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The selection of outdoor equipment grows every year. Each person must discover what equipment works best for him or her.

By law, you must carry matches, a knife, and a compass when you travel in the woods in most provinces in Canada and states in the USA. You are required to know how to use the compass or a GPS. Proper footwear is essential, and care should be taken in selecting what you will use when hiking. There are also other items that I think you should always include as minimum equipment: map, water, food, whistle, first aid kit, garbage bag, warm sweater, rain jacket, and backpack.

The Dobson Trail 50th Anniversary was celebrated on Saturday October 3rd at the trail entrance on Pine Glen Road in Riverview. The event includiong the unveiling of the monument and plaque donated by the town of Riverview. Alonzo Leger led a convoy in a tour of the various entry points, with a brief hike to Prosser Ridge Look-Out; and a hike to the top of Hayward Pinnacle the highest point in South Eastern New Brunswick. "The Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts! Club" did take in this celebration.

Please Note.......

The letters C.O.C. stand for "Centennial Outdoor Center," which is our usual meeting place. It is the parking lot on St. George Blvd. past the main entrance to Centennial Park across the the street from Peoples Towers and Camden Park.

Before you lead a hike, please make sure you read the leader page. This was recommended by Dave Kane at our last Annual General Meeting.

If you are meeting for an event at the second meeting place, be sure to call the leader to let him know you will be at the second meeting place. If the leader does not hear from you, he may not go to the second meeting place for various reasons. It is imperative you let the leader know you will be at the second meeting place so that you can be informed of any last minute changes. Check our Guest Book for any last minute changes before leaving home for an event. If you are an Aliant customer, check your talk-mail before leaving home for an event.

To get to the pages for "Outdoor Enthusiasts!" members only you will need the club password. Contact me at 386-1290 to get club Password.

We plan on hiking in Acadia National Park and camping near Bar Harbour in July, 2010. Last time there we camped in a Group Campground at Mount Desert Narrows Camping Resort, Bar Harbour Road, 1219 State Highway 3, Bar harbour, Maine, 04609.

Hiking is one of the most popular activities in Fundy National Park. The key to a safe, memorable hike is advance planning (Attend each Outdoor Enthusiasts! Planning Meeting): Carry the appropriate clothing and equipment. A sweater and a windbreaker are good insurance against variable weather. I recommend footwear with good traction and support, such as hiking boots. Plan your route and stick to it. If you leave the trail, you may get lost. In places where there is a substantial slope, park trails are often designed with switchbacks--S--shaped turns to lead you gradually up or down. But not just you--to lead rainwater also slowly downhill rather than offering a path straight down that would erode into a gully by the higher speed of the water flow. You will notice people have made shortcuts across those switchbacks--which become erosion problems. Please help by staying ON THE TRAIL. Know your physical limits. Tell someone your plan and estimated time of return. Bring water and food for longer hikes. Please carry out all garbage, yours and any you may find on the trail. Be considerate of other hikers when bring your pet on the trails; pets must be kept on a leash at all times in national and provincial parks; stoop and scoop every time! The best way to see our national and provincial parks is with Outdoor Enthusiasts!

January 30, Saturday - Snowshoe in Hillsborough. Easy 8 kms. Meet at C.O.C. at 10:00 am or Hillsborough Train Station at 10:30 am. Contact Marilyn at 386-6579

January 31, Sunday – Snowshoe the Laverty Road to Laverty Lake and return in Fundy National Park. Easy 8 -10 km. Meet at C.O.C. at 9:00 am or Fundy National Park Headquarters at 10:30 am. Contact Jean at 882-1100.

Once we have snow, call Paul & Marielle at 576-6988 anytime for cross-country skiing.

Remember, the price of gas is high and many members are leasing their cars where mileage is important. People should take turns driving & those without vehicles or who don’t wish to drive should contribute a reasonable amount towards the price of the trip.

The “Nature Store” at 527 Main Street, Moncton has offered our members a 10% discount!

December 5, Saturday – Hike or snowshoe the Shepody Mtn. loop trail from Jean’s place to top with a different return. Moderate 10 km. Meet at C.O.C. at 9:00 am or Jean’s at 9:45 am. Call for directions. Contact Jean at 882-1100

December 6, Sunday – Walk through Irishtown Nature Park. Easy 4-6 km. Meet in Irishtown Nature Park parking lot at 1:00 pm. Contact Diane at 383-4630.

December 12, Saturday – Hike from Sawmill Bridge to the Crooked Creek lookout and return.

Easy, 12 kms. Meet at C.O.C. at 10:00 am. Contact Ralph at 386-6579.

December 13, Sunday – Annual Christmas Party. Details to follow by talk mail. Check our Guest Book for more information. Contact Marilyn at 386-6579.

December 27, Sunday – Cross-country ski in Kouchibouguac National Park. If you don’t own skis they can be rented at the park. Meet at C.O.C. at 9:00 am, Tim Horton’s Richibuctou at 10:00 am or the waxing hut in the park at 10:30 am. Contact Paul or Marielle at 576-6988.

January 2, Saturday – An evening walk on the Bouctouche Dune. The plan is to walk along the boardwalk and beyond. This is two days after the full moon so we hope to have lots of moonlight for this walk. Hot drinks and snacks at Paul & Marielle’s place after the event. Meet at Tim Horton’s at Bouctouche exit on highway 11 at 7:00 pm.

Contact Marielle & Paul 576 6988

The Beaver Ski Club web site is: http://skibeaver.homestead.com

January 5, Tuesday – Planning Meeting in the Community Room at Vaughan Harvey Street Sobey’s in Moncton at 7:30 pm. If you are unable to attend please call Marilyn with your ideas for February to May. Contact Marilyn at 386-6579

January 9, Saturday – Snowshoe the East Branch Trail in Fundy National Park. Moderate 5.6 km loop. Meet at C.O.C. at 10:00 am or Fundy National Park Headquarters at 11:30 am. Contact Ralph at 386-6579.

January 10, Sunday – Cross-country ski in Grande Digue. Moderate. Meet at C.O.C. at 10:00 am or the Beaver Ski Club parking lot at 10:45 am. Contact Paul or Marielle at 576-6988.

January 16, Saturday – Snowshoe the Bennett Brook Trail in Fundy National Park. Strenuous, 12 km. Meet at C.O.C. at 9:00 am or Fundy National Park Headquarters at 10:30 am. Contact Dave at 386-2923.

January 17, Sunday – Cross-country ski in Grande Digue. Moderate. Meet at C.O.C. at 10:00 am or the Beaver Ski Club parking lot at 10:45 am. Contact Ralph at 386-6579.

January 23, Saturday - Snowshoe from Adair’s Lodge to Walton Lake & return. Moderate to strenuous, 8-10 km. Meet at C.O.C. at 9:00 am Contact Paul at 389-9736.

January 24, Sunday – Two hour walk from Record St. Co-op to Causeway and back. Meet at Co-op at 1:00 PM. Contact Marilyn at 386-6579.