{"id":3970,"date":"2018-02-19T15:01:31","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T22:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=3970"},"modified":"2018-02-19T15:01:31","modified_gmt":"2018-02-19T22:01:31","slug":"february-2018-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=3970","title":{"rendered":"February 2018 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>EXECUTIVE CORNER<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399\">Missed the January meeting at the Norseman Outdoor Specialists store?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roughly 25 members filled the Norseman store on a cold January night (Jan. 30) to learn about snowshoeing and the \u201ctrue definition of winter\u201d from Justin Howse, the store\u2019s operations manager. We learned:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Winter conditions can exist even on a cold summer day (due to elements such as wind and rain). Always dress appropriately and be prepared for \u201cwinter-like\u201d conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Be aware of your surroundings when you are snowshoeing or x-c skiing (and make good decisions, such as not having lunch in an avalanche runoff zone or beneath a snow-covered slope).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">In winter, have a wick-away layer next to your skin, followed by a warm layer (such as fleece), and a soft shell jacket on the top. For more warmth, add another layer to the \u201cmiddle\u201d layer, rather than put on a hard shell jacket that may be rain-proof but doesn\u2019t breathe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">When going up and down hills on snowshoes, Justin suggests trying a \u201cherringbone\u201d technique when ascending, and a \u201csnowplough\u201d stance, similar to downhill skiing, when descending (being careful not to cross the tip of one snowshoe over the other).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399\">Embracing an Unusual Winter with &#8220;CORE Enthusiasm&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3038\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3038\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3038\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wells-Grey-Lots-of-snow-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wells-Grey-Lots-of-snow-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wells-Grey-Lots-of-snow-66x66.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/a>Swishing along ski trails, gliding through snow laden forests, exploring pristine landscapes on snowshoes\u2026CORE\u2019s winter season has featured many well-attended trips, fabulous snow conditions (and, admittedly, a few frosty days)\u2026. all mixed with lots of fun and adventure in the outdoors. Thanks to Cheryl, Lynn, Harvey, Carol, Mary, Pat, Julia Tsang, Katherine, Stu, John R., Anne-Marie, Julia Trangeled, David T., Edna, Cathie, Sarah, David M., and Pam for posting events and courses this winter. (Sorry if we missed anyone!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399\">Carpooling Contributions &#8211; A Suggestion from the Executive<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CORE\u2019s current carpool formula ($0.20 x total distance of trip divided by the number of people in the vehicle \u2013 including driver) was devised a number of years ago when gas prices were somewhat lower. With gas prices fluctuating like a yoyo and being fairly unpredictable in recent months, the executive would like to suggest the following:<\/p>\n<p>If gas prices are higher than $1.15 at the time of a CORE trip, drivers can consider requesting a donation based on $0.25, rather than $0.20. (E.g., $0.25 x total distance of trip divided by the number of people in the vehicle). We will leave it up to the discretion of the drivers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong>Interested in Volunteering for CORE?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are many ways that members can contribute to CORE:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">volunteer for the 2018-2019 executive (as a registered society we <em>must<\/em> fill four important positions: Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership, or risk having to dissolve the club);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">coordinate events (either in the city or in the mountains);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">volunteer to give a presentation at a monthly meeting or suggest ideas for future presentations (send an email to mailbox@corehike.org);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">nominate someone for the Chicken Mountain Award (send an email to mailbox@corehike.org);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">make suggestions or comments via mailbox@corehike.org<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong>CORE sponsored &#8220;Buy and Sell&#8221; Event<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch for further details in next month&#8217;s newsletter about a &#8220;Buy and Sell&#8221; event that CORE&#8217;s executive committee is planning for the April 2018 meeting.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong>March&#8217;s Monthly Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On March 27th, Dale Leckie, author of Rocks, Ridges and Rivers: The Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks, will give a slideshow on the geology of the Canadian Rockies, without referencing a lot of difficult-to-understand geological terms.<\/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;..<\/p>\n<h1><strong>ACTIVITY SCOREBOARD<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>January\/February 2018<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong class=\" wp-image-2977\">Here are a few highlights from the CORE calendar for January 18 &#8211; February 11. Please visit the CORE photo albums for more pictures from recent activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#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;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4025\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=4025\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4025\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4025\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4025\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-20-Evan-Thomas-Creek-snowshoe-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-20-Evan-Thomas-Creek-snowshoe-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-20-Evan-Thomas-Creek-snowshoe-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-20-Evan-Thomas-Creek-snowshoe-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-20-Evan-Thomas-Creek-snowshoe-1.jpg 1278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>January 20 &#8211; Evan Thomas Creek snowshoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>&#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;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3985\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3985\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3985\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3985\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-3985\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-21-Carol-Lindsay-Mike-Julia-Braille-Trail-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-21-Carol-Lindsay-Mike-Julia-Braille-Trail-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-21-Carol-Lindsay-Mike-Julia-Braille-Trail-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-21-Carol-Lindsay-Mike-Julia-Braille-Trail-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-21-Carol-Lindsay-Mike-Julia-Braille-Trail.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-3985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>January 21 &#8211; Pristine scenery along Braille Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" wp-image-3029\"><strong>&#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;..<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3988\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3988\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3988\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3988\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-3988\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Lusk-Creek-snowshoers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Lusk-Creek-snowshoers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Lusk-Creek-snowshoers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Lusk-Creek-snowshoers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Lusk-Creek-snowshoers.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-3988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>January 27 &#8211; Lusk Creek snowshoers brave the cold<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" wp-image-3029\"><strong>&#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;..<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3989\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3989\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3989\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3989\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-3989\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Tramline-Trail-ski-group-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Tramline-Trail-ski-group-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Tramline-Trail-ski-group-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Tramline-Trail-ski-group-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-27-Tramline-Trail-ski-group.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-3989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>January 27 &#8211; A wintery wonderland at Lake Louise<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>&#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;..<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3990\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3990\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3990\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3990\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-3990\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-28-Boulter-Bridge-Elk-Pass-Fox-Creek-ski-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-28-Boulter-Bridge-Elk-Pass-Fox-Creek-ski-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-28-Boulter-Bridge-Elk-Pass-Fox-Creek-ski-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-28-Boulter-Bridge-Elk-Pass-Fox-Creek-ski-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/January-28-Boulter-Bridge-Elk-Pass-Fox-Creek-ski.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-3990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>January 28 &#8211; Boulton Bridge-Elk Pass-Fox Creek ski<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" wp-image-3029\"><strong>&#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;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3977\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3977\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3977\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3977\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-3977\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Pat-Laz-and-Susan-Confederation-Park-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Pat-Laz-and-Susan-Confederation-Park-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Pat-Laz-and-Susan-Confederation-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Pat-Laz-and-Susan-Confederation-Park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Pat-Laz-and-Susan-Confederation-Park.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-3977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>February 10 &#8211; Pat, Laz, and Susan &#8211; snowshoeing at Confederation Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" wp-image-3029\"><strong>&#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;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3976\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3976\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3976\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3976\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-3976\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Happy-Skiers-at-Peter-Lougheed-Provincial-Park-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Happy-Skiers-at-Peter-Lougheed-Provincial-Park-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Happy-Skiers-at-Peter-Lougheed-Provincial-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Happy-Skiers-at-Peter-Lougheed-Provincial-Park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-10-Happy-Skiers-at-Peter-Lougheed-Provincial-Park.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-3976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>February 10 &#8211; Happy skiers at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" wp-image-3029\"><strong>&#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;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4001\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=4001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4001\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4001\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4001\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Geoff-up-to-his-hips-in-snow-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Geoff-up-to-his-hips-in-snow-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Geoff-up-to-his-hips-in-snow-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Geoff-up-to-his-hips-in-snow-768x1365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>February 11 &#8211; Is Geoff really up to his waist in snow?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" wp-image-3029\"><strong>&#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;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4000\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=4000\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4000\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4000\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4000\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Chris-after-a-close-encounter-with-the-snow-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Chris-after-a-close-encounter-with-the-snow-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Chris-after-a-close-encounter-with-the-snow-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-11-Chris-after-a-close-encounter-with-the-snow-768x1365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>February 11 &#8211; Chris after a close encounter with the snow<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>&#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;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong>FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING <\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Members and Guests \u2013 Please join us at Scarboro Community Centre 1727 \u2013 14<sup>th<\/sup> Avenue S.W. Tuesday, February 27, 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong>A Tour of Ancients Civilizations by One of our Own \u201cAncients\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3958\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3958\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3958\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sphynx.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"247\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sphynx.jpg 509w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sphynx-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/a>In 2017, Mike (a long-time CORE member) travelled to Egypt (March), Greece (July) and Cyprus (November). He will show some pyramids, sailing up the Nile, then move on to the Greek tour of Athens, Algina, Eleusis, Meteora, Delph, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Hydra, Patmos, Ephesus (in Turkey), Samos and back to Athens. Finally, a brief visit to Cyprus \u2013 Kouklia and Paphos.<\/p>\n<p>In the Greek part, Mike will talk about several of the ancient monuments (not including himself), Greek art, dancing, walking, food, drink, sunsets and cats (there are a lot of cats in Greece).<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong>NATURE NEWS &amp; NOTES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>NON-CORE EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nikki Heim &#8211; March 15, 2018:\u00a0<em>Wolverine Populations in South-Central Alberta\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the Friends of Kananaskis as Nikki reveals when the fierce wolverine meets its match, providing a glimpse into factors influencing a declining population in Kananaskis Country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University of Calgary &#8211; Science Theatres ST 135, 527 Campus Place NW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>7:00pm &#8211; 8:00pm<\/p>\n<p>General Admissions \u2013 $5 Suggested Donation \u2013 No Pre-Show Ticket Sales<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #333399\">\u00a0<strong>A BIRD&#8217;S EYE VIEW<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=3438\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3438\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3438\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-Birds-Eye-View.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-Birds-Eye-View.jpg 598w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-Birds-Eye-View-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NON-CORE EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fundraiser Event \u2013 Great Divide Trail Association <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Mar 15<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>A journey of adventure, discovery &amp; survival<\/em><\/p>\n<p>An evening of stories with Brian Keating, as he takes the audience on a high energy adventure through some of the major mountain ranges of the world. Brian Keating is a regular on CBC Homestretch and was awarded the 2017 Stan Hodgkiss Canadian Outdoorsperson of the Year Award by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Brian is a wildlife advocate, a pilot, scuba diver and mountaineer and has hiked, explored and advocated for wildlife across the globe, including Canada\u2019s own Great Divide Trail.<\/p>\n<p>All profits from the event will be invested in the completion and environmental protection of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatdividetrail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Divide Trail.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong>:<br \/>\nRegular:\u00a0 $30.00, Students:\u00a0 $15.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Details:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>When<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Thursday, March 15, 7:00 \u2013 9:00pm, doors open at\u00a06:30pm<br \/>\n<strong>Where<\/strong>:\u00a0 John Dutton Theatre,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=616+Macleod+Trail+Southeast,+Calgary&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">616 Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>How to Get a Ticket:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Click here:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgdta_brian_keating-a_walk_in_the_mountains.eventbrite.ca&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Cad3ad886d8c242a91d9008d55e8f7957%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636518892664128988&amp;sdata=d2pAOg9twEsu%2BbMd2s2f18j8WaTmqH6%2B86ymchaE4Fk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tickets available on eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please share this info with others and help us spread the word about our event with Brian Keating!<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;.see you on the trails &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>CM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EXECUTIVE CORNER Missed the January meeting at the Norseman Outdoor Specialists store? 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