiG\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a><\/strong> for details.<\/p>\n<p>Are you new to CORE or haven\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/177gNyNvN3dwKaPayR7cSh6CigfSKyVkG\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK September-October 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9802\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9802\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9802\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cho-La-Pass.jpeg-300x225.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cho-La-Pass.jpeg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cho-La-Pass.jpeg.webp 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-9802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Cho-La-Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Al Renner, a CORE member, has had an interest in Mount Everest and Everest Base Camp for many, many years. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">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.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The trip currently has room for 8 to 10 more hikers. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Read the full&nbsp; details <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/177gNyNvN3dwKaPayR7cSh6CigfSKyVkG\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>. For more information, contact Al, at <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"mailto:alfjrenner@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">alfjrenner@gmail.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12qTv6k8Z1Vy_DL4_RyGoj_LzxxzGflJ3\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CORE Christmas Party 2023<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>Read all about the CORE Christmas party on November 24, and sign up via the Activities\/Registration page on the <a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?page_id=3837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CORE website<\/a> (member password required)<\/p>\n<pre><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-9769\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Moose-2-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"115\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Moose-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Moose-2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Moose-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Moose-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Moose-2-66x66.jpeg 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 115px) 100vw, 115px\" \/>\nThere once was a sly moose named Arty\nWho loved to attend a CORE party\nHe wore a red hat and a matching red sash\nAnd danced with his friends with regal panache<\/pre>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11C9Y8tUSFoL0L1jkgnyTj8MjSEJejhX3\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CORE Newsletter &#8211; Summer\/Fall 2023<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Dispatches from the Trenches (AKA \u2013 CORE\u2019s Executive).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wbz2L0LuguzBURJLScIDSvwUjUP9hsWS\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AHA Bighorn Project &#8211; Volunteers Needed<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <em>posted 17 August 2023<\/em> &#8211; 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 &#8230;. more at this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wbz2L0LuguzBURJLScIDSvwUjUP9hsWS\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a> <\/strong>or contact Marla Zapach, AHA Project Coordinator at: <a href=\"mailto:coordinator@abhiking.ca\">coordinator@abhiking.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mRmF8rV4ngq0mANS6T-DZn7mXavfnwAx\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CORE Spring Newsletter<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 22 Apr 2023<\/p>\n<p>Highlights<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bearberry Cabins Weekend \u2013 September 8-10<\/li>\n<li>CORE\u2019s Upcoming Meetings (including the all-members AGM May 31<\/li>\n<li>Spring Madness participation so far<\/li>\n<li>The AGM on 31 May &#8211; Executive positions to be filled<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;. and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1AJgoUnwzqJ6l7chEwkNlPg1rQc5hhWev\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Spring Madness and Mentor a Member<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; During March and April, earn a chance to win a $25 MEC gift card,&nbsp; by participating in events, coordinating events or mentoring a new coordinator<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FSHyLWsmos7TEkyX24Q0vXKPm50J44BV\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carpooling News Bulletin February 2023<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: initial;\">Reduced carpool rate , n<\/span><span style=\"color: initial;\">ew tool for estimating carpool contribution amounts, n<\/span>ew fields on Calendar for posting carpool info<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15o9m24mnQz5cg4qt35iaWvQIVexMtHcs\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Newsletter &#8211; January 2023<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; New meeting venue, CORE Facebook group, car pooling update, safe winter travel, Haskayne park access and more &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mwVLFOJ3OlV1hU-2LDL94drodxmUI7t3\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Safety tips<\/strong><\/a> by Darren Vonk, Kananaskis Public Safety Specialist Team<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12IXaRXZCM6KAX0Ew3dkhyxjGZwUvINAq\/view?usp=share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cross-Country Ski Etiquette<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Cross-country skiing has evolved an etiquette for trail use in order to ensure a&nbsp;<em>safe<\/em>&nbsp;and enjoyable activity for all.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1drtXUEGRpbAMlconAvq_Oh_eaNeiIl80\/view?usp=share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CORE Christmas Party 2022<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Great food, movies, music, games and prizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1PpImtRDWFLx2kb5FprWSlfCCK3cm1s8h\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsletter &#8211; Fall 2022<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><span id=\"page364R_mcid8\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">CORE\u2019s tricky new meeting location , Behavior that Matters on the Trail, Tour\/Presentation at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Coordinators\u2019 Mentoring Hike, and more&#8230;.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1j7JDr3btQPlb8To7iLF4xv-rZFwM861u\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Newsletter &#8211; Summer 2022<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Hiking, cycling and camping and some organizational etiquette<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1eV2xXqlk2Kr43_0fH-I3Qu7EKy7-e9PU\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsletter &#8211; June 2022<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp; &#8211; New Carpool Contribution Rate, Atmosphere Store Offering Discounts to <a href=\"https:\/\/abhiking.ca\/membership-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alberta Hiking Association<\/a> member clubs,&nbsp; CORE guest policy<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XlWQ0iOvY1m_a9ss69V4sq4bNIZHAR5V\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 2022 &#8211; Letter to the Membership<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<section class=\"columns\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"holder\">\n<article class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"flexslider floated-post-slideshow\">\n<ul class=\"slides\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9248\" rel=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/lp10-vi-220x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\t<\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9248\">April 2022 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"meta\">\n<li><em class=\"date\">May 1, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"flexslider floated-post-slideshow\">\n<ul class=\"slides\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9158\" rel=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Insert-8-220x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\t<\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9158\">January to March 2022 Newsletter<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"meta\">\n<li><em class=\"date\">March 25, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"col last\">\n<div class=\"flexslider floated-post-slideshow\">\n<ul class=\"slides\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9030\" rel=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCF6169-th-220x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\t<\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9030\">November\/December 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"meta\">\n<li><em class=\"date\">December 20, 2021<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CORE Newsletters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9248\">April 2022 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9158\">January to March 2022 Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"current\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=9030\">November\/December 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=8751\">September\/October 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=8463\">July\/August 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=8289\">May\/June 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=8155\">April 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=8040\">February\/March 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=7888\">December 2020 January 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=7699\">November\/December 2020 CORE Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=3885\">Pat&#8217;s Awesome Ice Climbing Adventure- December  2017<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=3218\">The Perfect Pine Tree Pollen Storm &#8211; June 2017<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=3136\">Wilderness Emergencies &#8211; May 2017<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=3095\">Waterton\u2019s Rowe Lakes\/Lineham Ridge Trail &#8211; April 2017<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=2891\">How to Choose the Right Snowshoes &#8211; November 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=2797\">Chilkoot Trail Adventure &#8211; Nov 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=2641\">Tips for Hike Leaders and Participants &#8211; July 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=2300\">WHAT HAPPENED ON MANASLU? &#8211; March 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=2052\">Canoeing the Land of the Voyageurs &#8211; January 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CORE Winter-Spring Newsletter &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. CORE Spring Schedule Hey CORites, short of a massive dump of snow, we&#8217;re moving ahead with plans for some winter hikes and spring activities. Check out the CORE event calendar for details at https:\/\/www.brownbearsw.com\/cal\/corecalgary If you have questions, contact the CORE executive at&nbsp;mailbox@corehike.org. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Winterize your ebike &#8230; posted by Stu [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width.php","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1871"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1871"}],"version-history":[{"count":165,"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1871\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10249,"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1871\/revisions\/10249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}