{"id":2656,"date":"2016-07-15T19:50:09","date_gmt":"2016-07-16T01:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=2656"},"modified":"2021-08-31T09:27:30","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T15:27:30","slug":"july-2016-core-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=2656","title":{"rendered":"July 2016 CORE Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

June-July 2016 ACTIVITY SCOREBOARD<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

We’re having a great start to our early Summer season, despite some rain. From June 19 to July 13<\/strong> there were 13 outings posted on the calendar, from urban walks, tennis and social dining to some mountain trips, ranging from intermediate level to scrambles.\u00a0<\/span> A pretty comprehensive schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few highlights:
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\u00a0<\/strong>\"June<\/a><\/p>\n

June 25 Legacy Trail Bike Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n

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June 25 Trail to Boom Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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June 26 Powderface Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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July 2 Windy Peak<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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July 13 The Turret Scramble<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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July 13 The Turret Scramble – View from the Top<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For more trip photos visit the CORE photo album under “Activities” on the CORE Website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

June 2016 Club Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

The June members meeting featured Author of “Handbook of the Canadian Rockies” and Rocky Mountains expert Ben Gadd.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What more can be said. Ben gave us a fascinating and highly entertaining presentation. What an adventurous spirit!<\/span><\/p>\n

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July 2016 Club Meeting<\/strong>
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Tuesday July 26, 2016 – 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our meetings are open to the public, so don’t be shy. Join us at the Scarboro Community Hall, 1727 – 14 Ave SW. The presenter for the evening will be:<\/span><\/p>\n

Wildlife Safety and Personal Preparedness in the Wilderness <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presenter: Justin Howse – Operations Manager at Norseman Outdoor Specialist<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The guest presenter will be Justin Howse, an IGA Professional Interpretive Hiking Guide. Wildlife safety and personal preparedness are among the most common issues for hikers in the Canadian Rockies. Justin will be covering proper wildlife safety and personal care to help you stay safe during your hiking adventures. Topics such as bear safety, tick management, dehydration and personal care will be touched on throughout the evening. Justin has spent much of his lifetime in the many wild places of this country. He is trained in Wilderness First Aid, has a diploma in Biological Sciences, and years of Wilderness Survival Training. He is currently the Operations Manager at Norseman Outdoor Specialist. Ice climbing, hiking and snowboarding are some of the ways he enjoys spending his time in the Canadian Rockies.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>SAFETY<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"Black_Bear_eating__large\"<\/a>Synopsis from Wildsmart.ca<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0Berry season is underway and bears have been seen eating buffalo berries all over the Bow Valley. The Volunteer Stewards have been out on the Legacy Trail\u00a0cutting\u00a0buffalo berry\u00a0bushes in an effort to encourage bears to eat elsewhere. Trail users can help reduce the chances of a conflict occurring by being loud, especially while traveling between Canmore and the Park Gate, and by learning to use bear spray and\u00a0carrying it with them. Bears are very protective of food, so make sure that you do not surprise feeding bears! <\/span>Current closures and warnings can be found on the WildSmart webpage<\/a><\/strong>. Check it before heading out to the Bow Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be vigilant while on trails, make noise, preferably travel in groups and carry bear spray. Report any encounters with bears to the Kananaskis dispatch @ (403) 591-7755.<\/span><\/p>\n


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<\/a>EXECUTIVE CORNER<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Contacting your CORE Executive
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Members are welcome to contact your Executive via email. Our email addresses are available on the<\/span> Executive Contact Info<\/a><\/strong> page on the CORE website. Use your Member password to access.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for Hike Leaders and Participants<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The CORE Executive has had some feedback from coordinators and participants on how we can improve the hiking experience. Here are a few tips and guideline reminders you might consider incorporating into our forays into the mountains:<\/span><\/p>\n