{"id":8040,"date":"2021-03-20T08:44:01","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T14:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=8040"},"modified":"2021-08-31T08:07:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T14:07:49","slug":"februarymarch-2021-core-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=8040","title":{"rendered":"February\/March 2021 CORE Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

February\/March 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Executive News<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

MEMBERS MEETING MARCH 30, 2021 FROM 6.45pm to 8.15pm (via zoom)
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CORE’S FIRST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FILM FEST<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Join our first Outdoor Adventure Film Fest via Zoom. Five short films, of varying lengths, will be shown. Loved by All – The Story of Apa Sherpa(14 min.), The life of one Sherpa on Mount Everest.\u00a0 Beneath the Ice (16 min.), Canadian Will Gadd is the first to explore beneath a glacier in Greenland.\u00a0 Blood on the Crack (10 min.), One of the most excruciating rock climbs in the World, renowned for reducing fingertips to shreds.\u00a0 Circle of the Sun (5 min.), Stunning scenery and adventure in the Arctic.\u00a0 Mirna Valerio – Par for the Course (4 min.), Inspirational film when we feel we can’t go on… Grab your own liquid cheer and join us for a bit of socializing and adventure….until we can meet again in person. You must register for this event, as we will need to send you the Zoom link via email. Please go to the CORE CALENDAR to sign up. You must be signed up by 9.00 pm on March 29th.
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Hiking Apps – Something for Everyone<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Ever wondered when technology would reach the backcountry? The good news: it already has. There are plenty of apps and hiking companions that offer navigation and guidance without the need to be connected to WiFi.\u00a0 Click here<\/a> for a comprehensive guide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To All CORE Outdoor Event Participants:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Social (Physical) Distancing for COVID 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The club executive recently met (virtually of course) and talked about the current COVID-19 situation in Alberta. The second wave we are in now has been far worse than the first wave, and more seriously. The highly contagious U.K. and South Africa variants have also reached Alberta, albeit presently in small numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of this makes us now believe it would be prudent to put a stronger emphasis on physical distancing for the next few months at least. We are therefore requesting all trip participants to make a more concerted and conscious effort to physical distance from others, while xc skiing, snowshoeing or winter walking (and especially in the parking lots before – and after – the trips). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for helping us to keep our club members safe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0CORE’s new meeting Facility is Bow Waters Canoe Club<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bow Waters Canoe Club is located just off Deerfoot Trail and 17th Ave SE.\u00a0 Address of the facility is 1975 – 26th Street SE.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

From East or Westbound 17th Ave SE (see map below states 1A, which is 17th Ave)<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn South on 26th Street SE (there is a set of lights at this intersection),<\/span><\/p>\n

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BWCC Road turnoff<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Follow the road down to the parking lot. Take the stairs down to the club house building.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CORE, ACTIVITIES\/EVENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:<\/span>
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\u00a0CORE 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’s for their club members during this unprecedented time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter\/Spring 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>
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Members are encouraged to read the Guidelines “Hiking with CORE in the Time of COVID-19 pandemic.”<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

CORE Photo Album<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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 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:<\/p>\n