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Trekker Board meeting schedule contact:
Eric Kendrick
Location unless otherwise specified: Panera in Heathrow. The meeting begins promptly at 7
p.m..
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Our new board was elected
at our Spring Gathering and I want to personally thank all of the board
members who served the club last year and extend a thank you in advance
to those of you have volunteered to help lead the club in the coming
year. As you know, our club succeeds by the generosity of our
volunteers. Thanks to all of you.
Eric Kendrick
President, Wilderness Trekkers
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Our Event Hosts are the
backbone of Wilderness Trekkers - Thanks for making our club special!!
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Volunteers are the lifeblood
of the Club
Be sure to
help out when you can
Host a trip
Work an event
Become a Board Member
Contact:
Valerie Mundo for more info
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Need to update your
Membership Info?
Change of Address ,
phone, etc.
Contact:
Sandy
Schensky
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A lake is the
landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth's
eye looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own
nature.
- Henry David Thoreau |
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3/29-30
Sat, Sun
Moderate
Micanopy/ Gainesville area
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North Marion County and Gainesville-Hawthorne
Trail Bike Rides- Here is an opportunity for 2 rides over 2 days.
North Central Florida presents itself as the old Florida, still
undeveloped, pristine with mature forests, rolling farmland and void of
heavy traffic. Come join in for one of the best scenic rides in Florida
as we make our way through the beauty of North Marion and Alachua
County; riding through unchanged hamlets, horse country and back road
routes that will make you believe you have left the state. Using Paynes
Prairie as the basecamp, participants are invited to come camp Friday
for some early socializing, or if you prefer, join us in the morning for
the 9:30 Saturday ride departure and camp Saturday night. Day riders
welcome just as well. Comprehensive information about this weekend which
includes the 3 day agenda, ride experiences, camping details, recent
photos, and route maps; go to
http://www.explorecp.com/trekkercur.html . Hosted by Clark Getz -
cagola1@aol.com (407 855 5351).
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3/29-3/30
Sat-Sun
7:30 AM
Moderate
Marion
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Ocklawaha Paddle and Camp - Join Fellow
Trekkers for a 2-day trip on one of the most beautiful and scenic rivers
in Florida. We’ll meet at the Ocklawaha Outfitters on CR316 in Eureka
before 7:30am sharp to begin the shuttle to Wayside Park. (Outfitter
charges $16.00/boat) and plan to be on the water by 10am. After a short
paddle up stream on the Silver River we’ll begin our downstream paddle
to our campsite just before Gore’s Landing (approx. 8 miles). This is
primitive camping alongside the river so participants will need to bring
all appropriate camping equipment, food and water for lunches Sat & Sun,
Sat dinner, and Sun breakfast. We’ll break camp and be on the water by
10am or so to paddle the final 7-8 miles to our takeout at the Ocklawaha
Canoe Outpost RV Park. The Ocklawaha Outpost has camping and cabins to
rent. Also canoes and kayaks. Please call 1-866-236-4606 and mention
this WT trip. Members and invited guests only. Limited to 14 boats.
Reservations required. Event host: Lee Simmons 386-846-8396 or
leedeland@yahoo.com (preferred).
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4/6 - 4/13
Sunday
Strenuous
Georgia
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Satilla River Paddling & Camping GEORGIA -
River Camping - with Host Nancy Doucette - Annual Spring Break trip - We
will river camp for a week on the Satilla River in Georgia. The river
has been described as narrow with a lot of twists & turns. It's the
clear black fresh water with nice sand bars for camping. This is not too
far over the border into Georgia. Please come with supplies for a week
of camping. It is usually cold for Spring Break, so be prepared for cold
weather too. Nancy Doucette (561) 968-1789
kayakldy@yahoo.com |
4/12
Saturday
8:30AM
Moderate/Stren Apopka
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Rock Springs Run Paddle- Apopka to Longwood -
Come & paddle a beautiful stretch of scenic river from Rock
Springs/Kelly Park area in Apopka, downstream to the Wekiva Marina in
Longwood. It's a mostly easy paddle, but may be long for beginners.
Approx 7 or 8 miles, lasting approx 5 hours depending on current, and
any swimming breaks or rest/snack breaks we may take along the way.
We'll meet at 8:30AM at King's Landing
(#407-886-0859)(Kingslandingfl.com) on Baptist Camp Road, Apopka, to
begin un-loading our boats & gear. At 9:00AM we'll run our own shuttle,
with a plan to be on the water at 9:45AM. $15.00 CASH needed for put-in
& parking costs. Pack a lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, and plenty of
drinking water. RSVP to Host: Valerie Mundo
VALERIEMUNDO@YAHOO.COM cell#
407-920-3221 ***Subject to cancellation for bad weather conditions***
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4/19-20
Sat-Sun
9AM
Moderate Dunnellon
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Trailwalker Hikes – 9A Saturday, Tidewater,
2.5 – 5.5 miles / 9A Sunday, Holly Hammock, 2.3 miles We may also hike
Black Prong 3 – 6 miles either Sat or Sun. For information on the
Florida State Forest’s Trailwalker program, maps and directions to
trailhead, visit http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_recreation/
twalker_trails.html Please RSVP to Cathy Edwards
oviedoedwards@earthlink.net
Non-members welcome. |
5/3
Saturday
9:00am
Sanford
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WT Annual Spring Gathering - Please come to
vote for the 2008-2009 Wilderness Trekker Board at Sylvan Lake Park in
Seminole County. Breakfast will be provided. This park has it all so
bring a bike, hike, or paddle. We will have different types of kayaks
for people wanting to try before buying. Look for the signs to direct
you to the pavilion #3. Make reservations to Eric Kendrick
jerickendrick@hotmail.com
#407-970-3373 or Lynn VanHorne
lynnvh@embarqmail.com #407-331-8609. There will also be a new member
orientation and a host meeting before the activities start. The old
Katie's Landing is minutes away for anyone who wants to paddle there,
and the Wekiva Preserve is even closer with a 2-mile loop. Don't forget
to bring cash or checkbook if you'd like to purchase any cool Wilderness
Trekker merchandise, available for purchase! Directions: 3 1/2 miles
west of I-4, south off of Hwy 46. If you reach Longwood Markham Road you
can also turn left (south) and circle back to it. If you reach the
bridge crossing the Wekiva or Seminole Forest, you need to turn around
and go back. Try MapQuest for precise directions |
5/17
Saturday
10:00am Educational
Leisure
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Avian Reconditioning Center Apopka Education Day.
Join Erimi & I for a leisurely educational experience at The Avian
Reconditioning Center. It is a birds of prey rehabilitation facility
with the main focus being the physical reconditioning of raptors that
have been inactive for an extended period of time while recovering from
illness or injury. They also use falconry techniques to evaluate a
bird's chances for survival in the wild after recovering from an injury
and to teach nestling birds how to hunt. We will meet at the entrance
that is located at 323 West Lester Rd. Apopka, Fl 32712. You may call or
e-mail them @ (407) 461-1056 http://www.arc4raptors.org/ for more
information. Please e-mail Eric Kendrick to confirm attendance
jerickendrick@hotmail.com
or call me the day before @ 407-970-3373 |
5/17-18
Sat-Sun
9AM
Strenuous Pasco/Hernando County
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The Suncoast Trail Bike Ride- is 41 miles from
end-to-end passing through suburban, agricultural and natural areas.
Throughout the trail, rest / interpretive areas illustrate historical
significance, emphasize transitions between ecological communities and
identify native species. Among the trail’s highlights is the segment
adjacent to the Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park. This section crosses
various rivers and creeks. Meet at the Crews Lake Park trailhead. Bike
south on Saturday, north on Sunday. One of us will bike 30-40 miles each
day at 10-12 mph. The other may do a shorter/slower bike. Camping at Jay
B Starkey Wilderness Park, 727-834-3247. For Suncoast Trail maps and
directions, please visit http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/
westcentral/trails/suncoast.htm Please RSVP to Cathy/Den Edwards
oviedoedwards@earthlink.net
Non-members welcome |
5/23-26
Friday-Monday Leisure/Stren
Longwood &
Apopka
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Rock Springs Run and Wekiwa River Paddle and
Camping- River camping on Rock Springs Run and the Wekiwa River. We
will car camp on Friday night at Wekiwa Springs State park. On Saturday
morning, we will put in at King's Landing and swim and slowly paddle to
our campsite on the bank of the river. On Sunday, we will travel to our
second campsite on the Wekiwa River. Monday, we will continue to the
River Haven take out. It is a leisurely, relaxed trip with a lot of
swimming. Contact host for meeting time and location. Event Host: Nancy
Doucette #561-968-1789
kayakldy@yahoo.com |
FUTURE DATES TO LOOK FORWARD TO
July 2008 Ozark Mountains of Missouri - River Camping with
Host Nancy Doucette - We will be river camping in the Ozark Mountains of
Missouri. These rivers are paradise on earth. They are crystal clear
spring-fed rivers that can be warm enough for comfortable swimming.
There is more wildlife and more birds than I have ever seen anywhere.
There are fabulous cliffs and caves. Anyone interested may join me.
Nancy Doucette (561) 968-1789 kayakldy@yahoo.com
November 2008 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Weekend
2008 LONG KEY STATE PARK Florida Keys Camping/kayaking in the Keys over
Thanksgiving. Call Reserveamerica ASAP to reserve a spot and if full
keep checking back for cancellations. 1-800-326-3521. Host Cathy
Phillips 561-688-2398 or kyklvr@earthlink.net (preferred)
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TO ALL TRIP PARTICIPANTS: On all each individual is responsible for
bringing the appropriate gear & provisions for the trip. For ideas check
out our
GEAR CHECKLISTS.
Guests are welcome unless designated a members only event. Groups will
wait no longer than 5 minutes beyond the set meeting time. Unless
otherwise stated, Wilderness Trekkers events are free. R/T indicates
round trip. Difficulty ratings: L - Leisurely, a short event of less
than 4 miles. M - Moderate, a 4-7 mile event. S - Strenuous, an event of
8 miles or more. Other factors such as tides, terrain, temperature
also determine difficulty ratings. The term "moderate" can indicate
an event that may be stressful to some persons. Know your skills.
If you are not a strong hiker/ paddler/ biker or have physical
limitations, check with the event host before you sign up. Lengths
of trips, distances, and times are all approximate. As always,
No pets, firearms, radios, or TVs please.
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News
New
Paddling Trails Brochure Available!
Office of Greenways and Trails
has new guides to Florida's top canoe/kayak, hiking and biking trails
Florida Paddling Trails brochure
(8 mb)
Florida Bicycle Trails
(3.4 mb)
Florida Hiking Trails
(4.4 mb)
For hard copies call 1-877-822-5208 or email
Kae Craig
The Florida Circumnavigational
Saltwater Paddling Trail has been named a National Recreation Trail by the
Secretary of the Interior.
Florida
Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail
For more information on the
National Recreation Trail Program, please see the
American
Trails Web site
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 The
Very Hard Way: Bert Loper and the Colorado River.
By Brad Dimock. Fretwater Press,
Flagstaff,
AZ. ISBN 9781892327697.
Brad Dimock tackled this book like a tough rapid where success is
uncertain. Not only did he come through intact as an author, but he
produced a marvelous work, certainly registering among the most creative
of outdoor biographies. The subject of the book is Bert Loper, a
legendary
Colorado River boatman who died on the river at 80-years
old while oaring his own boat. Loper, however, wasn't the easiest
subject to write about. He was an ordinary person, not particularly
educated, never quite successful at anything, even at building a proper
river boat. Yet Dimock artfully combines his own exhaustive research
with interviews, first-person stories, letters, and Loper's own writing
to fashion an absorbing portrait of his life.
 Forever
on the Mountain: The Truth Behind One of Mountaineering's Most
Controversial and Mysterious Disasters. By James M. Tabor. W. W.
Norton & Company,
New York. ISBN
9780393061741.
In 1967, a storm with winds of unimaginable ferocity caught seven
climbers high on the slopes of Alaska's
Mt.
McKinley. When a rescue was finally
mounted over a week later, all seven were dead. What actually happened
and why so many died in one of North America's
worst mountaineering disasters is still debated to this day. James
Tabor's Forever on the Mountain sheds a new light on the
tragedy. In addition to his extensive investigative work, Tabor is an
outstanding story teller, and once started, this is a book that is hard
to put down.
 Yosemite
in the Sixties. Photographs by Glen Denny. Essays by Kevin Starr,
Steve Roper and Glen Denny. Patagonia and T.
Adler Books, Santa Barbara,
CA. ISBN 0979064909.
This is Yosmite in the golden age: the big walls, the climbing action,
the quiet times, the high times, the whole gamut of life and rock. Glen
Denny, no slouch as a climber himself, was the era's premier
photographer. The book's crisp and clear, black and white reproductions
are perfectly complemented by insightful essays by Denny, Steve Roper
and Kevin Starr. Yosemite in the 1960s ushered in a period of
fast-paced growth, advancing technique, and a lifestyle of total
commitment. Thankfully Glen Denny was there to capture it.
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Some Guidelines to
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Bring lunch/snack, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, water
& personal first aid kit. For hikes we suggest hiking sticks,
sturdy shoes, rain gear and something to sit on - easily fit in a small
day pack. For paddling trips, remember: A wearable personal
flotation device (PFD) is required by law for each paddler. Paddlers
should also carry a whistle or horn. Helmets may be required for biking
trips—check with the event host. Difficulty ratings: L -
Leisurely, less than 4 miles. M - Moderate, a 4-7 miles. S - Strenuous, 8+
miles. Lengths of trips are approximate. R/T indicates round trip. Paddling
& biking events are not rated exclusively on length of paddle.
Conditions such as currents, tides, wind, water conditions for paddling
and terrain for biking can determine difficulty. Please check with the
event leader for specifics. (the ratings are a guideline. a “moderate”
rating can indicate an event that may be stressful to some persons. if you
are not strong in your selected venue or have physical limitations, check
with the event host before signing up.) If an event requires reservations
or there is an imposed limit, members will be given preference on the
reservation list over non-members up to 24 hours in advance. Departure
times are firm - please be on time. Unless otherwise stated, Wilderness
Trekkers events are free. Trip Hosts may charge ($5-$10 pp) non-refundable
fee payable to WT for size limited/multi-night events. Host will be
reimbursed for backcountry permits, shuttle fees, etc. Excess goes to
general fund. Guests are welcome unless stated as member only event;
guests may participate in two events, after that, they will need to join
Wilderness Trekkers to participate in future events.
As always: No pets, firearms, radios, motors, jet skiis
or TVs are permitted on any WT trips
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For Your Safety & Enjoyment
ALWAYS
let a trip host know if you have any concerns about an upcoming trip—call
or email.
ALWAYS
be honest about your skill level and experience.
ALWAYS
let the Host know that you have a new kayak or new hiking boots or a new
tent and aren’t totally comfortable yet.
ALWAYS
ask for advice on how to pack for your first overnight paddling trip or
backpacking trip, hike or bike.
Wilderness Trekkers welcomes
novices on
appropriate trips— be sure not to get in over
your head!
Ask for help and everyone
will have an
enjoyable trip.
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