GSMDCA

SwissAthlon Pack Hike
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

09/21/2024 & 09/22/2024

Event Name

SwissAthlon

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Prairie Oaks Metro Park
3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd, West Jefferson, OH 43162
https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/prairie-oaks/

Brief Trail Description

Some moderate hills – goes alongside a pond for dogs to swim in – a mix of woods and prairie

Hike Coordinator Name

Mike LaPlante

Hike Coordinator Phone

(937) 603-4520

Hike Coordinator Email

malaplante@mail.com

Event fee

$30/$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)

MedVet – Hilliard
5230 Renner Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-0480
https://www.medvetforpets.com/location/medvet-hilliard/

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

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

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

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

Yes

2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Proposed Pack Hike

Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 22, 2024

Event Name

September Cascade GSMD Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Coal Mines Trail, Cle Elum WA
The Cle Elum trailhead is at the corner of 2nd and Stafford street in Cle Elum.

Brief Trail Description

Starting in Cle Elum at 2nd and Stafford streets, the trail gradually ascends to the town of Roslyn. The trail is shaded by tall deciduous trees and is a wide dirt surface.

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)

Valley Veterinary Hospital
2090 Vantage Hwy, Ellensburg, WA

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

KVH Hospital
603 S. Chestnut Street – Ellensburg, WA 98926

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)

Fall is here pack hike
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

9/21/24-9/22/24

Event Name

Fall is here pack hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Rail trail st. Albans vt

Brief Trail Description

Flat rail trail crushed 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 gsmdc

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Peak vet
158 hurricane lane
Williston, vt 05454

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Northwest medical st Albans vt

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)

Leaf peeper pack hike
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

10/5/24-10/6/24

Event Name

Leaf peeper pack hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Missisquoi valley Rail trail st Albans vt

Brief Trail Description

Flat crushed 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 gsmdc

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Peak vet
148 hurricane lane
Williston vt 05495

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Northwest medical st Albans vt

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)

National & Independent Specialties Pack Hike
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America – National & Independent Specialties

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

oct 12-13 2024

Event Name

Fallen Leaves Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Sat- Overlook to Five Trees Hike; 690 Sunset Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495
Sun- Laplatte headwaters public trail 1476 Gilman Rd Hinesburg,VT 05461

Brief Trail Description

sat- Wooded trail passes over bridges, around boulders, and culminates in an open summit with western views toward Lake Champlain. Great picnic spot with bench on top. The trail crosses snowmobile trails, but is well marked.
sun-3.1 mile loop groomed trails through woods and meadows.

Hike Coordinator Name

Alex Howard

Hike Coordinator Phone

(801) 231-4845

Hike Coordinator Email

alexhoward@ieee.org

Event fee

20 each

Net revenues will go to:

gsmdca

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)

PEAK veterinary referral center 158 hurricane lane williston ,vt
BEVS 1417 marshall ave williston vt

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

expresscare 115 porter dr middlebury vt

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

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

Yes

Cascade GSMD October 2024 Pack Hike
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

October 12th and October 13th @ 8:30 am

Event Name

Cascade GSMD October 2024 Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Point Defiance Park, Tacoma WA
Fort Nisqually Parking Lot
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407
https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/place/point-defiance-park/

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.

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)

BluePearl Pet Hospital
2510 84th Street South, Ste. 30D, Lakewood, WA

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital Emergency Department
315 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma, 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)

2024 GSMDCA National & Independent Specialties - Hosted By Patriot GSMD Club
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-18
Dates & Location

Location:
Basin Harbor Resort
4800 Basin Harbor Rd.
Vergennes, VT 05491
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Dates: October 12-18, 2024
Hosting Club: Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

National Specialty Draft Trials
2024-10-13
Hosting Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

10/13/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Basin Harbor Resort
4800 Basin Harbor RD
Vergennes, VT 05491
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Map file upload

Names & Address of Judges

Pam Capelli 41 Garders Grove Rd., Belmont, NH 03220 (512)
699-4737
pamcapelli@prodigy.net
Ron Capelli 41 Garders Grove Rd., Belmont, NH 03220 (512)
699-4737
capelli@acm.org
Mary Jo
Rasmussen
361 Foster Trail, Louisa, VA 23093
(734) 845-1197
mjrasmus@gmail.com
Melissa Jarriel 1717 Dibble Rd SW, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 642-5886
mhjarriel@yahoo.com

Draft Chair

Name

Tracy Brant

Address

197 McLean RD
Cortland, ny 13045
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Email

TLB10@cornell.edu

Phone

(607) 279-0936

Draft Secretary

Name

Mary Sparr

Address

428 Route 63
Westmoreland, NH 03467
Map It

Email

zekifisk@gmail.com

Phone

(603) 370-8772

Additional Committee Members

Deanna Never Mary Jo Rasmussen

November Montour Trail Back to Back Pack Hikes
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-10
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

November 9-10, 2024

Event Name

November Montour Trail Back to Back Pack Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Day 1: Montour Trail Parking, Moon Twp, PA 15108 at 79 Montour Coketown Rd parking lot
Day 2: Montour Trail Parking, Oakdale, PA 15071 at Cliff Mine Rd Trailhead parking lot
Type in the addresses highlighted above to take you to the parking lot for both areas of
the Montour Trail we will be starting from. There are port-a-potties available at the
trailhead and at certain areas along the trail each day. Both days will be out and back
hikes.
https://montourtrail.org/maps-2/

Brief Trail Description

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

Hike Coordinator Name

Heather Kyslinger

Hike Coordinator Phone

(412) 897-9497

Hike Coordinator Email

heather.kyslinger@gmail.com

Event fee

$15 CRSC members OR $20/dog 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)

For Saturday hike: PVSEC North Hills
807 Camp Horne Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-3400
For 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

How will hike mileage be verified?

GPS

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

Yes

MAGS PA Turkey Trot Pack Hike
2024-11-29 - 2024-11-30
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Nov. 29 & 30, 2024 (Friday/Saturday)

Event Name

MAGS PA Turkey Trot Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

https://sauconrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Saucon-Rail-Trail-8.5-x-11-With-POIs.pdf

Brief Trail Description

Crushed stone – Water Street entrance

Hike Coordinator Name

Janie Hecker

Hike Coordinator Phone

(484) 239-5109

Hike Coordinator Email

jhecker@ptd.net

Event fee

$20 per dog per day (Single hike) / $30 for two day back to back hike

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)

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
Open 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week.
2250 N. Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

St. Luke’s University Hospital
801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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)

Thanksgiving Pack Hike Black Forest Section 16
2024-11-30 - 2024-12-01
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

11/30/2024 and 12/1/2024

Event Name

Thanksgiving Pack Hike Black Forest Section 16

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. 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. Co-Coordinators Michelle Lee and Mike Nelson.

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)

CRSC Winter Working Events & Fun Weight Pull
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-07
Date(s) of Proposed Weight Pull

12/6 & 12/7

Event Name

CRSC Winter Working Events & Fun

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

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

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

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

Wheels on carpet (over concrete)

Name and Address of judges

Annette LaPlante & Kim Woollard

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)

Veterinarian
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

CANCELLED - Holly Jolly Hiking!
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

12/07/24 12/08/24

Event Name

Holly Jolly Hiking!

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Heckscher Parkway Field 1
East Islip, NY 11730

Brief Trail Description

Trail info: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/heckscher/

Trail maps: Dog walking is permitted in Field 5 , this is where parking can take place as well.

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/HeckscherSiteMap.pdf

Hike Coordinator Name

Tiffany Russo

Hike Coordinator Phone

(631) 875-4055

Hike Coordinator Email

tiff1355@gmail.com

Event fee

$20 per dog per day (Single hike) / $30 for two day back to back hike

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)

Islip Animal Hospital
270 Islip Avenue, Islip NY 11751

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

St Catherine’s of Sienna Hospital

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)

CRSC Winter Working Events & Fun Pack Hike
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

12/7 & 12/8/24

Event Name

CRSC Winter Working Events & Fun

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

12/7 will be at Bob & Dawns property (same location as past hikes)
12/8 will be at Prairie Oaks (same location as our October 2024 hikes)

Brief Trail Description

grassy meadows mixed with some woods and moderate inclines

Hike Coordinator Name

Mike LaPlante

Hike Coordinator Phone

(616) 520-3870

Hike Coordinator Email

kim@cherishedswissies.com

Event fee

$30

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)

Veterinarian
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 First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

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

Yes

MAGS Specialty
2024-12-14
MAGS Designated Specialty, Allentown, PA

December Pack Hike The Pineries
2024-12-14 - 2024-12-15
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

12/14/2024 and 12/15/2024

Event Name

December Pack Hike The Pineries

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

The Pineries Open Space
13201 Volmer Road (.6 miles north of the intersection of Volmer and Shoup)
Pineries Open Space can be reached from Interstate 25, exit 153 to Interquest Parkway, then travel east on Interquest Parkway for 2.2 miles. Interquest Parkway turns into State Highway 83 at Powers Boulevard. Continue 0.85 mile and turn east onto Shoup Road. Continue 6.5 miles on Shoup Road to the stop sign at Vollmer Road. Turn north, and proceed for 0.60 mile to the entrance of Pineries Open Space on the east side of the road.
From East Woodmen Road, drive 0.20 north on Black Forest Road and turn east onto Vollmer Road. Continue 6.15 miles north on Vollmer Road to the entrance of Pineries Open Space on the east side of the road.
https://assets-communityservices.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/Parks/PineriesOpenSpace/Pineries-Trail-Map-Trailhead-Version-scaled.jpg

Brief Trail Description

The Pineries Open Space site straddles the Palmer Divide in the Black Forest and is characterized by gentle rolling terrain, covered by ponderosa pine forests and grassland meadows. A short access trail joins a loop for an 8.5-mile hike.

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)

C&P - New Year Afoot Pack Hike
2025-01-04
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Chesapeake & Potomac GSMD Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

January 4th, 2025

Event Name

New Year Afoot

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Pleasant Grove Park
271 Pleasant Grove Drive
Palmyra, Virginia
Map: https://www.fluvannacounty.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/parks_and_recreation/page/2191/trail_parks_rec_map_11x17_updated_10292021.pdf

Brief Trail Description

The Park has 22 miles of curated hiking trails that are designated “easy” to hike. There is only 380 feet height difference over the trails, and much of which overlook or are on the banks of the Rivanna River. There is ample parking and several bathroom facilities along the trails. Trails are maintained by Fluvanna County Parks & Recreation and are popular with locals.

Hike Coordinator Name

Nancy Kechner

Hike Coordinator Phone

(434) 249-2808

Hike Coordinator Email

kechner@virginia.edu

Event fee

$0

Net revenues will go to:

N/A

Type of Hike

10 Mile – 1 Day

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Greenbrier Emergency Vet (20 miles from hike)
Charlottesville, Virginia
https://greenbrier-emergency.com/

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

University of Virginia Medical Center (19 miles from hike)
Charlottesville, Virginia

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)

MAGS PA Winterfest 2 Day Back to Back Pack Hike
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-09
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Saturday / Sunday – Feb 8/9, 2025

Event Name

MAGS PA Winterfest 2 Day Back to Back Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Trexler Land Preserve, Schnecksville, PA

Brief Trail Description

GPS measured trail and two mile loop at Trexler.
Dirt and Gravel

Hike Coordinator Name

Tonia Adams

Hike Coordinator Phone

(610) 751-4353

Hike Coordinator Email

tadams@glic.com

Event fee

$20 per dog per day (Single hike) / $30 for two day back to back hike

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)

MAGS New Year Hike
2025-01-11 - 2025-01-12
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

January 11-12, 2025

Event Name

MAGS New Year Hike (reschedule of Turkey trot)

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Heckscher Parkway Field 1
East Islip, NY 11730

Brief Trail Description

Situated at the headwaters of the Nissequogue River, this 627 acre park offers visitors panoramic views of Stump Pond, miles of trails, and a wide array of cultural & recreational activities.

Hike Coordinator Name

Tiffany Russo

Hike Coordinator Phone

(631) 875-4055

Hike Coordinator Email

tiff1355@gmail.com

Event fee

$20 per dog per day (Single hike) / $30 for two day back to back hike

Net revenues will go to:

MAGS

Type of Hike

Park Info: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/heckscher/

Trail maps: Dog walking is permitted in Field 5 , this is where parking can take place as well.

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/HeckscherSiteMap.pdf

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Islip Animal Hospital
270 Islip Avenue, Islip NY 11751

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

St Catherine’s of sienna Hospital

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)

Crooked River March Back to Back Pack Hikes
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

March 8 & 9, 2025 –

Event Name

March Back to Back Pack Hikes

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Westmoreland Heritage Trail
Saltsburg Trailhead access and parking lot 40°28ʼ54.2″N 79°26ʼ51.8″WDirections 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

(412) 897-9497

Hike Coordinator Email

heather.kyslinger@gmail.com

Event fee

$15 CRSC members/$20 non-members

Net revenues will go to:

Crooked River Swissy 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)

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

How will hike mileage be verified?

GPS

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

Yes

Southbound GSMD Club March Draft Trials
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16
Hosting Regional Club

Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

03/15/2025

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

Date of Trial

03/16/2025

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

1717 Dibble Rd SW
Aiken, SC 29801
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Names & Address of Judges

Melissa Jarriel
1717 Dibble Rd. SW
Aiken, SC 29801Steve Cipolla
313 Heber Rd.
Summerville, SC 29485Please note: RAIN DATES MARCH 22-23, 2015

Draft Chair

Name

Melissa Jarriel

Address

1717 Dibble Rd SW
Aiken, SC 29801
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Email

mhjarriel@yahoo.com

Phone

(803) 645-5570

Draft Secretary

Name

Mary Sezer

Address

4643 Hunters Mill Ct
Hephzibah, GA 30815
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Email

idrmary@yahoo.com

Phone

(443) 876-3680

Additional Committee Members

Laura Bullock

PREMIUM FOR TRIAL

Patriot GSMD Club Winter Pack Hike
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

3/15-3/16

Event Name

Winter pack 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

Net revenues will go to:

pgsmdc

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 First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

Prior Hike

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)

Usery Mountain B2B Pack Hike
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

March 22 & March 23, 2025

Event Name

Usery Mountain B2B Pack Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Road
Mesa, AZ

Brief Trail Description

The desert is stunning this time of year, trails are all rated easy. Primary vegetation on the trail comprises saguaros, chain fruit chollas, and an abundance of creosote bushes. Not a lot of shade, consider bringing cooling coats. Dogs will need to wear booties, as there are cholla cactus along the paths.

Hike Coordinator Name

Becky Reinke

Hike Coordinator Phone

(602) 885-8557

Hike Coordinator Email

dr36@yahoo.com

Event fee

Cost is $25 for both days

Net revenues will go to:

GSGSMDC Working events

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

VCA ER Center
1648 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa AZ 85201
480-898-0001

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Honor Health Mountain Vista Medical Center
1301 S. Crimson Road
Mesa, AZ 85209
480-358-6100

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)

MAGS Get On Track Rails Pull
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30
Date(s) of Proposed Weight Pull

March 29 and 30, 2025

Event Name

MAGS Get On Track Rails Pull

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

B&D Creekside Activity Center
ArcMaster Bldg
500 Avenue B
Latrobe PA 15650

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

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

Rails only
3 pulls during the 2 days
Saturday AM Leg Only Pull
Saturday PM regular pull
Sunday AM regular pull5 classes (up to 89lbs, 90-109lbs, 110to129lbs, 130+lbs and Veteran)

Name and Address of judges

Head Judge:
Craig Fields
Troy MIDenise Mitterando
Raritan NJHeather Kyslinger
Baden, PA

Weight Pull Chairman Information

Name

Tonia Adams

Address

4840 Lisa Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078
United States
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Phone

(610) 751-4353

Email

tadams@glic.com

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Emergency Medical/Surgical Veterinary facility- open 24 hrs
Avets
2674 Monroeville Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146
412.373.4200
24/7/365

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
1 Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-1000

WEIGHT PULL PACKET

Patriot GSMD Club Winter Pack Hike #2
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

3/29-3/30

Event Name

Winter pack 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

Net revenues will go to:

pgsmdc

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 First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

How will hike mileage be verified?

Prior Hike

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)

C&P April Draft Trials
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06
Hosting Regional Club

Chesapeake & Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

04/05/2025

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

Date of Trial

04/06/2025

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

33 Cora Ln, Pittsboro, NC

Map file upload

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Names & Address of Judges

Eden Jones (BMDCA draft judge)
Creedmoor, NC
919-900-0267
borahbmd@msn.comSteve Cipolla (GSMDCA draft judge)
Summerville, SC
843-697-3987
stevecip001@gmail.com

Draft Chair

Name

Jim Rasmussen

Address

361 Foster Tr
Louisa, VA 23093
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Email

rasmussen.jr@gmail.com

Phone

(734) 645-0899

Draft Secretary

Name

Mary Jo Rasmussen

Address

361 Foster Trail
Louisa, VA 23093
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Email

mjrasmus@gmail.com

Phone

(734) 845-1197

Additional Committee Members

Claire Apple, Shannon Jones

SCONE April Draft Trials
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06
Hosting Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date of Trial

04/05/2025

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

Date of Trial

04/06/2025

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Prism GSMD, Amherst, MA
9 ROund Hills Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
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Names & Address of Judges

Test 1 each day.
Ron and Pam Capelli 41 Gardners Grove Rd Belmont, NH 03220 pamcapelli@prodigy.com capelli@acm.org
Test 2 each day.
Deanna Never 833 Georgia Mountain Rd Fairfax, VT 05454 802-598-2367 swissrunswissy@gmail.com
Kelly Lovley 9 Round Hills Rd Amherst MA 01002 413-218-7085 kellynlovley@gmail.com

Draft Chair

Name

Laurie Carmody

Address

174 batchelor St
Granby, MA 01072
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Email

LcarmodyR@aol.com

Phone

(631) 793-8094

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

Pam Capelli, Ron Capelli

Sonoran desert pack hike
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th

Event Name

A walk thru the beautiful Sonoran desert

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Map sent to your email
The Beginning of the Trail
We will begin at the staging area and hike and travel over 7 different trails. The desert is stunning with flowers and greenery this time of year. 8 miles each day. Map of the trails and park below. Elevation gain is 170 Ft. Trails are all considered easy. The primary vegetation on the trail comprises saguaros, chain fruit chollas and an abundance of creosote bushes. The trails twists in and out of washes.. Not a lot of shade on the trails. Consider cooling jackets.
If you follow the the map We will start at Trailhead staging area to PM -TA-CF-LS- MR-BL-MK – return to staging area.
Dogs will need to wear boots as there are cholla cactus along the paths. Recommend thick boots such as Ruffwear Polar Trex Winter waterproof boots. We also wear Ruffwear Bark ‘N Boot liners.

Brief Trail Description

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies Pack Hike
Exploring the Beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park.
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207
Saturday and Sunday April 5th & 6th 6:30 a.m.
Cost is $25 for both days. Entry into the park is $7.00 each day
Average Temperature is low 55 and high 81 degrees
Hike Coordinator: Becky Reinke dr36@yahoo.com (602)885-8557
The Beginning of the Trail
We will begin at the staging area and hike and travel over 7 different trails. The desert is stunning with flowers and greenery this time of year. 8 miles each day. Map of the trails and park below. Elevation gain is 170 Ft. Trails are all considered easy. The primary vegetation on the trail comprises saguaros, chain fruit chollas and an abundance of creosote bushes. The trails twists in and out of washes.. Not a lot of shade on the trails. Consider cooling jackets.
If you follow the the map We will start at Trailhead staging area to PM -TA-CF-LS- MR-BL-MK – return to staging area.
Dogs will need to wear boots as there are cholla cactus along the paths. Recommend thick boots such as Ruffwear Polar Trex Winter waterproof boots. We also wear Ruffwear Bark ‘N Boot liners.
We will plan lunch after the Saturday Hike. Location TBD

Hike Coordinator Name

Becky Reinke

Hike Coordinator Phone

(602) 885-8557

Hike Coordinator Email

dr36@yahoo.com

Event fee

$25

Net revenues will go to:

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club 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)

Veterinarians: VCA Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona 24 hours 1648 N. Country Club Dr. Mesa, Az 85201 (480) 898-0001

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Hospitals: Honor Health Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd. Mesa, AZ. 85209 (480)358-6100

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?

Yes

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

Yes

Southbound Specialities
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13
Southbound GSMD Club Specialties with Cotton Classic; Perry, GA

Golden State - April Draft Trials
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13
Hosting Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

04/12/2025

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

Date of Trial

04/13/2025

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

2201 Imola Avenue
Napa, CA 94559
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Names & Address of Judges

Larry Bohlig (Berner Judge)
threeberners@sebastiancorp.net
510-787-3185
Foresthill, CA
Karyn Beyer (Berner Judge)
karyn.beyer@gmail.com
925-330-5060
Mount Shasta, 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@sbcgloba.net

Phone

(805) 791-9277

Additional Committee Members

Julie Vonada, Lisa England, Linda Ridenour, Becky Reinke
