Last update - Feb. 15, 2004
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PROGRAMS, MEETINGS
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2004 - 7:00PM
"Day Hiking in our Own Backyard"
NMC-Great Lakes Campus-Rm 211-Traverse
City
Kate Pearson, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy will present a program on "Day Hiking In Our Own Backyard". The Conservancy has acquired a couple of new properties that offers exciting adventures for the day hiker.
Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2004 - 7:00PM
"Taking Better Photos on your Hiking Trip"
NMC-Main Campus-Oleson Center-Traverse
City
Tom Haxby, a GTHC member will present a program on "Taking Better Photos On Your Hiking Trip". Tom is a professional photographer who has won several awards for his work, including the Florida Trail Association's annual award. Tom has had numerous photos published and sold. He has four galleries on the Internet that you may view by going to:
http://www.pbase.com/tom_haxby/traverse_city
Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2004 - 7:00PM
"Exploring Nature at Grass River"
NMC-Main Campus-Oleson Center-Traverse
City
Mark Randolph, Executive Director, will join us to share "Exploring
Nature at Grass River". Mark will update us on their many classes starting
in May. Did you know that the Grass River Natural Area has 6 miles of great
hiking trails? A day hikers' delight!
Tuesday, May 17, 2004 - 7:00PM
"Wildflowers and Spring"
Hickory Hills - Traverse City
Tom Haxby, GTHC member and employee of the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, will lead us in a great evening outing at Hickory Hills to explore
the many wildflowers and spring budding trees within the city limits of Traverse
City. Meet at the west end of Randolph Street and wear comfortable walking
shoes.
Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2004 - 7:00PM
"Trail Food-Beyond Jerky & Gorp"
NMC-Main Campus-Oleson Center-Traverse
City
Joan Young, North Country Coordinator for lower Michigan, will present
"Trail Food, Thinking Beyond Jerky and Gorp". This is a presentation
on how to dehydrate your food for backpacking. She also will promote her new
book released in August – North Country Cache: Adventure On A National Scenic
Trail.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2004 - 7:00PM
"Tom Brown’s Wilderness Survival and Tracker School"
NMC-Main Campus-Oleson Center-Traverse City
GTHC's own Rick Halbert will share his most recent experience with the Tom Brown's Wilderness Survival and Tracker School. This is a follow-up to his presentation in March 2003. Tom Brown operates the most successful school of its type in the country and has written many books on tracking, wilderness survival, Native American philosophy, and living in harmony with the earth
2005
OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005
NCT - Snowshoe
Time: Call
Leaders: John Heiam & Lois Goldstein
We are heading to an area where we would like to reroute the NCT off of the Shore-to-Shore Trail south of Sheck’s Place Campground on the Boardman River. Dick Naperala and Arlen Matson have done some exploring in this area and have found some beautiful large white pine trees along 22-Mile Creek. Let’s go have a look! This three to four hour hike will be primarily off trail. For exact meeting time and directions to the trailhead, call John or Lois at (231) 938-9655 or e-mail johnheiam@charter.netSunday, Feb. 27, 2005
Sand Lakes - Snowshoe
Time: 1:30 PM
Leader: Carolyn Francis
We will meet at the main parking lot off Broomhead Road, hike out to some of the lakes and enjoy the scenery on our four to five mile loop. After the hike some of us will stop at TraVino’s to refuel. If you wish to contact Carolyn ahead of time, please e-mail her at: carolyn_a_francis@hotmail.comSaturday, Mar. 5, 2005
NCT - Snowshoe
Time: 10:00 AM
Leader: Mike Schaeffer
We will meet at the Muncie Lakes trailhead parking lot off Ranch Rudolf Road (about one mile east of the intersection with Rennie Lake Road). From the parking lot we will walk south on the new section of trail that was just built last fall. We will hike for two - three hours and then adjourn to a local eatery for lunch. If the snow is gone, we will just hike. If the weather looks really bad, call Mike Schaeffer or Debby Page at (231) 947-9379 to see if the hike will take place.Sunday, Apr. 3, 2005
Vasa Trail - Hike
Time: 1:00 PM
Leaders: John Heiam & Lois Goldstein
We will meet at the main VASA trailhead and walk the 10 K loop, picking up all the small debris that is left behind by a winter’s worth of skiers. In previous years we have found ski pole baskets, power bar wrappers, and ski wax wrappers. This is not a big job. It is a pleasant walk at a casual pace with friends. If the weather is really bad, call John or Lois at (231) 938-9655 to find out if the hike is still going to take place.
Saturday, Apr. 9, 2005
Discovering the NCT
Hike – US131 to M186
Time: 9:00 AM
Leader: Betsy Duede
We will meet at the Lone Pine Restaurant in Kingsley and figure out the best way to spot cars. The Lone Pine is on the north side of 113, about a half-mile east of the corner of 113 and Garfield/611 (better known as downtown Kingsley). Since this hike covers about 8 miles, bring a lunch, or at least plan on watching the others eat lunch! For information prior to the hike, contact Betsy by phone at (231) 946-4524 or e-mail: pedalpushers272@cs.comSunday, Apr. 10, 2005
Sand Lakes - Hike
Time: 1:00 PM
Leaders: John Heiam & Lois Goldstein
We will meet at the main Sand Lakes trailhead off Broomhead Road and walk the middle loop and pick up all the small debris that is left behind by a winter’s worth of skiers. This is not a big job, and in fact, can be lots of fun. It will be a pleasant walk at a casual pace with friends. If the weather is really bad, call John or Lois at (231) 938-9655 to find out if the hike is still going to take place.Saturday, Apr. 16, 2005
Discovering the NCT
Hike - Anderson Creek to Baxter Bridge
Time: 9:00 AM
Leader: Pete Ostrowski
We will meet at the Baxter Bridge Campground and figure out the best way to spot cars. Then we’ll walk the nine miles from Anderson Creek back to Baxter Bridge. This should take four or five hours so bring a pack with a lunch, water, and other appropriate gear. To find the Baxter Bridge Campground from the T.C. area, drive to Kingsley and go east out of town on 113. Turn south on Summit City Road, jog west for 1/4 mile on County Line Road, then proceed south on 29 ˝ road. After you cross the bridge, the campground will be on your left. If you have questions about the hike, call Pete at (231) 271-4983.
Saturday, Apr. 23, 2005
Discovering the NCT
Hike - M37 to Anderson Creek
Time: Mid Morning – Call for time
Leaders: Bob and Marty Johnson
This will be a one-way 6 mile hike involving a car spot, so you should bring a lunch. Call Bob and Marty at (231) 271-8778 for directions to the meeting location.
Sunday, Apr. 24, 2005
Discovering the NCT
Hike –US131 to Dell Road
Time: 9:00 AM
Leader: Betsy Duede
We will meet at the Lone Pine Restaurant in Kingsley and figure out the best way to spot cars. The Lone Pine is on the north side of 113, about a half mile east of the corner of 113 and Garfield/611 (better known as downtown Kingsley). Since this hike covers about 9 miles, you should bring a lunch, or at least plan on watching the others eat lunch! For information prior to the hike, contact Betsy by phone at (231) 946-4524 or e-mail: pedalpushers272@cs.comNon Club Sponsored Activities
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