Southbound Specialties
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12
Southbound GSMD Club shows to be held in Perry, GA:
Independent Specialty (including Sweeps and Jr. Showmanship) on Sunday, April 12, 2026 and a designated specialty in conjunction with the Atlanta Kennel Club all-breed show on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (which would include veterans, but not Sweeps).

Golden State April Draft Trials
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 UTC
Hosting Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

04/11/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

Date of Trial

04/12/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Skyline Wilderness Park
2201 Imola Avenue
Napa, CA 94559
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Map file upload

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Names & Address of Judges

James Maxwell (Approved Bernese Judge)
draftndogs@gmail.com
415-776-8575
San Francisco, CA
Larry Bohlig (Approved Bernese Judge)
threeberners@sebastiancorp.net
510-787-3185
Foresthill, CA

Draft Chair

Name

Julie Vonada

Address

20225 Jerusalem Grade
Lower Lake, CA 95457
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Email

vonada@att.net

Phone

(707) 236-2384

Draft Secretary

Name

Lisa England

Address

24756 Golden Oak Lane
Newhall, CA 91321
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Email

england25@sbcglobal.net

Phone

(805) 791-9277

Additional Committee Members

Becky Reinke, Linda Ridenour

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club April Pack Hikes
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

April 25 & 26, 2026 (Saturday / Sunday)

Event Name

MAGS Spring “Paws on the Path” 2 day Back to Back with 10 mile option Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map
D&R Canal Towpath Ride – Frenchtown
https://g.co/kgs/vcSsEib

Check-in time for event

08:30 am

Brief Trail Description

Sections of the D&R Canal State Park are part of the regional trail systems including the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit Trail as our trail provides a safe, well maintained off road trail for people to explore NJ.

Hike Coordinator Name

Denise Mitterando

Hike Coordinator Phone

(908) 294-1952

Hike Coordinator Email

deemitt@live.com

Event fee

$20 for 1 day / $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)

Crown Veterinary Specialists
23 Blossom Hill Rd, Lebanon, NJ 08833

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Hunterdon Medical Center
2100 Wescott Dr, Flemington, NJ 08822

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

Pedometer

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)

Greater Swiss Mountain Club of the Rockies Draft Trial
2026-05-02
Hosting Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Club of the Rockies

Date of Trial

05/02/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

10180 Shoup Rd
Black Forest, CO 80908
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Map file upload

draftcoursemap2.pdf

Names & Address of Judges

Same freight haul as last year. Same location. A dirt trail through the property exiting onto a dirt road, into a cul-du-sac and back around dirt road to a short leg on a paved road to driveway of property and back to ring.

Draft Chair

Name

Jennifer Bauer

Address

8429 South Turkey Creek Road
MORRISON, CO 80465
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Email

gsmdcrockies@gmail.com

Phone

(702) 449-4109

Draft Secretary

Name

Darlene Tad-y

Address

13090 Tahosa Ln
Black Forest, CO 80908
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Email

gsmdcrockies@gmail.com

Phone

(847) 962-1740

Additional Committee Members

TBD

Lake Shore Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club Pack Hike May 2-3, 2026
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Lake Shore Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

May 2 -3, 2026

Event Name

Lake Shore GSMD Club Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Rock Cut State Park, IL
7223 West Lane Road
Loves Park, IL

Check-in time for event

07:00 am

Brief Trail Description

Natural trail with a few brief gentle uphill climbs

Hike Coordinator Name

Rachel Simons

Hike Coordinator Phone

(608) 513-1273

Hike Coordinator Email

simonsr27@gmail.com

Event fee

The entry fee for the pack hike is $20 for LSGSMDC members and $25 for non-members.

Net revenues will go to:

LSGSMDC

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)

Animal Emergency Clinic of Rockford
7145 Spring Creek Road Rockford, IL 61107
815-229-7791
https://www.aecrockford.com/

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

OSF Healthcare OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
9951 Rock Cut Crossing, 1st Floor 5666 E. State Street
Loves Park, IL 61111 Rockford, IL 61108
815-639-8450 815-226-2000

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

Other

If ‘other’ chosen above, please briefly describe:

AppleWatch

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

Yes

Crooked River Pack Hikes May 4-5, 2026
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-05
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

May 4th & 5th 2026

Event Name

CRSC Spring 2026 Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/sugarcreek/

Check-in time for event

09:00 am

Brief Trail Description

Oak trees estimated to be 580 years old, a tallgrass prairie, woodlands and the scenic Sugar Creek beckon visitors. Although much of Sugarcreek’s 618 acres were once farmland, MetroParks land management practices, and natural processes, have resulted in a variety of habitats.

Hike Coordinator Name

Annette LaPlante

Hike Coordinator Phone

(616) 520-3870

Hike Coordinator Email

malaplante@mail.com

Event fee

25

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)

CARE Center Dayton
6421 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH 45459

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

MVH South
2400 Miami Valley Dr, Centerville, OH 45459

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?

Yes

SCONE May Draft Trials
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10
Hosting Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date of Trial

05/09/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

Date of Trial

05/10/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

428 Route 63
Westmoreland, NH 03467
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Map file upload

SpaarPropertyMap.pdf

Names & Address of Judges

Mary Spaar 428 Route 63 Westmoreland NH
Kelly Lovley 9 Round Hills Rd Amherst MA
Pam and Ron Capelli 22 Gardeners Grove Rd Belmont NH

Draft Chair

Name

mary Spaar

Address

428 Route 63
westmoreland, NH 03467
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Email

zekifisk@yahoo.com

Phone

(603) 370-8772

Draft Secretary

Name

Kelly Lovley

Address

9 Round HIlls Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
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Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

Phone

(413) 218-7085

Additional Committee Members

Laurie Carmody, Pam Capelli, Ron Capelli

Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club May 9th-10th, 2026
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

May 9-10, 2026

Event Name

Lake Norman State Park Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Lake Norman State Park (Lake Shore Trail)
759 State Park Rd
Troutman, NC 28166

Check-in time for event

08:00 am

Brief Trail Description

The hike on day one will start with the 6-mile Lake Shore Loop, followed by 1-mile from the trailhead up the short turn trail and back. Day two will be the same trail, but opposite direction. This hike will begin at 9:00 am both days starting at the Lake Shore Trailhead.
Located in Iredell County 40 miles north of Charlotte, Lake Norman State Park boasts 17 miles of shoreline on Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest man-made freshwater lake. The Lake Shore trail is an easy to moderate trail (393 ft elevation gain) with consistent views of the lake as it winds around a peninsula on the south end of the park. The trail is a well-marked, well-maintained packed dirt and does not allow any mountain bikes or horses. I have selected a route that is safe, with beautiful views, moderate elevation change, and benches for rest periods every couple miles. There are 3 road crossings for emergency exit points plus two short trails (0.1 mi) to an additional emergency exit point.

Hike Coordinator Name

Eric Hankins

Hike Coordinator Phone

(704) 533-0600

Hike Coordinator Email

d.eric.hankins@gmail.com

Event fee

$15 B2B Hike / $12 Day Hike

Net revenues will go to:

Southbound GSMD 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)

Denver Animal Emergency
1420 NC-16 Business
Denver, NC 28037
Phone: 980-449-6253

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
171 Fairview Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: 704-660-4000

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?

Yes

Crooked River Draft Trials May 9-10, 2026
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10
Hosting Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date of Trial

05/09/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

Date of Trial

05/10/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

1980 State RTE 56 NW
London, OH 43140
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Map file upload

bobdawn.jpg

Names & Address of Judges

Bethany Karger (Newfoundland Draft Judge)
Annette LaPlante
Bob Fralick

Draft Chair

Name

Kimberly Woollard

Address

9667 Haines Rd
WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068
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Email

kim@cherishedswissies.com

Phone

(937) 478-3091

Draft Secretary

Name

Annette LaPlante

Address

3183 Solon St NE
Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319
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Email

malaplante@mail.com

Phone

(616) 520-3870

Additional Committee Members

Bob & Dawn Fralick

Entry packet: http://crookedriverswissyclub.com/2026-May-Draft.pdf

SCONE Obedience and Rally Trials
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17
SCONE Obedience & Rally Trials – Amherst, MA

2 obedience trials on Saturday, May 16th judged by Elizabeth (Tibby) Chase
1 rally trial on Sunday, May 17th judged by Denise LaCroix

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club May Pack Hikes
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

May 16&17, 2026 (Saturday / Sunday)

Event Name

MAGS Spring “Stride Side by Side” 2 day Back to Back with 10 mile option Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map
D&R Canal Towpath Ride – Frenchtown
https://g.co/kgs/vcSsEib

Check-in time for event

08:30 am

Brief Trail Description

Sections of the D&R Canal State Park are part of the regional trail systems including the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit Trail as our trail provides a safe, well maintained off road trail for people to explore NJ.

Hike Coordinator Name

Denise Mitterando

Hike Coordinator Phone

(908) 294-1952

Hike Coordinator Email

deemitt@live.com

Event fee

$20 for 1 day / $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)

Crown Veterinary Specialists
23 Blossom Hill Rd, Lebanon, NJ 08833

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Hunterdon Medical Center
2100 Wescott Dr, Flemington, NJ 08822

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

Pedometer

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 May Pack Hikes
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

may 23 & 24th

Event Name

SCONE back to back hike Memorial Weekend hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Pelham MA previously submitted

Check-in time for event

09:30 am

Brief Trail Description

Mostly flat with some elevation gain

Hike Coordinator Name

Laurie Carmody

Hike Coordinator Phone

(631) 793-8094

Hike Coordinator Email

lcarmodyr@aol.com

Event fee

10

Net revenues will go to:

SCONE

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

VESH ER open 24/7
Phone: (413) 665-4911
Address: 141 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield, MA, 01373

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust Street (Route 9)
Northampton, MA 01060
Near Public Transit
413-582-2000
TYY tel:413-582-2082

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:

SCONE spring hike March 14th & 15th 2026

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

Yes

Patriot GSMD Club May Pack Hikes
2026-05-30 - 2026-05-31
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

May 30/31 2026

Event Name

Patriot GSMD Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Great Brook Farms State Park
165 North Rd.
Carlisle, MA 01741

Check-in time for event

08:00 am

Brief Trail Description

Easy to Medium difficulty, wooded and open field trails.

Hike Coordinator Name

Tom Bender

Hike Coordinator Phone

(508) 439-2486

Hike Coordinator Email

tab.Tallis@gmail.com

Event fee

10.00

Net revenues will go to:

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center
11 Cornerstone Square
Westford MA 01886
978-577-6525

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Emerson Hospital
133 Old Rd to 9 Acre Corner
Concord, MA 01742
978-369-1400

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?

Yes

Patriot Supported Entry & Specialities
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07
Patriot GSMD Club Specialities to be held in Norwalk, Connecticut in conjunction with the Greenwich Kennel and Longshore Southport Kennel Club shows.

Friday, June 5th: Supported Entry
Saturday, June 6th: Designated Specialty with Sweepstakes
Sunday, June 7th: Designated Specialty with Sweepstakes (if offered by kennel club)

Patriot June 13 & 14 Pack Hikes
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

June 13/14 2026

Event Name

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Great Brook Farms State Park
165 North Rd.
Carlisle, MA 01741

Check-in time for event

08:00 am

Brief Trail Description

Easy to Moderate wooded and open field trails.

Hike Coordinator Name

Tom Bender

Hike Coordinator Phone

(508) 439-2486

Hike Coordinator Email

tab.tallis@gmail.com

Event fee

10.00

Net revenues will go to:

Patriot GSMD

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital
11 Cornerstone Square
Westford, MA 01886

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Emerson Hospital
133 Old Rd to 9 Acre Corner
Concord, MA 01742
978-369-1400

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?

Yes

C&P June Specialties
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21
Chesapeake & Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Designated Specialties in Doswell, VA in conjunction with Virginia Kennel Club June 20 & 21, 2026

Patriot GSMD June 27-28 Pack Hike Dates
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

June 27/28 2026

Event Name

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Early Bird Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Great Brook Farms State Park
165 North Rd.
Carlisle, MA 01741

Check-in time for event

07:00 am

Brief Trail Description

Easy to Moderate wooded and open field trails.

Hike Coordinator Name

Tom Bender

Hike Coordinator Phone

(508) 439-2486

Hike Coordinator Email

tab.tallis@gmail.com

Event fee

10.00

Net revenues will go to:

Patriot 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)

Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital
11 Cornerstone Square
Westford, MA 01886

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Emerson Hospital
133 Old Rd to 9 Acre Corner
Concord, MA 01742
978-369-1400

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?

Yes

Cascade GSMD Club June Pack Hike
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

June 27 and June 28 2026

Event Name

Caribou Targhee Area Summer Pack Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Jedediah Smith Wilderness Trail- We will meet up at 2620 E 5000 N, Tetonia. Please come down the driveway slowly. I’m the last place at the dead end. We will caravan to the trailhead. I will email everyone who will be attending with directions to my place.
The trailhead leaves from the parking lot off the road and heads west. The hike is in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, near Alta, Wyoming the end of Teton Canyon Rd, start in Teton Canyon Campground.

Check-in time for event

06:30 am

Brief Trail Description

At the end of Teton Canyon Rd, start in Teton Canyon Campground. Walk around the entire campground over to the Teton Canyon Trailhead. Take the Alaska Basin Trail, along the South Fork Teton Creek. Hike past junction of Devil’s Staircase Trail and continue to the 4 miles turnaround point at GPS location. Take the Alaska Basin Trail, along the South Fork Teton Creek. Hike past junction of Devil’s Staircase Trail and continue to the 4 mile turnaround point at GPS location. It is a fairly up hill hike on a hard packed dirt trail. Elevation gain is 900 ft. We go back for a 8 mile pack hike leg.

Hike Coordinator Name

Joy lazarus Mike Hagler

Hike Coordinator Phone

(818) 292-0101

Hike Coordinator Email

parkplaceswissys@gmail.com

Event fee

$15 for members/$20 for nonmembers for 2 days. $10 for member, $15 for nonmembers for one.

Net revenues will go to:

Cascade Club

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Sat: Ceder Ridge Animal Hospital 1076 Erikson Dr. Rexburg, ID. 83440 Phone: 208-359-2622
Sun: Viking Animal Hospital, 3151 McNeil Dr. Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: 208-552-0662

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Teton Valley Health Hospital 120 East Howard Drive, Driggs, ID 83422
Phone: 208-354-2383

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

GPS

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

We hike this area yearly and have it mapped out already. I can send you the map directly

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

Yes

GSMD Club of Rockies Hike June 27-28, 2026
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

June 27-28

Event Name

Black Forest Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Black Forest trail #16, 8510 Burgess Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Check-in time for event

07:15 am

Brief Trail Description

Two 4 mile loops, in forested public trail, easy access in and out.

Hike Coordinator Name

Jenny Bauer

Hike Coordinator Phone

(702) 449-4109

Hike Coordinator Email

rottiegirlx2@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10

Net revenues will go to:

NS 2026

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

For emergencies near the Black Forest Section 16 trails, the closest dedicated emergency facility is Powers Pet Emergency (5886 Tutt Blvd, 719-473-0482) or North Springs Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (northspringsvrc.com). Both are approximately 15-20 minutes away, providing 24/7 care for urgent, life-threatening injuries.

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

The closest emergency medical facility to the Black Forest Section 16 trail (8510 Burgess Rd) is UCHealth Memorial Hospital North, located at 4050 Briargate Parkway in Colorado Springs. It is typically about a 15–20 minute drive from the trails, depending on specific location.RV.Nuccio & Associates Inc.
10148 Riverside Dr.2nd Fl
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Policy number: NAAO00040684

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 16

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 Rockies Hike July 18-19, 2026
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

July 18-19 2026

Event Name

Rampart Resevoire Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

#714 Rainbow Gulch Trailhead, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Check-in time for event

07:15 am

Brief Trail Description

Out and back 8 mile hike, easy terrain, Cool 9000 ft elevation and cool clean water to refresh warm feet and bellies.

Hike Coordinator Name

Jenny Bauer

Hike Coordinator Phone

(702) 449-4109

Hike Coordinator Email

rottiegirlx2@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10

Net revenues will go to:

NS 2026

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency
5886 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

located in Colorado Springs, roughly 10–15 miles southeast of the area. CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital (approx. 10 miles, 2222 N Nevada Ave) and other Colorado Springs facilities are accessible, with 911 being the primary resource for rescue

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

Pedometer

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 Draft Trials
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30
Hosting Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date of Trial

08/29/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

Date of Trial

08/30/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Pam and Ron Capelli
41 Gardeners Grove Rd
Belmont, NH 03220
Map It

Map file upload

Belmont-draft-trial-freight-haul-GPS-track-20200929.pdf

Names & Address of Judges

AM Tests: Kelly Lovley & Mary Spaar
PM Tests: Pam & Ron Capelli

Draft Chair

Name

Kelly Lovely

Address

9 Round Hills Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
Map It

Email

kellynlovely@gmail.com

Phone

(413) 218-7085

Draft Secretary

Name

Tiffany Russo

Address

1234 Paul Ave
Rotterdam, NY 12306
Map It

Email

tiff1355@gmail.com

Phone

(631) 875-4055

Additional Committee Members

Laurie Carmody, Mary Sparr

GSMD Club of Rockies Turquoise Lake Pack Hike
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30

Event Name

Turquoise Lake Trail 8 Mile Back to Back Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Turquoise Lake Trailhead
This trail starts outside Leadville, CO. Directions to Trailhead once in Leadville, CO.
From Harrison Avenue take west 6th Street turning right on to McWethy Drive/County Road 4. Follow County Road 4 to Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
Parking
Park in dirt pullout on east side of Sugar Loafin’ Dam. Trailhead access across road from parking.

Check-in time for event

08:00 am

Brief Trail Description

This is a popular non-motorized multiple use rolling single track trail that follows alongside the Turquoise Lake Shoreline. Easily accessible from the USFS Campgrounds around the lake and the Matchless Boat Ramp. This out and back trail has minimal elevation gain but can be rocky in places. The Sugar Loafin’ Dam side of the trail provides plenty of access to lake shore great for fishing and views of the surrounding mountains. This hike is at elevation, handlers will need to be prepared for all types of Colorado weather and high altitude. Dogs must be on leash at all times. Recreation area has multiple campgrounds and access to pit toilets along trail.
Please make sure to RSVP

Hike Coordinator Name

Michelle Lee

Hike Coordinator Phone

(720) 219-1750

Hike Coordinator Email

lilorangeionic@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10 club members/$15 non members

Net revenues will go to:

GSMDRF or GSMDCA NS, please contact Jenny Bauer with GSMDC of the Rockies.

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Leadville Veterinary Clinic
728 Front Street
Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-486-1487
Silverthorne Veterinary Hospital
301 Brian Ct
Silverthorne, CO 80498
silverthorneveterinary.com
Phone number (970) 455-8673

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

St. Vincent Health
816 W. 4th St
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-0230

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)

GSMD Rocky Club Specialty
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-04
GSMD Club of the Rockies 2nd annual Concurrent specialty show, with the Peak to Peak Working Dog Association Specialty shows held on September 3-4, 2026

GSMDCR End of Summer Pack Hikes
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27, 2026-09-30 - 2026-10-01
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Sept 26 & 27, Sept 30 & Oct 1

Event Name

GSMDCR End Of Summer Pack Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Black Forest Section 16
8510 Burgess Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Check-in time for event

07:00 am

Brief Trail Description

4 miles loops in partial shade
Wooded trail

Hike Coordinator Name

Michael Nelson

Hike Coordinator Phone

(909) 815-2733

Hike Coordinator Email

ssmikey58@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10 per day

Net revenues will go to:

GSMDCR

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency
5886 Tutt Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

UCHealth Memorial Hospital North
4050 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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?

Yes

National Specialty Pack Hikes
2026-10-04 - 2026-10-05
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Sunday, October 4, 2026 and Monday, October 5, 2026

Event Name

2026 GSMD National Specialty Back-to-Back Pack Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Location: Eagle Island State Park
Address: 165 S Eagle Island Parkway, Eagle, ID 83616
Directions: We will meet in the Equestrian Parking Lot off W Hatchery Road. GPS coordinates (43.68837, -116.38740)
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Eagle+Island+State+Park/@43.687173,-116.391383,788m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x54afab2876e9acad:0x2bd74eba5e1fd1ea!8m2!3d43.6858555!4d-116.3982044!16zL20vMDlfbjZ4?hl=en-US&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Check-in time for event

09:00 am

Brief Trail Description

Eagle Island State Park Loop – This unpaved loop trail encircles much of the park, providing a comprehensive view of the natural beauty and diverse landscapes within the park. The loop is approximately 4.7 miles, we will make two loops of the park, modifying the second loop to minimize mileage and hit the required 8 miles. Elevation gain throughout one loop is approximately 26 feet, making this a generally easy trail.

Hike Coordinator Name

Angie Luengen

Hike Coordinator Phone

(425) 785-7227

Hike Coordinator Email

raluengen@gmail.com

Event fee

$30

Net revenues will go to:

2026 GSMD National Specialty

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)

WestVet Boise 24/7 Animal Emergency & Specialty Clinic
5024 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Saint Alphonsus Emergency – Eagle
323 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616

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?

Yes

2026 GSMDCA National Specialty
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-11
Hosted by Cascade GSMD Club; Golden State GSMD Club; GSMD Club of the RockiesShow Chairs: Annika Schmid and Liz CoitExpo Idaho5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714October 5-11, 2026

National Specialty Draft Trial
2026-10-06
Hosting Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America

Date of Trial

10/06/2026

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Expo Idaho
6510 Glenwood
Boise, Idaho 83714
Map It

Map file upload

Expo-Freight-Haul-2-2.pdf

Names & Address of Judges

Bob Fralick – 1980 State RTE 56 NW in London, OH 43140
Todd Snyder – 1606 North Rocky View Road in Castle Rock, CO 80108

Draft Chair

Name

Becky Reinke

Address

1418 N. Joplin Circle
Mesa, AZ 85207
Map It

Email

dr36@yahoo.com

Phone

(602) 885-8557

Draft Secretary

Name

Kelly Stover

Address

1900 W. Hillsdale Road
Athol, ID 83801
Map It

Email

k_stover@sbcglobal.net

Phone

(805) 358-0625

Additional Committee Members

Kristy Stickler, Christine Mata, Andrea Hansen

National Specialty Weight Pull Events
2026-10-07, 2026-10-10
Date(s) of Proposed Weight Pull

10/7/26 & 10/10/26

Event Name

GSMDCA National Specialty

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

Expo Idaho
5610 N Glenwood St
Garden City, ID 83714

Check-in time for event

05:00 pm

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

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

wheeled cart on carpet, over asphalt

Name and Address of judges

Judge 1: Jenna Collins 3611 South Mountain Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758
Judge 2: tbd

Weight Pull Chairman Information

Name

Jenna Collins

Address

3611 South Mountain Road
Knoxville, MD 21758
United States
Map It

Phone

(443) 878-3833

Email

jennasstarr@hotmail.com

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

WestVet Boise Animal Emergency & Specialty Center – 24 hr
5024 W Chinden Blvd
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 375-1600

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center – Boise
1055 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 367-2121
