SCONE Cadwell Forest back to back
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

5/25/24- 5/26/24

Event Name

Cadwell Forest back to back

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Cadwell Forest Pelham MA

Brief Trail Description

Mostly flat wooded trail

Hike Coordinator Name

laurie Carmody

Hike Coordinator Phone

(631) 793-8094

Hike Coordinator Email

lcarmodyr@aol.com

Event fee

10.00

Net revenues will go to:

SCONE

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Westbrook Veterinary Hospital
2 Belchertown Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
Phone: (413) 253-7797

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Holyoke Medical Center
(238) · General hospital
Holyoke, MA · (413) 534-2500
Open 24 hoursEmergency room: Open 24 hours

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

Yes

SCONE June 1-2 Draft Trials
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-02
Hosting Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date of Trial

06/01/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

Date of Trial

06/02/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Granite GSMD
428 Route 63
Westmoreland, NH 03467
Map It

Map file upload

SpaarPropertyMap.pdf

Names & Address of Judges

Kelly Lovley 9 Round Hills Rd, Amherst MA
Mary Spaar 428 Route 63, Westmoreland, NH
Pam Capelli, 41 Gardners Grove, Belmont NH
Ron Capelli, 41 Gardners Grove, Belmont NH

Draft Chair

Name

Mary Spaar

Address

428 Route 63
Westmoreland, MA 03467
Map It

Email

granitegsmd@gmail.com

Phone

(603) 370-8772

Draft Secretary

Name

Kelly Lovley

Address

9 Round Hills Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
Map It

Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

Phone

(413) 218-7085

Additional Committee Members

Laurie Carmody, Pam Capelli, Ron Capelli, Leslie Gillette

Patriot GSMD Club Specialities
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09
June 8-9 Patriot back-to-back Designated specialties, Norwalk CT

Cascade GSMD Club Specialty
2024-06-15
Designated Specialty Cascade GSMD Club Blackfoot, Idaho

SCONE Herding Trials
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16
June Herding Tests / Trials (AKC All-Breed)
June 15th and 16th, 2024
Amherst, MA
Contact: Kelly Lovley (kellynlovley@gmail.com)
Judges: Sara Reiter & Carol Donnelly
Ducks, PT and A course
LOCATION: All 4 will be held at PRISM GSMD in Amherst, MA

C&P Specialities
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
C&P REGIONAL SPECIALTY 2024
Doswell, VA | June 22 – 23, 2024

We are excited to announce that C&P is hosting a Regional Specialty in Doswell, VA on June 22nd and 23rd. Our board and club members are working hard to make sure that the event is a success and that everyone has a great time. We will be posting more information about these and other event details soon, so stay tuned. We look forward to seeing you there!

Buffalo Park Loop Pack Hikes
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hikes

6/22/2024 & 6/23/2024

Event Name

Buffalo Park Loop

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

Buffalo Park
2400 N Gemini Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Brief Trail Description

Beautiful flat and easy loop trail with breathtaking views of the mountains. About halfway through the trail youll come across a small meandering creek that you either walk through or jump over.

Hike Coordinator Name

Becky Reinke

Hike Coordinator Phone

(602) 885-8557

Hike Coordinator Email

england25@sbcglobal.net

Event fee

$15 for GSGSMDC members per day/$20 for non-members per day

Net revenues will go to:

GSGSMDC Future working events

Type of Hike

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

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

Flagstaff Emergency Vet Clinic
928-779-5522
1110 E Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Flagstaff Medical Center (Emergency Room)
1200 N Beaver Street
Flagstaff AZ 86001

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)

July Cascade GSMD Pack Hike
2024-07-27 - 2024-07-28
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

July 27th and July 28th 2024

Event Name

July Cascade GSMD 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)

SCONE Summer Weight Pull
2024-08-03
Date(s) of Proposed Weight Pull

8/3/24

Event Name

SCONE summer pull

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

Carmody Residence
174 Batchelor St
Granby MA

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Proof of Insurance

Sportsman
PHS907569007

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

Wheels on Natural
2 pulls on afternoon and one evening.
Start time will depend on Swissy conformation ring time, and when obedience is over, as there are local dog shows on this day. early ring times have been requested.

Name and Address of judges

Kelly Lovley, Amherst MA
Denise Mitterando, Raritan, NJ

Weight Pull Chairman Information

Name

Kelly LOvley

Address

9 Round Hills Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
United States
Map It

Phone

(413) 218-7085

Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

VESH South Deerfield.
141 Greenfield Road,
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-4911

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Baystate Hospital
759 Chestnut St,
Springfield, MA 01199
(413) 794-0000

Intro to Working Dogs - SWISSY STYLE
2024-08-10 07:00 - 11:00 UTC
Intro to Working Dogs – SWISSY STYLE
Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park, IL
7am-11am

We have an exciting event coming up sponsored by the Lakeshore Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club!
Please join us for this social event with stations of GSMD owners and dogs doing demonstrations of working events that you can enjoy with your Swissy, including drafting, pack hike, scent work, obedience, rally and conformation.
Also a great way to meet other GSMD owners!
If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to Laurie Whorley (whorleyswissies@yahoo.com) or Lori Houha (houhaswissys@gmail.com)

Golden State GSMD Club Draft Trial
2024-08-17
Hosting Regional Club

Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date of Trial

08/17/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

Date of Trial

08/18/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

1

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Double M Stock Dogs
6362 Forest Service Road 798
Williams, AZ 86046
Map It

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Names & Address of Judges

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

Draft Chair

Name

Becky Reinke

Address

1418 N Joplin Circle
Mesa, AZ 85207
Map It

Email

dreinke4@cox.net

Phone

(602) 885-8557

Draft Secretary

Name

Kelly Stover

Address

469 Grinnel Court
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Map It

Email

k_stover@sbcglobal.net

Phone

(805) 358-0625

Additional Committee Members

Kristy Stecker, Andrea Hansen, Lisa England

August Cascade GSMD Pack Hike
2024-08-17 - 2024-08-18
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Pack Hike

August 17th and August 18th 2024

Event Name

August Cascade GSMD 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)

SCONE Sept 14-15 Draft Trials
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15
Hosting Regional Club

Swissy Club of New England

Date of Trial

09/14/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

Date of Trial

09/15/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

Capelli Residence
41 Gardners Grove
Belmont, NH 03220
Map It

Map file upload

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

Names & Address of Judges

Kelly Lovley 9 Round Hills Rd, Amherst MA
Mary Spaar 428 Route 63, Westmoreland, NH
Pam Capelli, 41 Gardners Grove, Belmont NH
Ron Capelli, 41 Gardners Grove, Belmont NH

Draft Chair

Name

Mary Spaar

Address

428 Route 63
Westmoreland, NH 03467
Map It

Email

granitegsmd@gmail.com

Phone

(603) 370-8772

Draft Secretary

Name

Kelly Lovley

Address

9 round hills rd
Amherst, MA 01002
Map It

Email

kellynlovley@gmail.com

Phone

(413) 218-7085

Additional Committee Members

Laurie Carmody, Pam Capelli, Ron Capelli, Leslie Gillette

SwissAthlon Weight Pull
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-21
Date(s) of Weight Pull

09/20 & 21 2024

Event Name

SwissAthlon

Weight Pull Location/Address/Directions

1980 State Route 56 NW
London OH 43140

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

Wheels on carpet

Name and Address of judges

Linda Kaminski & Craig Fields

Weight Pull Chairman Information

Name

Kimberly Woollard

Address

9667 Haines Rd
Waynesville, OH 45068
United States
Map It

Phone

(937) 478-3091

Email

kim@cherishedswissies.com

Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)

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

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

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

SwissAthlon Draft Trial
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-21
Hosting Regional Club

Crooked River Swissy Club

Date of Trial

09/20/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

Date of Trial

09/21/2024

How many trials will be offered on this dates?

2

What is being offered?

Draft trial only

Location Address of Trial

1980 State Route 56 NW
London, OH 43140
Map It

Map file upload

bobdawn.jpg

Names & Address of Judges

Mary Spaar – GSMDCA member
Annette LaPlante – GSMDCA member
Bob Fralick – GSMDCA member

Draft Chair

Name

Kimberly Woollard

Address

9667 HAINES RD
34390 Detroit Road
WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068
Map It

Email

kim@cherishedswissies.com

Phone

(937) 478-3091

Draft Secretary

Name

Annette LaPlante

Address

3183 Solon St NE
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Map It

Email

malaplante@mail.com

Phone

(616) 520-3870

Additional Committee Members

Craig Fields & Dawn Fralick

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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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
Map It

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
Map It

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
