Semiwhite trail maintenance 24 05 16

 A team of 5 showed up at the park to clear the Semiwhite creek trail.

We have cleaned it every year that I have been here. This is the worst shape that I recall. dozens of trees down, some right across the trail and others diagonal. lots of brush and sticks.. We worked hard for 3.5 hours and got it all done save for 1 tree that is 24 inches across that our saw won't cut through. It is high enough to pass under for now. We need the gas saw to complete it.

We lunched at campsite #1 and returned via the water line trail. We cleared that too on the return leg, though it was in far better nick.

People are starting to use the park. There was a boat and couple of kayaks at the dock.

Not much water down the creek, arbutus in flower, blue ball lily, lily of the valley, all on the way..

saw a fresh antlered bull moose on the way back.

thanks Mark, Keith, Ginette, and Emily for joining me

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Yard sale reminder 24 05 16

 REMINDER - Deadline to submit priced items for the yard sale is Friday, May 17th.  Please contact Don at 705-461-8003 to make arrangements for your drop off.  Thank you.

Grant's trail maintenance 2024 05 14

 A group of six set off with tools in hand to tackle the encroaching bush and downed trees along Grant's trail today. The blackflies did their best to dissuade us from our task but were not successful. A big thank you to those who were able to lend a hand as we were able to do the entire trail, it is much appreciated.

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Blue Sky Lake abandoned copper mine 2024 05 11

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Grants Trail-trail maintenance 2024 05 10

 On Tues, May 14th we will be going to Grant's trail, this will predominantly be a trail clearing hike. If you are interested in helping out please bring gloves or safety glasses & bug spray ( if you have them ) and extra water. The plan is to park on Stanrock,  go in then around the trail and back out to Stanrock...time and conditions permitting.

Hiker Chicks Cancelled 2025 05 10

 HIKER CHICKS GET TOGETHER

This month's get together is cancelled. 

Wolf run 2024 05 09

 Ten of us + a gazillion black flies hiked down Wolf Run for the Thursday afternoon outing!  As usual conversations were lively and entertaining- not too many breaks - flies were swarming every time we stopped.  Flies not biting yet.  Beautiful day to be in the bush - trees are budding and puddles are drying up.  Five for coffee at McDonald’s after where the laughs continued.   Good hike for 4 kms!

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Mt Arabella hike 2024 05 09

 5 of us met at the Scotia bank at the crack of 9am to make our way down to the Whitefish falls area to hike up to the lookout on Mt Arabella, the weather was fantastic but there were a few blackflies from time to time, however, they did not dampen our spirits in the least as we made our way up to the lookout. Met a local couple who were coming back down who mentioned the view was spectacular and they were 100% correct. A relaxing lunch was had and several pics were taken to capture the moment. All in all we did 5.25km in 3hrs, the mood was great and the laughs were aplenty. Jean Guy mentioned we may see some deer, and although we did not, he certainly did so the deer pics came from him.... A few side trips to see whitefish falls and the mouse church and tiny cabins, the hamlet of Willisville and a country market rounded out the trip.

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GENERAL MEETING AGENDA FOR MAY 21, 2024

 

COUREURS DE BOIS OUTDOORS CLUB

Annual General Meeting Agenda

May 21, 2024

Snowmobile Club, Elliot Lake

 

1.    Welcome

2.    Guest Speaker - Tim Baetz crash course on map and compass use

3.    Approval of the Minutes of March 19, 2024

4.    President’s Report

5.    Vice-President’s Report

6.    Treasurer/Membership Report

7.    Social Committee Report

8.    Trail Master’s Report

9.    Old Business

10.  New Business - proposed change to the time of morning hikes, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 a.,m.

                                 for the months of June, July, and August.  This will be voted on at the

                                 May meeting.

                               - Due increases in rent and insurance we need to increase the membership fee                                  

                                  to $40.00    

11.  50/50 Draw

12.  Adjournment

 

Its volunteerism that keeps our club vibrant, safe and alive. Please do your part where ever you can. Thankyou

Thurs morning May 9th hike 2024 05 08

 It looks like mother nature is going to play nice and give us some good weather for tomorrows hike to Mt Arabella, because it's an out of town hike we will be meeting at the bank at 9am. I'll have room for 2, possibly 3 folks if anyone is looking for a ride, hope to see you in the morning.