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Upcoming Meetings:
PAST MEETINGS:
Inspired by their 2005/2006 Trans-African Cape Town to Cairo crossing in their Landcruiser, Tom Feuchtwanger and Janet Wilson drove from Cape Town to the Congo via the West Coast in fall of 2007. Come and hear their account of visiting Zimbabwe, NW Namibia, war-torn Angola and the Congo. Very few visitors have passed through these territories. What they experienced was both shocking and inspiring. Tom and Janet spoke to CORE last year about their first African journey. They had amazing stories, photos and videos. Don't miss their second presentation on March 27th.
CORE
February Meeting
Slideshow: Peru Adventures - From Cusco to Manu to Machu Picchu Last September, three CORE members (Jeanette, Harvey and Carol) spent a month in Peru, trekking, sightseeing and soaking up the Peruvian culture. On Jan. 31, they'll present the first half of their trip, beginning in Cusco, followed by a visit to the Amazon jungle and then four amazing days along the Inca Trail - culminating in the classic view of Machu Picchu. Come out and learn about CORE trips, and suggest activities and events you'd like to see on CORE's schedule. Get involved. Offer to help out with some of these activities.  CORE
November Meeting & Christmas PartyThurs., Nov. 29 - 7 p.m. 2nd Floor, 1111 Memorial Dr. NW (historic fire hall in Kensington)
Feature Presentation: Rocks Rock!
CORE's Annual Christmas
Party: (P.S. Parking next
to the fire hall is $2 for the whole evening after 4 pm.)
Thurs.
Oct 25 - 7 PM Presentation: Jack Ng
CORE September Monthly Meeting
Thurs. Sept. 27 - 7 p.m. 1111 Memorial Drive NW (2nd floor, historic firehall next to 10 St. Bridge) Parking - $2 per evening next to building Guest Speaker - Tanya Hope, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Tanya Hope , a naturalist at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, will speak about the practice of birding, including what the best equipment and field guides are and what characteristics to look for to easily identify birds and find them in a field guide. She will also show us some photos and describe birds we would likely see in our area.
Harvey will demystify what scrambling
is: e.g. a definition of scrambling, equipment, fitness level, where
to scramble, what constitutes easy, moderate or difficult
scrambling, etc. His presentation will include photos of scrambles
he has done.
The Usual Place: "Old Firehall", 2nd
Floor (back entrance)
1111 Memorial Dr NW Everyone is welcome! Parking is $2 per evening (after 4 pm) next to the fire hall. Come out to the meeting and learn more about club news, coming trips, or suggest trips you'd like to see on the calendar. Join other club members at Julios Barrios Bar & Grill after the meeting.
In 2005/2006, a Calgary couple traveled alone across Africa in their trusty Land Cruiser. Eight months, 14 countries and over 30,000 km later they have had an experience which has changed their lives forever. Learn about the challenges of overland travel and share some exhilarating experiences, wildlife encounters, and unexpected challenges. Tom and Janet Feutchwanger will be on hand to share a slideshow and presentation with CORE members on their journey from Capetown, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt. Also: Members will be asked if they are in favour of CORE becoming a member of an umbrella group: Federation of Mountain Clubs--which comes with certain benefits, especially insurance.
CORE
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, February 22, 2007
7 PM
1111
Memorial Drive NW
(old fire hall in Kensington) Slideshow on Trekking the Canol Heritage Trail in the Northwest Territories.  Thursday, January 25
7
PM
CORE Monthly Meeting
1111 Memorial Drive NW
(old fire hall in Kensington)
Humanitarian Work in Asia - Slideshow &
Presentation
Presentation by
Lori
Trieu, who traveled to Asia last year to work
with an organization
called Clear Path International
Lori's one-hour presentation and slideshow will showcase the work of Clear Path International (CPI), an organization working with landmine victims in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos. This presentation will explore and detail the involvement of NGOs (non-governmental organizations) helping in the largest and most populous continent on the planet. Asia contains more than 60% of the world's population, and at least 10% of the people in each of its countries live with some kind of disability. These individuals often live in extreme poverty, without access to education, health care services, or gainful employment.
Thurs. Nov. 30 - 7 p.m.
Potluck/Trip Planning Get-together at the old Firehall
Come on down to the old firehall (1111 Memorial Dr. NW,
2nd floor) on Nov. 30. We're having a pre-Christmas
social event that will include a Potluck Dinner and a
major Trip Planning Session. The purpose of the evening
is to have fun, meet new people, and try to put some
trips on CORE's schedule for the coming months. Bring an
appetizer, entree or dessert for the potluck. Please
keep in mind that there is only one microwave at the
firehall (no stove or oven) for warming up food. Also
bring your great ideas for winter trips (i.e. X-country
skiing, snowshoeing or downhill skiing).
We need your help!! CORE needs more members to get involved and contribute to the trips being done by the club (not just the 10-12 members who coordinate most of the trips). With a membership of over 125, we should be able to have a lot more trips on our schedule. Learn more about how to coordinate trips or co-coordinate with another person at the Nov. 30 Potluck and Trip Planning Night!
Attention All CORE Members! Here's your chance to share some of your most amazing photos from hiking, biking, scrambling, backpacking, or canoeing trips done during 2006. Or you can bring photos from other outdoor adventures you have experienced this summer. You will show your photos to the group using a digital project and tell us your stories associated with the photos. Audience participation is encouraged, e.g., comments and questions. The format will be fairly informal and, hopefully, fun. Email Harvey if you’d like to present a “mini-slideshow” at the October meeting. The pics must be digital images (JPEGS) on a CD or DVD. Notebook PC and speakers will be provided by Mark P. The maximum number of participants for the evening will be 10, so be sure to register as soon as possible. No more than 10 minutes will be set aside for each “slideshow,” deadline to register is October 23. Harv will moderate the proceedings and will try to keep things moving along smoothly.
Sept. 28:
CORE's September
Meeting
1111
Memorial Drive NW - old firehall in Kensington (2nd floor;
use entrance on river side of building)
Feature
presentation: "Grizzly Bears Forever" by CPAWS.
Discover the
symbol of wilderness; the great grizzly
bear. Learn all the fascinating facts about
this amazing animal and how we can ensure
its continued existence.
At the monthly
meeting, we'll also be planning trips for
the fall and then adjourning to Julio's
Barrio bar & Grill for a chance to
socialize. (Parking is just $1 after 6 pm.)
 Thursday,
August 31, 2006, 7 PMCORE's August
Meeting
1111
Memorial Drive NW - old firehall in Kensington (2nd floor)
Slideshow on hiking in California - Death Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, etc.
Thursday, July 27, 2006:
CORE's July
Monthly Meeting - 7 p.m.
1111
Memorial Drive NW - old firehall in Kensington (2nd floor)
"From Packs to Poles"
by Brad Clute, Mountain Equipment Co-op
Talk & Gear Demo:
Everything you wanted
to know about backpacks and trekking poles
Be sure to come
to CORE's July meeting to learn more about backpacks and hiking
poles from Brad Clute of Mountain Equipment Co-op. Brad will
give a talk and gear demo and will answer such questions as: how
to purchase a pack that fits properly; how to choose a suitable
pack for different outdoor activities; the pros and cons of
different styles of hiking poles; and the features available on
many backpacks.
At the meeting,
CORE's executive will bring you up-to-date on club issues and
activities and Geoff Chiddell will give a brief orientation on
how to post events on CORE's on-line calendar. Following the
meeting, there'll be a chance to socialize at Julio's Barrio Bar
& Grille across from the firehall. Parking is $1 after 6 pm.
CORE
June Monthly Meeting
1111 Memorial Drive NW - 2nd Floor, Old Firehall in Kensington
(entrance facing river)
We'll be showing a film called "Being Caribou". We'll also have trip planning and news and updates from the club. Park for $1 all evening. CORE's Annual General Meeting: May 25, 2006 Seeking Nominations for This Year's Executive
Would you like
to contribute in a valuable way to the hiking club by
serving on the executive for 2006-2007? CORE's current
executive, consisting of Branko, Julia, Geoff, Sherry and
Jude, are seeking nominations for a new executive committee.
If you would like to volunteer or nominate another member,
or if you would like more information about the positions
available, please contact Branko at
brankopeterman@shaw.ca or
Julia at
juliatr@shaw.ca.
CORE April Monthly Meeting: Thursday April 27, 2006
Elizabeth and John show their Nepal trekking &
Katmandu slides.
CORE March Monthly Meeting - Thurs. March 23, 2006 - 7 PM
CORE February Monthly Meeting - Thurs.
Feb.
23, 2006
Thursday, February
23, 2006: 7:00 PM
Slideshow by
Stefka - Hiking, Backpacking and Scrambling in Bulgaria
Join us for an
entertaining evening at the old firehall in Kensington.
Bring along your ideas and plans for skiing and snowshoeing
trips for March and April. Parking is $1 after 6 pm.
Stefka's slideshow will
begin with some facts about Bulgaria and its beautiful
mountains: Stara Planina (Old Mountain), Rila, Pirin, and
Rhodopes. She will present a 5-day backpack route in Stara
Planina, starting from Rai Chalet (Heaven Chalet) and
finishing at Kozia Stena Chalet (Goat's Wall Chalet). Next,
she'll show the longest backpack route in the country: Kom
summit - Black Sea Cape Emine (20-30 days). From there,
Stefka will transfer to Rila for a 3-day backpack route,
including hiking and scrambling, starting from Rilski Ezera
area (Rila lakes) and finishing at Rila Monastery. Also, her
slides will show Musala summit - the highest summit on the
Balkan Peninsula. A brief review of Pirin and Rhodopes
highlights and a mention of the Four Mountains traverse -
the Bulgarian section of the European Rambler Association's
E4 trail - will round out her presentation. Stefka's show
will cover examples of hiking, backpacking, scrambling and
traverse routes, in the Central and Southern part of
Bulgaria.
CORE January Monthly Meeting - Jan. 26, 2006 Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 7 P.M.
Join fellow CORE members and guests on January 26 at our monthly meeting. Bring your maps & guidebooks, plus any plans to coordinate or co-coordinate trips this winter, either X-C skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing or hiking. The meeting will begin with announcements and news from CORE's executive, then proceed with showing of the 45-minute IMAX film, "Everest." Everyone is welcome to socialize at Julio's Barrio after the meeting. Parking is $1 for the whole evening after 6 pm. Arrive early to ensure yourself a parking spot.
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April
Monthly Meeting
Guest
Presentation: 
CORE
January Monthly Meeting
Have
you ever wondered what it would be like to hike, backpack or sea
kayak in Newfoundland, Canada's most easterly province? On
Thursday, March 23, the Calgary Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts
(CORE) and the Calgary Area Outdoor Council (CAOC) are hosting a
slideshow and presentation on Newfoundland. CORE members are
all welcome to attend. As well, some space is being set aside
for members of the public who must
register in advance at the phone number listed below. The
slideshow is being presented by Sue Rendel of Gros Morne
Adventures, a company which provides guided trips and outfitting
throughout Newfoundland. Sue will focus primarily on hiking in
Gros Morne National Park but she will also touch on the East
Coast Trail near St. John's and a few more places around
Newfoundland and Labrador. Sue and her husband Bob have lived
and worked in Newfoundland all their lives. They both have a
passion for many outdoor activities. Please
note: Members of the public must register in advance to secure a
seat at the presentation. Please call Robin at the Calgary Area
Outdoor Council, 270-2262, to register. 
