{"id":7699,"date":"2020-12-05T18:39:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T01:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=7699"},"modified":"2021-08-31T08:10:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T14:10:02","slug":"novemberdecember-2020-core-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=7699","title":{"rendered":"November\/December 2020 CORE Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November\/December 2020 CORE Newsletter<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Executive News<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Seasons Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Have a great holiday season!!!!!!!<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Coordinators Meeting for 2020\/21 Winter Planning on December 15, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">This meeting is for all hikers, planners, leaders, day-trippers, part-time walkers, nature lovers, photographers, xc-skiers, snowshoers, scramblers, even those who have never led an event. There will be lots of help and mentors and co-trip leaders, who would be happy to come along with you. We have many guide books, maps and computers to navigate any unknown routes. This meeting is for all current CORE coordinators and CORE members who are interested in becoming an event coordinator or just wishing to have someone else put on their favorite trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">CORE&#8217;s Executive trip coordinator will be holding this Coordinators meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7pm by Zoom. You will need to sign up for this event to Carol (our executive trip coordinator). Check the calendar for more information.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">A reminder to all current and new event coordinators, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?page_id=2348\"><strong>Event Coordinators Guidelines<\/strong><\/a> posted on the CORE website. These guidelines are a collection of knowledge representing years of experience in the mountains. They are meant to promote safety in our outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>2021 CORE Member Monthly Meeting <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Starting in the new year (2021) CORE executive is planning member meetings. The present and future COVID-19 AHS regulations will determine if and when CORE can hold these monthly member meetings. Executive is hoping to be able to start in January of 2021.<strong> STAY TUNED.<\/strong> CORE will be sending out calendar email notifications to members and information will also be in the newsletter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">There will be two changes. One the facility for meetings will now be held at the Bow Waters Canoe Club at 1975 &#8211; 26th street SE. Directions to facility below. The second change is that, for some of these monthly meetings, CORE will be holding Outdoor Adventure Films with free popcorn and beverages(wine) at these meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7801\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7801\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7801\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-adv-fill-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-adv-fill-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-adv-fill-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-adv-fill-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-adv-fill.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <em><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">C<span style=\"color: #ffcc00\">O<span style=\"color: #3366ff\">RE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><em><span style=\"color: #000000\">Outdoor Adventure Film<strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<h4><em><span style=\"color: #000000\">and &#8220;a little wine&#8221; Fest<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">(Free for members)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Film list and times to follow<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in future Newsletters<a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7804\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7804\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7804\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-film-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"79\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-film-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/core-film.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 79px) 100vw, 79px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CORE&#8217;s new meeting Facility is Bow Waters Canoe Club<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bow Waters Canoe Club is located just off Deerfoot Trail and 17th Ave SE.\u00a0 Address of the facility is 1975 &#8211; 26th Street SE.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7789\" style=\"width: 379px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7789\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7789\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7789\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BWCC-map-1-300x118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"369\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BWCC-map-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BWCC-map-1-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BWCC-map-1.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bow Waters Canoe Club map<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">From East or Westbound 17th Ave SE (see map below states 1A, which is 17th Ave)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Turn South on 26th Street SE (there is a set of lights at this intersection),<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7787\" style=\"width: 419px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7787\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7787\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7787\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7787\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BWCC-road-Screenshot-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BWCC-road-Screenshot-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BWCC-road-Screenshot.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>BWCC Road turnoff<\/strong><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ensure you are in the right hand lane and immediately turn right where the City of Calgary Utilities\/Electrical station is (it is a small black building with LED lights on it, indicated by the red arrow below).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Follow the road down to the parking lot. Take the stairs down to the club house building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>No November or December Monthly Member Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">CORE, ACTIVITIES\/EVENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Thank you for your patience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the Alberta government has re-opened the provincial parks and has announced that groups of up to 50 people can gather in the outdoors (while maintaining such practices as social distancing), CORE\u00a0 re-started the club on June 15th.\u00a0 CORE executive has put in place guidelines and recommendations for trip coordinators, and COVID-19 guidelines for keeping members safe, when participating in CORE activities\/events. CORE executive would like to thank all CORE members that put on hikes, bike rides, urban walk&#8217;s for their club members during this unprecedented time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">F<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">all\/Winter is now with us. Many more activities are planned for the coming months. Continue to watch your emails and CORE calendar for activities\/events. Since restarting the club on June 15th, 2020 CORE has put on many activities\/events. Have a look at the Activity Scoreboard below and\/or go to CORE photo album .<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Members are encouraged to read the Guidelines<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=7461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Hiking with CORE in the Time of COVID-19 pandemic.&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">If the province of Alberta mandates different requirements, the organization may have to make appropriate changes.\u00a0 If the situation changes a newsletter with the updated information will be sent to the members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CORE Photo Album<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">All CORE members participating in CORE activities are welcome and encouraged to post photos taken on your outings in the CORE website Photo Albums. There are Photo Management instructions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?page_id=2352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CORE Guides<\/a> web page. If you have any trouble uploading your photos, please ask the event coordinator or other experienced CORE member. Some guidelines when posting\u00a0photos:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Post just the highlights of the event<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">No parking lot photos. We should not identify members vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Do not post unflattering pictures of other members<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">If you mention a person&#8217;s name, use only the person&#8217;s first name<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Contacting your Executive<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">CORE has a couple of different purpose-oriented email addresses through which you can contact various <strong>executive members<\/strong>.\u00a0If you have a general question&#8217;s about the club, for instance upcoming presenters planned, event, etc, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:mailbox@corehike.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>mailbox@corehike.org<\/strong><\/a>. If it is a question about membership or joining the club, please direct your query to <a href=\"mailto:membership@corehike.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>membership@corehike.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Remember that our CORE Executive members are volunteers who also have day jobs and a life outside of CORE, so please be patient if it takes a few days to respond to your queries.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<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><\/div>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ACTIVITY SCOREBOARD<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Highlights of Activities\/Events<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Here are a few highlights from the CORE calendar of hikes from October 17, 2020 to November 22, 2020.\u00a0 Please visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/public.fotki.com\/corehike\/2020\/\"> CORE photo albums<\/a> for more pictures from recent and past activities.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/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;\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7709\" style=\"width: 395px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7709\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7709\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7709\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7709\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-17-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-to-Hertiage-Park-Hike-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"385\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-17-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-to-Hertiage-Park-Hike-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-17-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-to-Hertiage-Park-Hike.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 17 2020 North Glenmore to Heritage Park Hike<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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<div id=\"attachment_7711\" style=\"width: 461px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7711\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7711\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7711\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7711\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-Foran-Grade-Winter-Hike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-Foran-Grade-Winter-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-Foran-Grade-Winter-Hike-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-Foran-Grade-Winter-Hike-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-Foran-Grade-Winter-Hike.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 25 2020 Foran Grade Winter Hike<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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<div id=\"attachment_7713\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7713\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7713\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7713\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7713\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-X-Country-Ski-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-X-Country-Ski-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-X-Country-Ski-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-X-Country-Ski-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-25-2020-North-Glenmore-Park-X-Country-Ski.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 25 2020 North Glenmore Park X-Country Ski<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7716\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7716\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7716\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7716\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7716\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-30-2020-Long-Distance-Trail-Hike-WBC-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-30-2020-Long-Distance-Trail-Hike-WBC-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-30-2020-Long-Distance-Trail-Hike-WBC-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-30-2020-Long-Distance-Trail-Hike-WBC-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-30-2020-Long-Distance-Trail-Hike-WBC.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 30 2020 Long Distance Hike WBC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;..<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7718\" style=\"width: 457px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7718\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7718\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7718\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7718\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-Halloween-walk-in-South-Glenmore-Park-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-Halloween-walk-in-South-Glenmore-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-Halloween-walk-in-South-Glenmore-Park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-Halloween-walk-in-South-Glenmore-Park-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-Halloween-walk-in-South-Glenmore-Park.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 31 2020 Halloween Walk in South Glenmore Park<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7719\" style=\"width: 461px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7719\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7719\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7719\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7719\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-A-Mouse-in-the-House-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-A-Mouse-in-the-House-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/October-31-2020-A-Mouse-in-the-House.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 31 2020 A Mouse in the House<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7721\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7721\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7721\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7721\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7721\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Glenbow-Ranch-Provincial-Park-Hike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Glenbow-Ranch-Provincial-Park-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Glenbow-Ranch-Provincial-Park-Hike-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Glenbow-Ranch-Provincial-Park-Hike-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Glenbow-Ranch-Provincial-Park-Hike.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November 1 2020 Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Hike<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7723\" style=\"width: 461px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7723\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7723\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7723\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7723\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Forgetmenot-Ridge-Hike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Forgetmenot-Ridge-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Forgetmenot-Ridge-Hike-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Forgetmenot-Ridge-Hike-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-1-2020-Forgetmenot-Ridge-Hike.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7723\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November 1 2020 Forgetmenot Ridge Hike<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7725\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7725\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7725\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7725\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7725\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-4-2020-Prairie-Mountain-Hike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-4-2020-Prairie-Mountain-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-4-2020-Prairie-Mountain-Hike-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-4-2020-Prairie-Mountain-Hike-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-4-2020-Prairie-Mountain-Hike.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November 4 2020 Prairie Mtn Hike<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;..<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7736\" style=\"width: 459px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7736\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7736\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7736\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7736\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-6-2020-Lusk-Creek-Hike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-6-2020-Lusk-Creek-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-6-2020-Lusk-Creek-Hike.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November 6 2020 Lusk Creek Hike<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7743\" style=\"width: 462px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7743\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7743\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7743\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7743\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-11-2020-Remembrance-Day-Walk-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-11-2020-Remembrance-Day-Walk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-11-2020-Remembrance-Day-Walk.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November 11 2020 Remembrance Day Walk<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;..<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7744\" style=\"width: 463px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7744\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7744\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7744\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7744\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-14-2020-Ford-Knoll-Hike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-14-2020-Ford-Knoll-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-14-2020-Ford-Knoll-Hike-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-14-2020-Ford-Knoll-Hike-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-14-2020-Ford-Knoll-Hike.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November 14 2020 Ford Knoll Hike<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7796\" style=\"width: 462px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7796\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7796\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7796\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-22-2020-Deer-Ridge-Loop-Hike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-22-2020-Deer-Ridge-Loop-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/November-22-2020-Deer-Ridge-Loop-Hike.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">November 22 2020 Deer Ridge Loop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>News and Notes<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Parking Pass needed for Kananaskis Country, Cross Country Ski Areas<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=6736\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6736\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6736\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-15-2020-Cascade-Fire-Road-XC-ski-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-15-2020-Cascade-Fire-Road-XC-ski-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-15-2020-Cascade-Fire-Road-XC-ski-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/February-15-2020-Cascade-Fire-Road-XC-ski.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>A parking pass program has been implemented for the 2020\/2021 cross country skiing season in Kananaskis Park. Reason for the parking pass is due to the Government of Alberta stating in March 2020 they would no longer fund trail grooming in the Kananaskis area (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Mount Shark, Sandy McNabb, Ribbon Creek\/Kananaskis Village). Alberta Parks and Nordiq Alberta signed a cooperating agreement that will ensure winter trail grooming in these areas in Kananaskis, through a paid parking pilot program in Winter 2020-2021. These paid parking passes will pay for 190 kms of groomed trails in these areas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Winter trail users are asked to buy and display a day use or a full season parking pass when parking in any of these areas. You can purchase these parking passes online or at a local ski shop in Calgary, Canmore and Kananaskis Village. Cost of a day pass is $10 dollars and a season pass is $50 dollars. You need to download the pass and put the printed pass on the vehicle dashboard. You can also self-pay. Trail users in PLPP can fill out the self-pay parking pass form and deposit their parking fee in drop boxes located in Pocaterra and Elk Pass parking lots. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Snowshoers, alpine skiers, bikers and hikers can contribute if they like. Remember these activities still benefit from the use of these areas in the winter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Cross country skiers who do not display a parking pass in their vehicles will be informed and encouraged to purchase a parking pass on site or online. Volunteers will be in the parking lots to help inform people of the service for this parking fee. The program is voluntary. Each user can make their own decision to pay or not to pay for this park service (grooming x-country ski trails).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Note: Online purchases require an additional payment of $2 to $3 dollars for credit card processing charges. Processing charges do not apply for cash payments at retailers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">For more information go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kananaskisgrooming.ca\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordiq Alberta &#8211; (Kananaskis grooming) website.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Calgary Retailers selling parking passes:<\/strong> MEC &#8211; 830 10th Ave SW,\u00a0 Norseman &#8211; 4655 37th Street SW and LifeSport &#8211; 4711 85th Street NW.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Visitor Paid Parking in Downtown Banff by 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Due to parking challenges and traffic congestion and the millions of people that go to Banff every year is having an impact on people who live and work in Banff. Banff council is looking at ways to increase the turnover of parking spaces in the downtown while protecting and keeping residential streets available for those who live in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Banff is proposing paid parking for visitors and commuters, with free parking for residents for three hours of continuous parking. Residents would pay for parking in the user pay zone after 3 hours of continuous parking.Visitors would have too pay for parking in the core, they can choose to park for free in designated lots. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">The paid parking in the downtown core will be 7 days a week from 8 am to 8pm, year round. Banff council is discussing a discounted rate for winter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">This proposal is still in the final discussion stage by council. If all parking recommendations are accepted it should be approved and the paid parking program would be starting in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Map:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Red<\/strong> &#8211; on street residental parking by permit\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Green<\/strong> &#8211; on street paid parking (seasonal)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Thick Blue Lines<\/strong> &#8211; on street, free parking, very few of these<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Thin Blue Lines<\/strong> &#8211; short term parking only (Free with Seasonal Pay Parking Zone)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Canmore Council has Supported Recommendations to have Paid Downtown Parking Starting 2021<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_7780\" style=\"width: 405px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7780\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7780\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7780\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7780\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/canmore-downtown-TCK-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/canmore-downtown-TCK-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/canmore-downtown-TCK.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Canmore Downtown<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Paid downtown parking in Canmore was to start June 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, paid parking was not implemented. Canmore&#8217;s council supported the recommendations to implement paid parking in 2021. More details for review will be part of the upcoming budget process. Council still needs to debate the projected revenues versus the cost of putting in a paid parking system. Council has also supported a second recommendation for paid parking and associated parking ideals for high demand areas. This includes Quarry Lake, The Peaks of Grassi neighbourhood, Old Canmore Road and the Cougar Creek trailhead. After the budget meeting in November, a decision will be made on the issue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Female Grizzly Defending cub attacks hiker in Kananaskis Country<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6787\" style=\"width: 451px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=6787\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6787\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6787\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-6787\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1A-AJohnson-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1A-AJohnson-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1A-AJohnson-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1A-AJohnson.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Bow Valley Parkway<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">A man, hiking in the Pasque Mountain, at the southern end of Kananaskis country, in a cut block area, when he was attacked by a female grizzly bear. The man had come into a area where a cub and mother were feeding. The mother bear swatted him and knocked him down, then grabbed the man by the elbow and bit him. He played dead and the bear dropped him and ran off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Playing dead will work if you are being attacked by a mother grizzly defending her cubs.<\/strong> As you are not a threat anymore, she will leave and go find her cub. She is not attacking because she wants to eat you but to tell you to leave us a alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Playing dead is the wrong thing to do if attacked by a predatory bear.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>The hiker did have bear spray but was not easily accessible, the bear spray was in his back pack.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>When hiking in bear territory, travel in groups, make lots of noise, carry bear spray and have the bear spray easily accessible (within reach), be aware of your surroundings<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bears at this time of year spend their time in open areas such as meadows and cut blocks. As the food source is plentiful in these areas. In these areas make a lot of noise, also scan the area before\u00a0 proceeding into it for potential wildlife activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bears will have more trouble in hearing you near water. Once again make alot of noise and scan the area before proceeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Update to Canada Park Passes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">For pass holders with a Discovery Pass valid as of March 2020, Parks Canada will automatically extend the end date of Discovery Passes by 4 months. E.G. A Discovery Pass that would have originally expired March 2020 will now expire July 2020, similar if a Discovery Pass would have expired September 2020 will now expire January 2021. A Discovery Pass expires on the last day of the month. E.G. July 31, 2020. For more information go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca\/en\/decouverte-discovery\">Parks Canada website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Defend Alberta Parks Campaign<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>C<span style=\"color: #000000\">PAWS (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society) and AEN (Alberta Environmental Network) have teamed up to raise awareness of the Alberta Governments plans for provincial parks. This campaign is called Defend Alberta Parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">The website has information regarding the government&#8217;s decision to close parks and to contract out parks as well as coal mining in these parks. Parks are vital for Albertans and Canadians. They are asking Albertans to write to their MLA, Minister of Environment and\/or request a Lawn Sign stating, &#8220;Defend Alberta Parks.&#8221; The two organizations are asking for a donation for the lawn signs. For more information go to <a href=\"https:\/\/defendabparks.ca\/\">Defend Alberta Parks<\/a>, website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Friends of Fish Creek Park is offering different events regarding the park&#8217;s history, wildlife, archaeology and other events in the park this spring\/summer\/fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoffishcreek.org\/events\/\">Friends of <\/a>Fish Creek Park event calendar for daily and weekly events.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Friends of Kananaskis Park Event Series:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">For more information go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kananaskis.org\/what-we-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friends of Kananaskis Park event calendar.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Trailhead Parking Security<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">It has been reported that car break-ins and theft has been happening at trail-head parking lots. Be sure to lock up your belongings and ensure nothing is visible when you leave your vehicle to mitigate the visibility of tempting items for thieves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Trail Closures and Trail Report Link<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><em>Alberta Parks and Banff National Park are urging people to be bear aware. There have been multiple sightings of bears, and other wildlife in the parks. Depending on which park you are in, contact either Alberta Parks (403-591-7755)\u00a0or Parks Canada Banff office (403-762-1470)\u00a0if you\u00a0come in\u00a0close vicinity of a\u00a0bear, cougar, elk\u00a0or wolf.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/albertaparks.ca\/albertaparksca\/advisories-public-safety\/\"><strong>Alberta Parks Trail Reports<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"name\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/activ\/randonee-hiking\/etat-sentiers-trail-conditions\"><strong>Parks Canada Trail Report<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.braggcreektrails.org\/about-bragg-creek-ski-trails\/snowshoeinghikingbikingdog-walking\/\"><strong>Greater Bragg Creek Trail Report <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/albertaparks.ca\/albertaparksca\/advisories-public-safety\/\"><strong>Construction Closure &#8211; Barrier Lake Day Use Area and Trails\u00a0 &#8211; Sept 14, 2020 to June 25, 2021\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/bulletins\/423FAD2A-47E9-447B-93C8-2564112AE0D2\"><strong>Johnston Canyon Upper Falls Catwalk Closure &#8211; effective October 2, 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000\">Members Corner<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000\">The Members Corner section of the CORE Newsletter is meant to allow CORE Members to connect with other members of like interest, or to seek or sell outdoor equipment. Please submit any request\u00a0to <a href=\"mailto:mailbox@corehike.org\">mailbox@corehike.org<\/a> and include your contact info for interested parties to contact you. No photo&#8217;s of items\u00a0will be posted on CORE newsletter.\u00a0Also, please keep your words to a minimum (50 words or less). \u00a0Please note that the CORE Newsletter is in the public domain, and that by submitting a request, you give permission to CORE to publish your contact information thus provided. CORE will not act as intermediary in any resulting transactions. All members who submit any request have relinquished CORE from any and all liabilities, claims, suits,\u00a0and causes of action, and property (including loss of use or damage)\u00a0on the part of the CORE club (individually or collectively).<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<table border=\"2\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<td width=\"100%\"><em>{member&#8217;s AD and contact info to be posted here}<br \/>\n<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Adventure Stories<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>For all CORE members, this spot is for you. If you have a little story to tell about something you&#8217;ve seen on a CORE outing, or some article or book you may have read that you would like to share, please send it along and we&#8217;ll publish it in the next newsletter. Keep it to a couple paragraphs, and stick to topics related to the outdoors or the environment.\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:mailbox@corehike.org\">mailbox@corehike.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Hither and Yon<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>A reminder of every members responsibility to keeping yourself and your fellow hikers safe, during this unprecedented time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7810\" style=\"width: 414px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=7810\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7810\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7810\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7810\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Moose-Pond-Meadows-Kim-Kevin-Bob-Carol-Harvey-Pam-Laura-Candy-Sarah-Mike-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"404\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Moose-Pond-Meadows-Kim-Kevin-Bob-Carol-Harvey-Pam-Laura-Candy-Sarah-Mike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Moose-Pond-Meadows-Kim-Kevin-Bob-Carol-Harvey-Pam-Laura-Candy-Sarah-Mike-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-Moose-Pond-Meadows-Kim-Kevin-Bob-Carol-Harvey-Pam-Laura-Candy-Sarah-Mike-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-7810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Six feet\/two metres Social Distancing requirement by AHS and CORE guidelines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Every member in this photo is a minimum of six (6) feet\/two (2) metres apart, for social distancing guidelines.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Reminders:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">&#8211; <strong>Bring a mask in case you cannot social distance &#8211; 6 feet\/2 metres, or you need to go into an indoor area.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Stay six feet\/2 metres for social distancing when hiking and other events. Also, at rest breaks and lunch.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CORE&#8217;S COVID-19 Guidelines<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Keeping Members Safe on Events &#8211; These guidelines are for your safety and your fellow hikers safety as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Do Not sign-up if you are experiencing any illness or COVID-19 symptoms (go to Alberta Health Services website for COVID-19 symptoms).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Avoid non-family car pooling. Meet at trailheads or a designated place for convoying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Maintain physical distancing at all times. 6 feet\/2 metres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bring a mask with you for emergency use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bring your own supply of wipes\/hand sanitizer\/gloves\/toilet paper, as necessary and your first aid-kit. No Sharing!!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Do Not share food or drink.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Washrooms may not always be available, be prepared.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bring enough food, water, proper clothing\/shoes, equipment and bear spray. No sharing allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">There will be no stopping at places on the way or on the way back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Be aware of risks in participating and agree to accept the risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Remember to provide a cell phone # and emergency contact # to the coordinator when signing up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">No Trip Reports will be signed by members for the time being but coordinators are still required to submit a report.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">If you test positive for COVID-19 and were on a CORE event prior to the positive test please notify the coordinator of the trip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Note: Events may be changed or cancelled at short notice due to changes in government guidelines. The requirements above may change accordingly with updated government recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Remember: This too Shall Pass!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?attachment_id=5990\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5990\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5990\" src=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smiley-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smiley-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smiley-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smiley-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/corehike.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smiley.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\">Have Fun and Stay Safe!!!!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November\/December 2020 CORE Newsletter Executive News Seasons Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays Have a great holiday season!!!!!!! Coordinators Meeting for 2020\/21 Winter Planning on December 15, 2020 This meeting is for all hikers, planners, leaders, day-trippers, part-time walkers, nature lovers, photographers, xc-skiers, snowshoers, scramblers, even those who have never led an event. 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