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Well another successful season of hiking and cycling has come and gone, and I would like to say a special thank you to all those that stepped forward as leaders as well as thank you to all members for continuing to make the Club such a successful organization. Thanks also, to Wally and Gang who are now busy with snowshoeing. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. IMPORTANT DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR -Spring AGM March 16, 2010 -Fall AGM Sept. 21,2010 -Banquet Oct. 23, 2010 -Rossland Bike trip Sept. 13-17th, 2010 Other events will be posted in the Spring Trekker George Ferguson President |
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Sunday Hikes
I would like to thank all those who led hikes in 2009 and helped to make it another successful season. Thanks also to those who have agreed to lead hikes in 2010, some for the first time. The 2010 schedule includes Camel's Hump, (love the hike but hate the road!), Hunters Range, and Sitkum Ridge, which is on the Goat Mt. trail east of Sugar Lake. Meanwhile, Carlayne and I will be looking for new hikes in Australia this winter, so get your passports renewed! Colin Baxter - Sunday Hiking Coordinator Ramblers Merry Christmas everyone and may 2010 bring you good health and happiness. November brought to a close another successful year of Rambling with 970 hikers taking part over the season. A big thank you to the Club members who helped by volunteering to lead, sweep and trail clear. See you back on the trails March 30, 2010. Donna |
Book For those of you who might be struggling for last-minute ideas for stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts, you might consider a copy of the Club's 'Hiking Trails' book (7th Edition) in full colour and with maps. Cost to Club Members is $12.00, available from Fred Swirp (250-260-5777) or Suzie Sims (250-546-8185). Important Notice The Vernon Outdoors Club has an expectation that each individual is able to keep up with the average participant on any given activity. It is the exclusive right of VOC Leaders to refuse to allow anybody in their activity if, in his or her opinion, the participant is, (for example), inadequately equipped or physically unfit. HIKERS AND RAMBLERS PLEASE NOTE Above-the-ankle hiking boots are required for all hikes. Leaders may decline to allow anyone without proper footwear to participate. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PETER LEGG 2010 MEMORIAL HIKE The 2010 campout will take place on Tuesday, July 27th. and Wednesday, July 28th. at Illecillewaet Campground in Glacier National Park. (66km east of Revelstoke on the right-hand side before you get to Rogers Pass summit.) No reservations are available or required. Colin Baxter, (250-558-3356), is the hike leader. Tuesday, July 27th. 1pm - Great Glacier trail - One way distance 3km, elevation gain 300m with good views of Mt. Sir Donald and other peaks. Wednesday, July 28th. 9am - Asulkan Valley trail, (last hiked by the Club in 2005.) One-way distance 6.5km, elevation gain 925m. A strenuous hike with views of glaciers, mountain peaks and waterfalls. For those wishing to do a shorter hike, you can turn around at the 3rd. bridge on the Asulkan trail, (approx 2hrs. one-way), or hike to Marion Lake on the Abbott Ridge trail, 2.2km/1.5hrs uphill one-way, with a 425m elevation gain. Meeting place for both hikes: Follow the hiker signs at the end of the paved campground entrance road up a short gravel road to the old railway right-of-way. (Pass the ACC's Wheeler hut set back on your left at the top of the gravel road.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROSSLAND BIKE CAMP Co-Hosts: Gerry and Eve Zanussi, Tel. 545-7047 and Fred and Grace Takagi, Tel. 545-2484 Direct all inquiries including route information to Fred or Gerry. Location: Rossland. Dates: 13 to 17 September 2010 All of the rides were scouted in June 2009 by all or some of the following: Patty and Terry Brill John and Lynn Young George and Donna Ferguson George and Sharon Reid Gerry and Eve Zanussi Fred and Grace Takagi Not everyone did all of the rides but those that did ride considered all of the rides to be quite suitable. A big Thank-you to the scouters for helping us out. A short description of each ride with the proposed dates follows. We may choose to change the schedule if the weather poses a problem. Any type of bike/tire will be suitable for all of the rides except the Rossland Summit on Wednesday, see recommendations. Nancy Green Park, Monday, 13 September Leader George Reid Red Mountain to Nancy Green Park and back. Meet 9:00 AM at Red Mountain Ski Resort. Bring a lunch. Distance: 48.6 km. Beautiful facility at Nancy Green Park for Lunch Deep Lake, Tuesday, 14 September Leader: Colette Silva Waneta to Deep Lake and return. Meet at the Waneta Junction Wal Mart 9:00 AM. We will caravan to the start point near the USA border. Don't forget your passport as we cross into the USA. Bring a lunch. Distance 42 km. One medium climb, then Washington Flat, except, you get to descend the initial climb. Pancake Breakfast, Wednesday 15 September, 8:00 AM, Lion’s Campground, Bernie and Dianne Lutes. Garbage Bag Salad, Wednesday 15 September, 5:00 PM, Lion’s Campground, Jo Anne Gianiorio and Barrie Miramatsu. First Summit, Wednesday 15 September. Leader: Morris Goruk From the Lions Campground to the Rossland First Summit we ride on compacted gravel and it is mostly moderate uphill with level areas (or shallow climbs) interspaced. Leisurely downhill back to the campground for an early finish. Wider tires are recommended for the summit portion. Ride commences at the Lion’s Campground at 10:00 AM, Distance: 28 km. No toilets at the Summit. If you bring a lunch leave it in your car as we will eat when we return to the campground. For those who would like a longer ride there will be an add-on along the old Trail-Rossland railbed from the Lions Campground to Warfield and back. If you wish to ride the add-on bring a lunch (and leave it in the car). Mountain bikes are recommended for the railbed portion. Champion Lake Golf Course, Thursday, 16 September. Leader: George Ferguson Start at Waneta Junction, to Columbia Gardens Road, to Fruitvale and on to the Champion Lake Golf Course, return via Fruitvale and Montrose to Waneta Junction. The ride commences from the Waneta Junction Wal Mart at 9:00 AM. One climb on Columbia Gardens Road, then Kootenay flat, except one nice downhill at the end. Distance: 38.4 km. Option to buy lunch at the golf course or bring your own. 7 Mile Dam, Friday, 17 September Leader: Gerry Zanussi Ride from the Waneta Junction Wal Mart at 9:00AM. Bring a lunch. Proceed south on 22A onto Seven Mile Dam Road to Seven Mile Dam. All of the rides out of Rossland are very scenic but this ride is spectacular. The ride takes us along the Columbia River and the Pond d’ Orielle river. From 7 Mile Dam, it's an easy ride back to Waneta Junction for an early finish. No Toilets at the Lunch Spot. Accommodation/Food Everything is quite close to the Lion's Campground. For Information about Rossland try the Chamber of Commerce at: http://www.rossland.com The Lion's Campground will have lots of room and does have 30 amp service. The caretaker is Suzy Lotecki…Tel: 250 362 7197. No Reservations accepted 932 Black Bear Drive, PO Box 1353 Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 Casa Alpina Motel, owner/manager is Markus Nellen Complimentary continental breakfast Some units with kitchenettes available Lower end but nice clean units - good value Tel.: 1-800-663-0203 or 250 362 7364 email: info@casaalpina.ca Website: www.casaalpina.ca Free Wireless. Junction of Hwy 3B & 22 PO Box 1071 Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 The hotel in Rossland is the Prestige Mountain Resort, GM Benjamin Leversedge Can provide accommodations, dining and nightlife apparently. Expect it to be more upscale and more expensive than the Casa Alpina Tel.: 1-877-737-8443 ext. 9 or 250 362 7375 Fax.: 250-362-7373 email: Benjamin@PrestigeHotels.ca or rossland@prestigehotels.ca Website: www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com 1919 Columbia Avenue PO Box 1958 Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 Angela's B&B and Guest House Suites with kitchens. Hot tub. Wireless Internet. Log fire. BBQ. Older houses, comfortably renovated, good value. Can come with or without breakfast. Make sure both parties understand whether or not breakfast is included. 1520 Spokane Street & 1882 Victoria Avenue (locations are very close) PO Box 944 Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 Tel.: 250-362-7790 Cell: 250-512-9099 Website: www.visitred.com Email: angela@netidea.com Red Door In Guesthouse (B&B) Newly renovated guestrooms with queen sized luxury beds. Captain's Room has four-piece ensuite with soaker tub. South View Room has private entrance and a four-piece ensuite with soaker tub and separate eating area with wet bar. Cots or crib available. One block from main street. Free wireless. Tel.: 604-836-3359 Email: bookings@rosslandreddoorin.ca Website: www.rosslandreddoorin.ca 2290 Leroi Avenue Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 Red Mountain Resort. Condos, a little upscale, and not cheap. Red Mountain Central reservations supervisor, Shawna Strobel Tel.: 1-877-969-7669 or 250 362 7013 extension 201 Fax.: 250-362-5534 Email: shawna@redresort.com or reservations@redresort.com Website: www.redreservations.com PO Box 670 Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 Colander Restaurant, Trail, BC, 1475 Cedar Ave, (250) 364-1816 Good Italian food, good value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Member Discounts of 10% available at: Simply Delicious - Sun Country Cycle - Marc's Footcare (30th Ave.) 10% off hiking boots only - Life Style Natural Foods (VGM - regular priced supplements) 10% discount at Valhalla when you present the VOC Membership Card (Subject to change) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||