GSMDCA

GSMDCA National Specialty - hosted by GSMDCA Board of Directors
2022-10-22 - 2022-10-27
More information visit here: https://www.2022gsmdcans.com/schedule.html

Golden State GSMD Club - Off the Vine Draft Trial
2022-10-15 - 2022-10-16
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Draft Test

October 15 & 16, 2022

Name and address of selected site.

Skyline Wilderness Park
2201 Imola Ave. Napa, CA 94559

Name and Address of judges

Jennifer Hunt Brightbill (BMD Judge)
Ruth Nielsen (BMD Judge)

Draft Test Chairman Information

Chairman Name

Julie Vonada

Chairman Address

20225 Jerusalem Grade
Lower Lake, California 95457
United States
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Chairman Phone

(707) 236-2384

Chairman Email

vonada@att.net

Draft Test Secretary Information

Secretary Name

Lisa England

Secretary Address

24756 Golden Oak Lane
Newhall, California 91321
United States
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Secretary Phone

(805) 791-9277

Secretary Email

lisa@silveroakgsmd.com

SCONE Fall Draft Trial
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-09
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Draft Test

October 8th and 9th, 2022

Name and address of selected site

Capelli Household
41 Gardeners Grove Rd
Belmont, NH 03220

Name and Address of judges

Pam Capelli Ron Capelli
41 Gardeners Grove Rd 41 Gardeners Grove Rd
Belmont, NH 03220 Belmont, NH 03220
PamCapelli@prodigy.net capelli@acm.org
512-699-4737 512-699-4743
Kelly Lovley Mary Spaar
9 Round Hills Rd 428 Route 63
Amherst, MA 01002 Westmoreland, NH 03467
kellynlovley@gmail.com zekifisk@gmail.com
413-218-7085 603-370-8772

Draft Test Chairman Information

Chairman Name

Pam Capelli

Chairman Address

41 Gardeners Grove Rd
Belmont, NH 03220, New Hampshire 03220
United States
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Chairman Phone

(512) 699-4737

Chairman Email

PamCapelli@prodigy.net

Draft Test Secretary Information

Secretary Name

Kelly Lovley

Secretary Address

9 Round Hills Rd
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
United States
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Secretary Phone

(413) 218-7085

Secretary Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

leaf peeper back to back hike
2022-09-29 - 2022-09-30
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Sept 29/30

Event Name

leaf peeper back to back 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

old rail trail flat straight packed stone

Hike Coordinator Name

deanna never

Hike Coordinator Phone

(802) 598-2367

Hike Coordinator Email

deanna_never@comcast.net

Event fee

10

Net revenues will go to:

patriot gsmd club

Type of Hike

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

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)

St Albans back to back
2022-09-24 - 2022-09-25
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

sat sept 24 sun sept 25

Event Name

St Albans back to back

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

old rail trail straight flat packed stone

Hike Coordinator Name

deanna never

Hike Coordinator Phone

(802) 598-2367

Hike Coordinator Email

deanna_never@comcast.net

Event fee

10

Net revenues will go to:

patriot gsmd club

Type of Hike

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

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)

Golden State GSMD Club Designated Specialty
2022-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club hosting a Designated Specialty on Sept 17th, 2022 at Solano County fairgrounds in Vallejo Ca. in conjunction with Lake/Drake Kennel Club dog show

AKC Herding Test (PT only)
2022-09-17 - 2022-09-18
AKC Herding Test (PT only)
Saturday and Sunday, September 17th and 18th, 2022
Amherst, MA
Judges: Lynnette Milleville and Ann-Marie Ely
All Breed with Swissy Preference
More info visit here

SCONE Is it Fall Yet Pack HIke
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-23
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

August 22/23, 2022

Event Name

SCONE Is it Fall Yet Pack HIke

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Cadwell Forest
Enfield Rd
Pelham, MA

Brief Trail Description

Old Logging Road and Single Track Trails
Owned by UMASS

Hike Coordinator Name

Kelly Lovley

Hike Coordinator Phone

(413) 218-7085

Hike Coordinator Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

Event fee

20

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)

Cadwell Summer Beat the Heat Pack Hike
2022-08-01 - 2022-08-02
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

August 1/2, 2022

Event Name

Cadwell Summer Beat the Heat Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Cadwell Forest
Enfield Rd.
Pelham, MA

Brief Trail Description

Old logging road and single track, owned by UMASS

Hike Coordinator Name

Kelly Lovley

Hike Coordinator Phone

(413) 218-7085

Hike Coordinator Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

Event fee

20

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)

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Pack Hike
2022-06-26 - 2022-06-27
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

June 26-27

Event Name

missisquoi valley rail trail pack hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

st. albans vt missisquoi valley rail-trail us 7/main st at rewes dr

Brief Trail Description

flat crushed stone rail trail will walk 4 miles out and 4 miles back farm area

Hike Coordinator Name

deanna never

Hike Coordinator Phone

(802) 598-2367

Hike Coordinator Email

swissrunswissy@gmail.com

Event fee

10

Net revenues will go to:

patriot gsmd

Type of Hike

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

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)

Dog Days of Summer Pack Hike @ Half Moon Bay
2022-06-25 - 2022-06-26
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

June 25th & June 26th, 2022

Event Name

Dog Days of Summer Pack Hike @ Half Moon Bay

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

This segment of the California Coastal Trail (also known as the Half Moon Bay State Park’s Coastside Trail) runs parallel to the Pacific Coast along what used to be the Ocean Shore Railroad. The Coastside Trail is truly a destination trail. It offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Brief Trail Description

First mile is paved with option of dirt trail, rest of the hike is dirt trails with no real elevation change.

Hike Coordinator Name

Whitney Dewar

Hike Coordinator Phone

(650) 773-4525

Hike Coordinator Email

mossbeachlady@gmail.com

Event fee

$20 per day

Type of Hike

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

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)

Patriot GSMD Club Specialties
2022-06-11 - 2022-06-12
back to back Specialty Shows in conjunction with the Greenwich KC and Long Shore South Port KC All breed shows for the sixth year. The shows will be held June 11-12, 2022 in Norwalk Connecticut. The judges will be selected from the show’s approved panel. Puppy and Veteran Sweeps judges will have at a minimum attended judges education

SCONE June Draft Trials
2022-06-04 - 2022-06-05
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club: Swissy Club of New England
Dates: June 4 and June 5, 2022
Location:
Mary Spaar home
428 Route 63
Westmoreland, NH 03467
Judges:
Pam and Ron Capelli
Kelly Lovley and Mary Spaar
Chair:
Mary Spaar
(603) 370-8772
granitegsmd@gmail.com
Secretary:
Kelly Lovley
9 Rounds Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 218-7085
kellynlovley@gmail.com
Additional information can be found here

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Pack Hike
2022-05-29 - 2022-05-30
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Pack Hike

5/29/2022-5/30/2022

Event Name

missisquoi valley rail trail pack hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

st. albans vt missisquoi valley rail-trail us 7/main st at rewes dr

Brief Trail Description

flat crushed stone rail trail will walk 4 miles out and 4 miles back farm area

Hike Coordinator Name

deanna never

Hike Coordinator Phone

(802) 598-2367

Hike Coordinator Email

swissrunswissy@gmail.com

Event fee

10

Net revenues will go to:

patriot gsmd

Type of Hike

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

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)

Patriot GSMD Club Draft Test
2022-05-14
Date(s) of Draft Test

May 14 2022 two tests one day

Name and address of selected site.

Green mtn meadows K9 wellness
Center
150 blue Herron dr
Williston, vt 05495

Name and Address of judges

Mary Spaar
428 route 68
Westmoreland, nh 03467
Ron Capelli
41 Gardner’s grove rd
Belmont, nh 03220

Draft Test Chairman Information

Chairman Name

Deanna Never

Chairman Address

833 georgia mountain rd
Fairfax, Vermont 05454
United States
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Chairman Phone

(802) 598-2367

Chairman Email

swissrunswissy@gmail.com

Draft Test Secretary Information

Secretary Name

Lee Smith

Secretary Address

71 chamberlain st
Holliston, Massachusetts 01746
United States
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Secretary Phone

(508) 561-9427

Secretary Email

lasmithae@aol.com

Where the Fur-f meets the Turf & the Surf
2022-05-07 - 2022-05-08
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

May 7 and 8, 2022

Event Name

Where the Fur-f meets the Turf & the Surf

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

San Dieguito Lagoon Staging Area
2801 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
Just North of San Diego.

Brief Trail Description

The trail we scoped out is the Coast-to-Crest Trail in Del Mar. It stretches from the Coast to the Polo Fields and we walked it a few weeks ago for 8 miles. It’s a really flat, pretty walk on natural trail that isn’t too crowded. The main staging area is along the middle (shown as the 8.45mi marker on the Fitbit pic) and has a restroom. Trail exits with vehicle access are shown with the orange icons. Pictures attached with the email from: Camillesyb@gmail.com.
http://www.sdrp.org/wordpress/trails/ctc-trail-status/
[Note this webpage was last updated in January 2019. We walked it and there is natural trail for an 8mi round trip hike]

Hike Coordinator Name

Camille Sybert

Hike Coordinator Phone

(707) 479-1672

Hike Coordinator Email

camillesyb@gmail.com

Event fee

$15/day

Net revenues will go to:

Golden State GSMD Club for future working events

Type of Hike

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

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 Primitive Hike
2022-05-07 - 2022-05-08
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date of Proposed Pack Hike

May 7-8, 2022

Event Name

CRSC Primitive Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Myeerah Nature Preserve
7405 OH 540
Bellefontaine, OH 43311map location:

Brief Trail Description

Myeerah Nature Preserve is a 450 acre property with woodlands, two lakes, and native Ohio prairie fields. The hike will be done mostly on trails which travel around the perimeter of the park which are mostly dirt and grass (some gravel). The terrain is mostly rolling with some moderate hills and ravines through the woodland sections. The trail difficulty would be described as moderate. Some sections around the lakes are fairly flat through native prairie. We will park and begin the hike at the Maple camping area marked on the trail map. After the first 5 mile leg we will camp in a field next to the Maple area. Next morning we will hike the 5 mile perimeter trail in the opposite direction to finish the second leg.

Hike Coordinator Name

Gary Stetler and Doug Woollard

Hike Coordinator Phone

(614) 266-5553

Hike Coordinator Email

stetler.gary@gmail.com

Event fee

$10 per team (dog and handler)

Type of Hike

5 Mile Primitive Overnight (10 Miles total – rated trails only)

8 and 8 is great- back to back WI pack hike
2022-04-30 - 2022-05-01
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Event Name

“8 and 8 is great- back to back WI pack hike”

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Minooka Park- Waukesha WI
https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/globalassets/parks–land-use/park-system/find-a-park/minooka/minooka-park-map.pdf
Yellow (3), Orange (1.5), Blue green (1.5), Pink- 1 mile/out and back= 8
then reverse on Sunday

Brief Trail Description

Yellow- This easy hike has some lengthy inclines and declines with combinations of sun and shade. Much of the trail is wide and grass covered. An enjoyable slice of nature!
the other trails are similar.
$ 6 parking per day fee.

Hike Coordinator Name

Laurie whorley

Hike Coordinator Phone

(414) 460-9076

Hike Coordinator Email

whorleyswissies@yahoo.com

Event fee

$10

Net revenues will go to:

Crooked River GSMD club

Type of Hike

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

Wolfeboro NH, Cotton Valley rail trail
2022-04-25 - 2022-04-26
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Event Name

Wolfeboro NH, Cotton Valley rail trail

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Hike starts at Depot street Wolfeboro NH,
Take route 28 to route 109 turn right onto Railroad AVE, just ahead on Depot street is the old Wolfeboro Depot. Parking.
Planning on 2 day 8 mile hikes with a 10 mile option on Monday the 25th

Brief Trail Description

The hard pack Cotton Valley rail trail starts at the Depot, it follows along 2 causeways, along Lake Wentworth and Crescent Lake. The trail goes thru woods, open spaces, and wetlands.

Hike Coordinator Name

Mary Spaar

Hike Coordinator Phone

(603) 370-8772

Hike Coordinator Email

granitegsmd@gmail.com

Event fee

20$ for 2 day 8 mile hike, 10$ for one day 10 mile hike

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)

Crooked River Draft Trial
2022-04-23 - 2022-04-24
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club: Crooked River Swissy Club
Date(s) of Draft Test: 4/23 – 4/24/22
Location:
9667 Haines Rd
Waynesville OH 45068
Judges:
Karen Conant
Lesley Fisher
Annette LaPlante
Kim Woollard
Chairman
Kimberly Woollard
9667 Haines Rd
Waynesville, Ohio 45068
(937) 478-3091
kim@cherishedswissies.com
Secretary
Annette LaPlante
1030 Rector Street NE
Sparta, Michigan 49345
malaplante@mail.com
For more information visit Crooked River Swissy Club website

Southbound GSMD Club Specialties
2022-04-16 - 2022-04-17
Specialties at Peach Blossom Cluster: The designated specialty would be on Saturday, April 16 and the Independent Specialty would be on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The designated specialty would have a veterans class and NOHS designation, but would not include Sweeps. Sunday’s IS would include Sweeps, Juniors, Veterans and Regular classes and NOHS designation
More information: visit here

April Pack Hike: Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club
2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10
Date(s) of Pack Hike

April 9/10, 2022

Event Name

MAGS Spring Safari 2 Day Pack Hike – with 10 mile option

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Where: 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA (Follow signs for the Zoo entrance)
https://www.lehighcounty.org/Portals/0/generalImages/Parks/Trexler%20Brochure%20PROOF_COUNTYOFLEHIGH%202019.pdf?ver=2019-06-10-091159-157

Brief Trail Description

Gravel, dirt

Hike Coordinator Name

Tonia Adams

Hike Coordinator Phone

(610) 751-4353

Hike Coordinator Email

tadams@glic.com

Event fee

$20 for one leg $25 for 2

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)

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

SCONE April Draft Trials
2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club: Swissy Club of New England
Date(s)Draft Test: April 9/10, 2022
Location:
Kelly Lovley
9 Round Hills Rd
Amherst MA 01002
Judges:
Mary Spaar & Kelly Lovley
Pam & Ron Capelli
Chairman:
Mary Spaar
438 Route 63
Westmoreland, NH 034674419
(603) 370-8772
Secretary:
Kelly Lovley
9 Round Hills Rd.
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 218-7085
kellynlovley@gmail.com
More information visit SCONE website

SCONE Rescheduled Pack Hike
2022-04-04 - 2022-04-05
Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

April 4-5/2022

Event Name

SCONE December Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Cadwell Forest, Pelham, MA

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Brief Trail Description

Logging roads and single track, 2 4 mile loops.

Hike Coordinator Name

Kelly Lovley

Hike Coordinator Phone

(413) 218-7085

Hike Coordinator Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

Event fee

$20

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)

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

Yes

Crooked River Montour Trail Back-to-Back hikes
2022-03-26 - 2022-03-27
Date(s) of Pack Hike

March 26-27, 2022

Event Name

March Montour Trail Back-to-Back hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Montour Trail: Tandom Connection at Georgetown Rd in Hendersonville
5 Georgetown Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317Address above takes you to a parking lot for the Montour Trail. We will meet here, weigh in and leave from here for the hike.

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. There are port-a-potties at the trailhead only. Out and back hike.

Hike Coordinator Name

Heather Kyslinger

Hike Coordinator Phone

(412) 897-9497

Hike Coordinator Email

heather.kyslinger@gmail.com

Event fee

$15

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)

SCONE Supported Entry
2022-03-06

Keygan Memorial Day Hike
2022-03-06
Date of Pack Hike

March 6, 2022 (Rain date March 5, 2022)

Event Name

Keygan Memorial Day Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Hitchcock Woods
1717 Dibble Rd SW
Aiken, SC 20801

Brief Trail Description

Hitchcock Woods is a 2,000-acre urban forest that contain s over 65 miles of trails. Living on the perimeter of these woods, I have been able to select a route that is safe, attractive, diverse in elevation and width, and provides rest points ever 2 miles. All trails are natural sandy terrain, ranging from flat sand roads to narrow hilly trails. Difficulty level – moderate.

Hike Coordinator Name

Melissa Jarriel

Hike Coordinator Phone

(803) 645-5570

Hike Coordinator Email

mhjarriel@yahoo.com

Event fee

$15

Net revenues will go to:

Southbound GSMD Club

Type of Hike

10 Mile – 1 Day

Patriot GSMD Club Supported Entry
2022-03-05

MAGS Play/Social Dat
2022-02-26 13:00 - 15:00

Crooked River Montour Trail Back-to-back Pack hikes
2022-02-26 - 2022-02-27
Date(s) of Pack Hike

February 26 & 27, 2022

Event Name

Montour Trail Back-to-back Pack hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Montour Trail: Coraopolis to Beaver Grade
Use 40° 28.005′ N, 80° 9.321′ W on Google Maps for directions to Old Beaver Grade Rd Parking Lot
**There is no address for the actual area we are leaving from – above address will take you to a 30 space parking lot and port-a-potties at this junction of the trail (which is 3.1 miles into the start of the Montour trail). This is where we will meet to do the weigh-in.
Directions: Traveling from the north or south of Pittsburgh, take I-79 to the Route 60 exit and get onto Route 60 (Steubenville Pike) going west toward Robinson Township. Go about 1 mile, then turn right (northwest) onto Beaver Grade Road. In about 0.3 mile, continue straight on Beaver Grade at the first stop sign (where Silver Lane turns off to the left). Continue on Beaver Grade Road for another 1.2 miles (mostly downhill) until the road starts to flatten out in the valley, then turn right onto Hickman/Old Beaver Grade and make an immediate left turn to continue on Old Beaver Grade Road. The road dead-ends at the Montour Trail about 300 yards ahead, with Tail parking on the left.

Brief Trail Description

The entire trail surface is crushed limestone, relatively level rails to trails type of hike and access to grass and streams along the trail. There are port-a-potties at the trailhead only. Out and back hike.

Hike Coordinator Name

Heather Kyslinger

Hike Coordinator Phone

(412) 897-9497

Hike Coordinator Email

heather.kyslinger@gmail.com

Event fee

$15

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)
