GSMDCA

SwissAthlon Draft Trial s
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-07
Hosting Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date of Trial

10/06/2023

Date of Trial

10/07/2023

Location Address of Trial

SwissAthlon at Dawn & Bob Fralick’s Farm
1980 State RTE 56 NW
London, OH 43140

Names Judges

Judges
Karen Conant, 36500 Mills Rd, Avon OH 44011
Lesley Fisher, 519 Brevoort Rd, Columbus OH 43214

Draft Chair

Name

Karen Conant

Address

36500 Mills Rd
Avon, OH 44011
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Email

ridgebridgefarm@roadrunner.com

Phone

(440) 823-5372

Draft Secretary

Name

Lesley Fisher

Address

519 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
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Email

FISHER.68@OSU.EDU

Phone

(614) 395-5462

SwissAthlon Pack Hikes
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

Oct 7 and 8, 2023

Event Name

SwissAthlon

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Location- Saturday :
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OHThis hike will begin from the parking lot near the shelter house at the Darby Bend Lakes entrance to the park off Amity Road. Dogs and handlers will begin the hike on the Darby Creek GreenwayTrail, then go north up the Lakeview Trail. We will proceed to the River Rock Trail, and then back on the Greenway Trail south to the dead-end at I-70. The hike finishes returning north on the Greenway Trail to the parking lot. Trails are predominantly grass and dirt with a portion on gravel.
Location- Sunday :
Dawn & Bob Fralick’s
1980 State RTE 56 NW
London OH 43140
The route will be weaving through the mown fields, mainly level trails through woods, and around the ponds that make up the 100+ acre property. There will be chances for the dogs to jump in a pond to cool off and at least half the hike will take place in the shade. An 8 mile hike will be 2.5 loops around the property.

Brief Trail Description

included above

Hike Coordinator Name

Jaime Taylor

Hike Coordinator Phone

(724) 244-4385

Hike Coordinator Email

jaime_rottie@yahoo.com

Event fee

30

Net revenues will go to:

Crooked River

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) & 10 mile single day option on Sunday (10/8)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

MedVet Hilliard
5230 Renner Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
614.870.0480

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Closest Human Hospital open during event:
Madison County Hospital
210 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140
740.845.7000

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

Yes

Way Out West National Specialty Pack Hike
2023-10-22
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date Pack Hike

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Event Name

Way Out West NS Pack HIke

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Spring Lake Regional Park-Lower Parking Lot
393 Violetti Road
Santa Rosa CA 95409

Brief Trail Description

Spring Lake features views of the lake and forested hillsides. The multi-use trail elevation is mostly flat, with a brief incline to the main dam.
Unpaved trails such as Fisherman’s Trail and the Horse Loop intertwine. Trails connect to adjacent Trione-Annadel State Park and the city of Santa Rosa’s Howarth Park.

Hike Coordinator Name

Lisa England & Nathan Coogan

Hike Coordinator Phone

Lisa: (805) 791-9277 / Nathan: (707) 484-4887

Hike Coordinator Email

england25@sbcglobal.net
ncoogan@keegancoppin.com

Event fee

$25.00

Net revenues will go to:

Working Events

Type of Hike

10 Mile – 1 Day

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

VCA
Pet Care East
2425 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA
Phone: (707) 579-3900

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
1165 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA
Phone (707) 525-5300

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

GPS

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

Way Out West National Specialty Weight Pull
2023-10-23
Date of Weight Pull

10/23/2023

Event Name

Way Out West National Specialty Weight Pull

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Road
Santa Rosa CA 95404

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Pull Format (i.e. wheels, rails, including type of flooring/ground)

Wheels on carpet

Name and Address of judges

Monika MacNamara San Francisco, CA mac@dogtrainhumane.com 415-939-3647
Camille Sybert Carlsbad, CA camillesyb@gmail.com 707-479-1672

Weight Pull Chairman Information

Name

Linda Kaminski

Address

3S664 Wilbur Avenue
Warrenville, IL 60555
United States
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Phone

(708) 707-1632

Email

momofswiss@yahoo.com

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

VCA- Pet Care East
2425 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa CA
707-525-5300

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
1165 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA
707-579-3900

GSMDCA National Specialty - hosted by Golden State GSMD Club
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-26
For more information visit here: https://2023gsmdcans.webador.com/

Way Out West National Specialty Draft Trial
2023-10-24
Date of Trial

10/24/2023

Location Address of Trial

1350 Bennett Valley Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Names & Address of Judges

Kelly Lovley
9 Round Hills Rd., Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 218-7085
kelly@prismgsmd.comTodd Snyder
1606 N. Rocky View Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80108 (303) 688-9109
todd@swissy.com

Draft Chair

Name

Lisa England

Address

24756 Golden Oak Lane
Newhall, CA 91321
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Email

england25@sbcglobal.net

Phone

(805) 791-9277

Draft Secretary

Name

Kelly Stover

Address

469 Grinnel Court
Simi Valley, CA 93065
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Email

k_stover@sbcglobal.net

Phone

(805) 358-0625

Additional Committee Members

Becky Reinke, Toni Killpatrick

Way Out West Independent Specialty Weight Pull
2023-10-24
Date Weight Pull

10/24/2023

Event Name

Way Out West Independent Specialty Weight Pull

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Road
Santa Rosa CA

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Pull Format (i.e. wheels, rails, including type of flooring/ground)

Wheels on carpet

Name and Address of judges

Monika MacNamara San Francisco, CA mac@dogtrainhumane.com 415-939-3647
Camille Sybert Carlsbad, CA camillesyb@gmail.com 707-479-1672

Weight Pull Chairman Information

Name

Monika MacNamara

Address

7718 English Hills Road
Vacaville, CA 95688
United States
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Phone

(415) 939-3647

Email

mac@dogtrainhumane.com

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

VCA
Pet Care East
2425 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA
Phone: (707) 579-3900

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
1165 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA

C&P REGIONAL SPECIALTY 2023
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05
C&P REGIONAL SPECIALTY 2023
Doswell, VA | November 4 – 5, 2023

We are excited to announce that C&P is hosting a Regional Specialty in Doswell, VA on November 4th and 5th (with the All Breed show, Sweeps included).

SCONE Fall Back-to-Back Pack Hikes
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-12
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

November 11/12, 2023

Event Name

Fall Back to Back

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Cadwell Forest
Enfield Rd., Pelham, MA

Brief Trail Description

Old logging roads

Hike Coordinator Name

Laurie Carmody

Hike Coordinator Phone

(631) 793-8094

Hike Coordinator Email

lcarmodyr@aol.com

Event fee

10/day

Net revenues will go to:

SCONE

Type of Hike

10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

VESH
Address: 141 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield, MA 01373
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (413) 665-4911

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Cooley Dickenson Hospital
Address: 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (413) 582-2000

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

Yes

Chesapeake & Potomac Draft Trials
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-12
Hosting Regional Club

Chesapeake & Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

11/11/2023

Date of Trial

11/12/2023

Location Address of Trial

361 Foster Tr
Louisa, VA 23093
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Map file upload

property-map.pdf

Names & Address of Judges

Steve Cipola 313 Heber Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
Lesley Fisher 519 Brevoort Rd. Columbus, OH 43214
Melissa Jarriel 1717 Dibble Rd SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Jim Rasmussen 361 Foster Trail, Louisa, VA 23093
Mary Jo Rasmussen 361 Foster Trail, Louisa, VA 23093
Megan Westenmeyer 756 New Hope Rd., Cross Junction, VA 22625

Draft Chair

Name

Martha Tubman

Address

150 Morcom Dr.
Madison Heights, VA 24572
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Email

marthatubman@gmail.com

Phone

(540) 460-8069

Draft Secretary

Name

Mary Jo Rasmussen

Address

361 Foster Tr
Louisa, VA 23093
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Email

mjrasmus@gmail.com

Phone

(734) 845-1197

Additional Committee Members

Jim Rasmussen

**Offering Draft Capability Test & Brace Draft Capability Test**

Patriot GSMDC Fall festival hike
2023-11-18 - 2023-11-19
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

11/18-11/19/2023

Event Name

Fall festival hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

missisquoi valley rail trail us7/main st
i-89 take exit 20 onto sr 207/highgate rd towards st. albans head southwest on sr 207, go 0.4 miles and turn left onto 7/swanton rd. go 1 mile and turn left onto sr 105/Seymour rd. go about 500 feet, and turn right into the parking area look for the bike at the end of the road.

Brief Trail Description

Flat rail trail

Hike Coordinator Name

Deanna Never

Hike Coordinator Phone

(802) 598-2367

Hike Coordinator Email

deanna_never@comcast.net

Event fee

10.00

Net revenues will go to:

Patriot gsmdc

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

peak veterinary referral center
158 hurricane lane
williston, vt 05454
802-878-2022

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

north west medical
133 fairfield st
st. albands vt 05478
802-524-5911

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

November 2023 Cascade GSMD Club Pack Hike
2023-11-18 - 2023-11-19
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

11/18 + 11/19

Event Name

November 2023 Cascade GSMD Club Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

11/18 – Point Defiance Park, Tacoma WA
https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/place/point-defiance-park/
11/19 – Bridle Trails State Park, Bellevue WA
https://www.parks.wa.gov/481/Bridle-Trails

Brief Trail Description

Point Defiance Park has two main loops, the inner loop and outer loop. These loops are wide dirt pathways through the woods and park area. If one day/10 miles are needed we will loop back through some of the connecting trails in the middle of the park.
Bridle Trails State Park has a number of dirt paths and trails through heavily forested areas.

Hike Coordinator Name

Ross Luengen

Hike Coordinator Phone

(425) 241-9356

Hike Coordinator Email

raluengen@gmail.com

Event fee

Two Day – $15 members, $20 non-members. One Day – $10/members, $15/non-members

Net revenues will go to:

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Type of Hike

10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Tacoma:
BluePearl Pet Hospital
2510 84th Street South, Ste. 30D, Lakewood, WA
Bellevue:
BluePearl Pet Hospital
11814 115th Ave. NE, Bldg. J, Kirkland, WA 98034

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Tacoma:
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital Emergency Department
315 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma, WA
Bellevue:
Overlake Medical Center Emergency Room
1035 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

GSMD Club of the Rockies: Frink Creamery to Greenland Trailhead Pack Hike
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

11/23 – 11/24/23

Event Name

Frink Creamery to Greenland Trailhead Pack Hike 11/23-24/23

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

From I-25 to S. Spruce Mountain Rd in Douglas County. Take Exit 173. Follow S. Spruce Mountain Rd to W. Plum Creek Ave.
Frink Creamery Trailhead
W Plum Creek Ave, Larkspur, CO 80118
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/colorado/frink-creamery-to-greenland-trailhead?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

Brief Trail Description

8.0-mile out-and-back trail near Larkspur, Colorado on a wide trail with few users. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 37 min to complete. This hike is near Greenland dog park for a bit of play after the hike.
The hike can be partnered with either the Thanksgiving Staunton State Park Hike on 11/23/23 or Black Forest Section 16 on 11/25/23 for a 8 mile back to back pack hike leg. This hike can also be used for a 10 mile pack hike leg, an additional 2 miles can be added on if requested.
Please RSVP and specify if doing a 10 mile leg, meet at 8:30 hiking by 9:00.

Hike Coordinator Name

Michelle Lee and Alison Burns Woods

Hike Coordinator Phone

(720) 219-7150

Hike Coordinator Email

lilorangeionic@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10 Members/$15 non-Members

Net revenues will go to:

GSMDRF

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) with 10 mile option

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Powers Pet Emergency
5886 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 473-0482
Open 24 hours

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

UCHealth Memorial Hospital North
4050 Briargate Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719.364.5000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

CANCELLED: MAG Turkey Day Weekend 2 Day Back-to-Back Pack Hike with 10 mile option
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-25
MAG Turkey Day Weekend 2 Day Back-to-Back Pack Hike with 10 mile option
When: Nov 24 (Friday) / Nov 25 (Saturday), 2023
Weigh-in: 8:30 AM
Weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike.
Hike Start Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: $20 per dog per day (single hike) / $25 for two day back-to-back hike
FREE: Fun Hikers are always welcomed!
Trexler Nature Preserve
5150 Game Preserve Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Follow signs for the Zoo entrance.
Just prior to hike please confirm if you will be attending so no one is left behind. Reach out to hike coordinator if you maybe late in arriving. We do not want anyone to be left behind.
Contacts:
Janie Hecker – Hike Coordinator

GSMD Club of the Rockies: Black Forest Section 16 Loop Pack Hike
2023-11-25 - 2023-11-26
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Pack Hike

11/25 and 11/26/23

Event Name

Black Forest Section 16 Loop Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/black-forest-section-16?p=-1
Include School in the Woods .1 mile legI-25 to Exit 153, Interquest Pkwy/becomes Hwy 83. Right Turn on Shoup Road, Right on Black Forest Rd. Left on Burgess Rd. Turn into parking area.

Brief Trail Description

Black Forest Section 16 is a square-shaped loop in the Black Forest, north of Colorado Springs. The trail is a fairly wide gravel path with very little elevation change. The area is heavily forested, providing some shade during your hike. The hike will complete the loop twice. This is a great training hike to join us for a 4 mile loop if you are just getting started.
Please RSVP, Plan to meet at 7:30 and hiking by 8:00.

Hike Coordinator Name

Michelle Lee

Hike Coordinator Phone

(720) 219-7150

Hike Coordinator Email

lilorangeionic@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10 Members/$15 non-Members

Net revenues will go to:

GSMDRF

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) with 10 mile option

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Powers Pet Emergency
5886 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 473-0482
Open 24 hours

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

UCHealth Memorial Hospital North
4050 Briargate Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719.364.5000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

Prior Hike

If ‘Prior Hike‘ chosen above, please give the name and date of prior hike:

Black Forest Section 16 Loop Pack Hike 11/18/2022 and 11/19/2022

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

CRSC Winter 2023 Pulls
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-02
Date(s) of Weight Pull

12/1 – 12/2 2023

Event Name

CRSC Winter 2023 Pulls

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

Bob & Dawn Fralick’s
1980 State Route 56 NW London OH 43140

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Proof of Insurance

Sportsmen’s Insurance – RHS8737403 12

Pull Format (i.e. wheels, rails, including type of flooring/ground)

Wheels on carpet

Name and Address of judges

Kim & Doug Woollard
9667 Haines Rd – Waynesville OH 45068

Weight Pull Chairman Information

Name

Kim Woollard

Address

9667 Haines Rd
Waynesville, OH 45068
United States
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Phone

(937) 478-3091

Email

kim@cherishedswissies.com

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Emergency Medical/Surgical facility- open 24 hrs MedVet – Hilliard 614-870-0480 5230 Renner Rd Columbus, OH 43228 https://www.medvetforpets.com/location/medvet-hilliard/

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Closest Human Hospital Madison County Hospital 866-357-4677 210 North Main Street London, Ohio 43140

CRSC Winter 2023 Hikes
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-03
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

12/2 – 12/3 2023

Event Name

CRSC Winter 2023 Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Saturday will be at Bob & Dawn Fralick’s property
Sunday will be at Sugar Creek – https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/sugarcreek/

Brief Trail Description

Mostly flat with some smaller hills – a mix of woods and open fields with some time near the water for dogs to cool off if warmer.

Hike Coordinator Name

Annette LaPlante

Hike Coordinator Phone

(616) 520-3872

Hike Coordinator Email

malaplante@mail.com

Event fee

20

Net revenues will go to:

CRSC

Type of Hike

10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Emergency Medical/Surgical facility- open 24 hrs MedVet – Hilliard 614-870-0480 5230 Renner Rd Columbus, OH 43228 https://www.medvetforpets.com/location/medvet-hilliard/

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Closest Human Hospital Madison County Hospital 866-357-4677 210 North Main Street London, Ohio 43140

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

Yes

Ramsey-Shockey Open Space Pack Hike
2023-12-09 - 2023-12-10
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Saturday 12/9 and Sunday 12/10/2024

Event Name

Ramsey-Shockey Open Space Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Ramsey-Shockey Open Space
Pole Hill Rd, Loveland, CO 80537 (use googlemaps, apple maps doesn’t take to location)
From I-25, take US Hwy 34 west to County Road 29 and turn left (look for the sign that says Carter Lake). Travel south on County Road 29 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right on County Road 18 E, and continue approximately 2 miles to the entrance station where permits can be purchased for $10. After you have a permit, return to County Road 18 E and go west to Pinewood Reservoir and Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. (parking lot is the last one at the top of the reservoir, go past the camping area)

Brief Trail Description

Ramsay-Shockey Open Space has a four-mile natural surface trail that climbs gently and then contours around the Pinewood Reservoir. First half of the 4.1 loop will follow the Besant Point Trail which is in the trees and then the Shoshone Trail opens up along the reservoir.
This is a great hike to join for a single lap if you are just starting hiking with your Swissy or are building up to the weight and mileage requirements for an official pack hike leg.
Please RSVP, we wouldn’t want to leave without you. Plan to meet at 7:45 and be hiking by 8:00.
8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) There is a $10 day use permit fee.

Hike Coordinator Name

Michelle Lee

Hike Coordinator Phone

(720) 219-1750

Hike Coordinator Email

lilorangeionic@yahoo.com

Event fee

$0, There is a $10 day use permit fee for the area.

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists
4120 Clydesdale Pkwy
Loveland, CO 80538
970-800-1106

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

UC Health Emergemcu Care-Medical Center of the Rockies
2500 Rocky Mountain Ave
Loveland, CO 80538
970-624-1600

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

GSMD Rocky Club Pack Hike Lincoln Mountain
2023-12-16 - 2023-12-17
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

12/16 and 12/17/23

Event Name

Pack Hike Lincoln Mountain 12/16 and 12/17/2023

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Lincoln Mountain Open Space
7333 Jones Road, Larkspur, CO 80118
Located .6 miles west of South
State Highway 83 on Jones Rd.
https://www.douglas.co.us/documents/lincoln-mountain-open-space-map.pdf/

Brief Trail Description

Lincoln Mountain has a breathtaking view of Pikes Peak, the Rampart Range, and the eastern plains of Douglas County. The trail system takes visitors through the fields to a forested and rocky pass up to the flat top. From the trailhead, the Lincoln Mountain Trail is 4.2 miles round trip, and the Palmer Divide Ranch Trail is 4.5 miles round trip. The two may be joined together for an 8.3-mile outing.
Travel 4.5 miles on Palmer Divide
Ranch Trail through upland meadows
to Cherry Creek. Ascend to forested
rocky ledges that lead back toward
the trailhead. The 4.2-mile Lincoln
Mountain Trail traverses 400′ up the
open hillside of Lincoln Mountain and
skirts through Gambel oaks and a
scattering of pines and rhyolite rocks.
View Pikes Peak, Palmer Divide, and
ranchlands of the Upper Cherry
Creek Valley from the 7,394′ top.
Plan to meet at 8:00 and be hiking by 8:15.

Hike Coordinator Name

Michelle Lee

Hike Coordinator Phone

(720) 219-1750

Hike Coordinator Email

lilorangeionic@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10 GSMDCR Members/$15 non-Members

Net revenues will go to:

GSMDRF

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Powers Pet Emergency
5886 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 473-0482
Open 24 hours

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

UCHealth Memorial Hospital North
4050 Briargate Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719.364.5000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

GSMD Rocky Club Black Forest Section 16 Pack Hike
2023-12-23 - 2023-12-24
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

12/23 and 12/24/2023

Event Name

Black Forest Section 16 Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/black-forest-section-16?p=-1
Include School in the Woods .1 mile leg
I-25 to Exit 153, Interquest Pkwy/becomes Hwy 83. Right Turn on Shoup Road, Right on Black Forest Rd. Left on Burgess Rd. Turn into parking area.

Brief Trail Description

Black Forest Section 16 is a square-shaped loop in the Black Forest, north of Colorado Springs. The trail is a fairly wide gravel path with very little elevation change. The area is heavily forested, providing some shade during your hike. The hike will complete the loop twice.
Plan to meet at 7:45 and be hiking by 8:00.

Hike Coordinator Name

Michelle Lee

Hike Coordinator Phone

(720) 219-1750

Hike Coordinator Email

lilorangeionic@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10 Members/$15 non-Members

Net revenues will go to:

GSMDRF

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Powers Pet Emergency
5886 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 473-0482
Open 24 hours

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

UCHealth Memorial Hospital North
4050 Briargate Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719.364.5000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

GSMD Rocky Club Pack Hike Staunton State Park
2023-12-27 - 2023-12-28
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

12/27 and 12/28/23

Event Name

Pack Hike Staunton State Park

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Staunton State Park
12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470
C-470 to US Hwy 285 South
From US 285 S. take the exit toward Elk Creek Rd/Shaffers Crossing
Turn right onto S Elk Creek Road
Turn right onto Staunton State Park
Park in Meadow Lot
Park does have a Day Use Fee, $10

Brief Trail Description

Hike will follow Staunton Ranch Trail from Meadow Parking lot for 3.1 miles, then follows Bugling Elk Trail for 1.1 miles. Bugling Elk follows a small stream down to Elk Falls Pond. Staunton Ranch Trail has 2 small intermittent stream crossings. Route will reverse to return to the start.
https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Staunton/Documents/StauntonTrailsMap.pdf
Parking Meadow Lot
Follow SR to BE
Plan to meet at 7:45 and be hiking by 8:00.

Hike Coordinator Name

Michelle Lee

Hike Coordinator Phone

(720) 219-1750

Hike Coordinator Email

lilorangeionic@yahoo.com

Event fee

$0, Park has a Day Use Fee of $10

Net revenues will go to:

GSMDRF

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Aspen Creek Veterinary Hospital (at Pleasant Park)
23605 Oehlmann Park Rd, Conifer, CO 80433 (303) 697-4864
Arvada West Veterinary Hospital
5736 Ward Way, Arvada, CO 80002 (303) 467-0345

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

St. Anthony Hospital
11600 W 2nd Pl
Lakewood, Colorado 80228 720-321-0000
State Park emergency response

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

SCONE New Years Eve Hike
2023-12-30 - 2023-12-31
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

12/30 & 12/31/23

Event Name

SCONE New Years Eve Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Cadwell Forest Pelham MA. Follow Pelham Rd into Pelham, past the Library to Enfield Rd on your right. Turn onto Enfield Rd and go about 2 miles. At a Y intersection, Enfield Rd becomes Packardville Rd. to your left. The gate and parking area are on your left about 100 yards beyond this intersection

Brief Trail Description

Mostly flat some elevation gain 8 mile loop each day

Hike Coordinator Name

Laurie Carmody

Hike Coordinator Phone

(631) 793-8094

Hike Coordinator Email

lcarmodyr@aol.com

Event fee

10.00 per hike

Net revenues will go to:

SCONE

Type of Hike

10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Westbrook animal hospital
2 Belchertown Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM Mon
Phone: (413) 253-7797

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

cooley dickinson Hospital
Address: 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060
Hours:
Open 24 hours
Phone: (413) 582-2000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

Yes

Happy New Year 2024 MAGS Pack Hike
2024-01-06 - 2024-01-07
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Jan 6/7, 2024

Event Name

Happy New Year 2024 MAGS Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Day 1 and 2 – Trexler Land Preserve, Schnecksville, PA

Brief Trail Description

Dirt and Gravel

Hike Coordinator Name

Tonia Adams / Denise Mitterando

Hike Coordinator Phone

(610) 751-4353

Hike Coordinator Email

tadams@glic.com

Event fee

$20 for one leg $25 for 2

Net revenues will go to:

MAGS

Type of Hike

10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
7042 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 904-1776

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 1810
(610) 402-8000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

Crooked River Swissy Club March B2B Pack Hikes
2024-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

March 30 & 31, 2024

Event Name

March Back to Back Pack Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Westmoreland Heritage Trail
Saltsburg Trailhead access and parking lot 40°28’54.2″N 79°26’51.8″W
**There is no address for the actual area we are leaving from – above coordinates will take you to the parking lot for the entrance to the trail. There is a children’s playground at the start of the trail near the parking lot.
• Directions from Pittsburgh: Travel on US 22 to its intersection with SR 819 in New Alexandria. Go north on SR 981 about 8 miles to SR 286. Turn right onto SR 286 and cross the bridge over the Kiskiminetas River. After 0.2 miles, turn right at the “T” onto Salt Street. Follow Salt St. then Canal St. for 0.4 miles, and then turn right to the trail juncture with the West Penn Trail, parking near the playground.

Brief Trail Description

The entire trail surface is crushed limestone, level trails type of hike and access to grass and streams along the trail. Out and back hikes.

Hike Coordinator Name

Heather Kyslinger

Hike Coordinator Phone

(141) 289-7949

Hike Coordinator Email

heather.kyslinger@gmail.com

Event fee

$15 members of CRSC/$20 non-members

Net revenues will go to:

CRSC

Type of Hike

10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Avets
4224 Northern Pike Monroeville, PA 15146
412-373-4200

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
One Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650
724-537-1000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

Yes

Oak Mountain State Park Back to Back
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

February 10 – 11, 2024

Event Name

Oak Mountain State Park Back to Back

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Oak Mountain State Park
100 Terrace Drive
Pelham, AL 35124

Brief Trail Description

Day 1 – 8 mile hike with natural terrain on a mountain ridge – Moderate elevation. In and out on the Blue trail starting at PeaVine Fall Parking lot.
Day 2 – 8 mile hike with a mix of terrain, natural and some asphalt – Mild elevation around a lake.
Both days will use a pedometer to verify distance.

Hike Coordinator Name

Stacey Gwin

Hike Coordinator Phone

(205) 541-9051

Hike Coordinator Email

staceygwin@yahoo.com

Event fee

$15 plus $5 entry fee

Net revenues will go to:

Southbound GSMD Club

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Steel City Emergency Vets
1900 Hoover Court
Hoover, AL 35226

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Shelby Baptist Medical Center
1000 1st Street N.
Alabaster, AL 35007

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

Southbound Draft Trial
2024-02-24
Hosting Regional Club

Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

02/24/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

Date of Trial

02/25/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

What is being offered?

Draft trial with optional draft capability test

Location Address of Trial

Melissa Jarriel’s Residence and Hitchcock Woods
1717 Dibble Rd SW
Aiken, SC 29801
Map It

Map file upload

Aiken-Draft-Trial-Freight-Haul.docx

Names & Address of Judges

Melissa Jarriel
1717 Dibble Rd SW
Aiken, SC 29801Steve Cipolla
313 Heber Rd.
Summerville, SC 29485

Draft Chair

Name

Melissa Jarriel

Address

1717 Dibble Rd SW
Aiken, SC 29801
Map It

Email

mhjarriel@yahoo.com

Phone

(803) 645-5570

Draft Secretary

Name

Mary Sezer

Address

4643 Hunters Mill Ct
Hephzibah, GA 30815
Map It

Email

idrmary@yahoo.com

Phone

(443) 876-3680

Additional Committee Members

Laura Bullock

East TN Hike: Southbound GSMD Club
2024-02-24 - 2024-02-25
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

Feb 24 & 25, 2024

Event Name

East TN Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Day 1: Meet at Visitors Center at Park Entrance
Enterprise South Nature Park
190 Still Hollow Loop Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37416Day 2: Meet at Harrison Bay State Park Marina
Bay Point Loop Trail
Harrison Bay State Park
7855 Bay Marina Circle
Harrison, TN 37341

Brief Trail Description

Day 1: Begin with Poe Run Path to Boulder Point and back to trail head for bathroom break and then repeat for a total of 8 miles.
Day 2: Begin at Bay Point Loop Trail head. 4.3 mile loop and back to restrooms at marina and then repeat loop trail with cut across trail for a total of 8 miles.

Hike Coordinator Name

Debra Echols

Hike Coordinator Phone

(423) 836-1783

Hike Coordinator Email

dlechols@gmail.com

Event fee

$20

Net revenues will go to:

Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga
6393 Lee Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37421

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

AFC Urgent Care
9058 Old Lee Hwy
Ooltewah, TN 37363

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

February Montour Trail Pack Hikes
2024-02-24 - 2024-02-25
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

February 24 and 25, 2024

Event Name

February Montour Trail Pack Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

We will be using the Montour Trail but meeting and leaving from different locations on Saturday and Sunday, however both days will be out and back hikes on the trail. The reason for this is to have bathroom facilities at the start and end of the hike.
Day 1: Montour Trail Parking, Moon Twp, PA 15108 at Montour Coketown Rd parking lot
Day 2: Montour Trail Parking, Oakdale, PA 15071 at Cliff Mine Rd parking lotMap will be emailed

Brief Trail Description

The entire trail surface is crushed limestone, level rails to trails type of hike and access to grass and streams along the trail.

Hike Coordinator Name

Heather Kyslinger

Hike Coordinator Phone

(141) 289-7949

Hike Coordinator Email

heather.kyslinger@gmail.com

Event fee

$15 members of CRSC/$20 for non members

Net revenues will go to:

CRSC

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

For Saturday hike: PVSEC North Hills
807 Camp Horne Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-3400For Sunday hike: MedVet Pittsburgh
2810 Washington Rd McMurray, PA 15317
724-717-2273

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Heritage Valley Hospital
720 Blackburn Rd Sewickley, Pa 15143
412-741-6600

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

Yes

Lynx Lake Loop Trail Pack Hike
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

March 23rd & March 24th 2024

Event Name

Lynx Lake Loop Trail

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Brief Trail Description

Located in the cool pines of the Prescott National Forest. This trail features nice scenery with pretty views and lots of areas to explore. Trails are flat and mostly dirt.

Hike Coordinator Name

Becky Reinke

Hike Coordinator Phone

(602) 885-8557

Hike Coordinator Email

breinke53@icloud.com

Event fee

$20

Net revenues will go to:

GSMD Rescue Foundation

Type of Hike

8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital
7876 Florentine Road
Prescott Valley Arizona
928-460-7282

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Dignity Health
Yavapai Medical Center
1003 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, Arizona
928-771-5100

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

GPS

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

*additional pack coordinator Kristy Stecker 602-292-0858 kristystecker@yahoo.com

Cadwell Forest Spring SCONE hikes
2024-03-30 - 2024-03-31
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Pack Hike

March 30th and 31st

Event Name

Cadwell Forest

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Cadwell forest Pelham MA. info/map previously submitted

Brief Trail Description

Easy, some elevation gain

Hike Coordinator Name

laurie Carmody

Hike Coordinator Phone

(631) 793-8094

Hike Coordinator Email

lcarmodyr@aol.com

Event fee

$10.00

Net revenues will go to:

Swissy Club of New England

Type of Hike

10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day)

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Westbrook Animal Hospital: 2 Belchertown Rd, Pelham, MA 01002

Phone: (413) 253-7797

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

cooley dickinsin hospital. 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060

Hours:

Open 24 hours

Phone: (413) 582-2000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?

Yes
