Subject to Change and further information:

DATE: April 21, 2007, Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 AM Albertson's on Ironwood, CdA /park near Jack in the Box
Contact Person: Geoff Harvey 762-1246 or ziggys@icehouse.net
DESCRIPTION: Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes -- Medimont to Harrison
This will be a 30-mile (round trip) bike ride along the Coeur d.Alene River Valley past many wetlands.  The grade is nearly flat. Biking gear should be in good shape and should include a helmet.  Bring binoculars if you want close up views of the wildlife.  Pack a lunch if you would like to eat along the trail at a stop or lunch in Harrison is an option.

DATE: May 5, 2007, Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 AM Albertson.s Parking Lot near the Starbucks in Liberty Lake. Contact Person: Sharon Morrison 509-710-5650
DESCRIPTION: Fishtrap and Hog Lakes.
Five-mile round trip hike around eastern Washington lakes. About twenty-five minute drive east of Spokane..

DATE: May 19, 2007, Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 AM Albertson's on Ironwood,CdA /park near Jack in the Box Contact person: Judy Waring 765-5378
DESCRIPTION: Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes -- Plummer to Harrison (Hayburn to Harrison)
This is a 30-mile bike ride (Plummer to Harrison and return) or 20-mile ride (Heyburn to Harrison) along the Trail of the Coeur d.Alenes. There is a grade to descend and later climb between Plummer and Heyburn.  Biking gear should be in good shape and should include a helmet.  Pack a lunch if you would like to eat along the trail at a stop or lunch in Harrison is an option.

DATE: June 2, 2007, Saturday
Garage Sale - Fundraiser for the New Groomer
Donations Wanted
WHERE: Jackie Beery's House,
906 N 11th, Coeur d'Alene
Call: 664-4852
HELP HELP: Bring Items to Sell, by June 1, or Jackie Can
Pick them up.
Also Help needed Friday Night to set up, and Saturday
Please clean out your garage, your attic, storage shed, etc.

DATE: June 9, 2007 Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 AM Albertson.s on Ironwood, CdA. /park near Jack in the Box
Contact Person: Dorothy Jacklin 687-2284
DESCRIPTION: Graham Mountain Hike
The trailhead is up the North Fork Coeur d.Alene River Road about twelve miles.  The trail climbs steadily six miles rising over 3,044 feet to Graham Mountain.  The trail follows Graham Creek before departing up the mountain.  The mountain top provides vistas of the Silver Valley and the surrounding mountains.

DATE: June 23, 2007 Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 7:00 AM Super 1 Parking Lot at Hayden near east end.
Contact Persons: Dwight McCain 667-3036 or Geoff Harvey 762-1246
DESCRIPTION: Upper Priest Lake Canoe and Hike
We will travel to the Beaver Creek parking lot near at the Upper End of Priest Lake.  Those of us with canoes will bring these, but those without canoes are welcome.  The canoes will travel up the Thorofare and across Upper Priest Lake to the Plowboy Campground, while a group of hikers will hike the Navigation Trail to Plowboy. The groups will eat lunch at Plowboy and then hikers and paddlers will switch places for the return trips.  If there is interest, an overnight camp at Upper Priest could be arranged.

DATE: July 7, 2007, Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 7:00 AM Albertson.s on Ironwood, CdA. /park near Jack in the Box
Contact Person: Kay Kindig 667-7241 and Geoff Harvey 762-1246
DESCRIPTION: Upper Coeur d.Alene River Trail from Jordan Camp
We will travel to Jordan Camp on the Upper North Fork Coeur d.Alene River a scenic two and a half hour drive via Jordan Summit.  The hike is northwest along the North Fork Coeur d.Alene River National Scenic trail to the old Beaver work station and return.  The trail is very moderate following the river for 7 miles to Beaver Camp. The area has little development and is along the least developed reaches of the Coeur d.Alene River system.

DATE: July 21, 2007, Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 AM Albertson.s on Ironwood, CdA. /park near Jack in the Box
Contact Person: Hilma Volk 667-3779 and Bob Conquergood 699-9121
DESCRIPTION: Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is the headwater of Latour Creek at the base of Reeds Baldy. The trail starts at Sheep Springs on the Latour Creek Road. The trail climbs three miles to Crystal Lake through an area burned many years ago by a forest fire.  The terrain is open allowing views of the surrounding mountains.  Crystal Lake is a cirque lake at the base of Reeds Baldy.  For the more ambitious a short hike will take you up to a very old stand of mountain hemlocks near the top of the mountain and if the trail is followed south the road is reached and the trail beyond provides a short hike to the top of St. Joe Baldy. It is 5 miles round trip to Crystal Lake with an additional four and a half to St. Joe Baldy. It is 800 feet vertical rise to Crystal Lake and an additional 500 feet elevation gain to St. Joe Baldy.

DATE: July 28, 2007 Saturday
TIME & PLACE: 10:00 AM Fourth of July Ski Area Parking Lot.
Contact Person: Geoff Harvey 762-1246 and Skip Truscott 765-3415
DESCRIPTION: Grandkids and Kids Hike and Lunch The hike is around the familiar Fourth of July ski course, five and a quarter miles round trip with very moderate elevation gains and descents.  We will have a campfire at Peaceful view and the food and facilities to cook hot dogs and whatever else over the fire.  This is a hike for kids of all ages and a chance to enjoy the trails at Fourth of July during the summer months

DATE: August 11, 2007
TIME & PLACE: 7:00 AM Super 1 Parking Lot at Hayden near east end.
Contact Person: Geoff Harvey 762-1246
DESCRIPTION: Trout and Fisher Lake In the heart of the Selkirk Range these are high cirque lakes. Trout Lake is 2.5 miles from the Pyramid Lakes trailhead, while Fisher Lake is an additional 2.5 miles. The round trip is a little over ten miles with a 1,929 feet elevation rise. Huckleberry should be found long the way on this hike.

DATE: August 25, 2007
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 AM Albertson.s on Ironwood, CdA. /park near Jack in the Box
Contact Person: Geoff Harvey 762-1246
DESCRIPTION: Stevens Peak The Boulder Creek Route up Stevens Peak is reached from Mullan off Interstate 90. The 8.5 mile round trip hike climbs 2,947 feet to the top of Stevens Peak on the St. Joe Divide. The first two-thirds is along steep primitive roads until the ridge top is gained on West Willow Peak. Views from the mountain are extensive and the view into the Stevens Lakes and Lone Lake Basins are spectacular.

DATE: September 7-9, 2007 Provincial Park
TIME & PLACE: To be arranged call Geoff Harvey 762-1246
Contact Person: Geoff Harvey
DESCRIPTION: Slocan Chief Cabin in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park Hike route from the west boundary of the park to the new Slocan Chief cabin, approximately 12 mile round trip.

NOTE:
Hikes are taken at your own risk. Idaho terrain includes steep mountains with narrow paths, sharp rocks and one can encounter bears, moose and stinging insects. Please be in good physical shape for the hike and take with you proper clothing including hats, gloves, coats, water, food, energy bars, matches and fire making materials, knife, flashlight, first aid kit, bear spray, and sunscreen. Weather can change in a few minutes. Synthetic materials are a must for cold, wet weather and are also best for hot weather. Spring is tick season: bring tick repellant. You may want to bring mosquito repellant and bee sting kits if needed. A hiking stick can come in handy and a space blanket is always a good idea. Bring your camera. Bear spray, boots and clothing, first aid kits can all be purchased at local sporting goods stores. On hot days V-8 juice and dried bananas are good food to bring. Cardinal rule of hiking: stay with the group.

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Announcement: Geoff Harvey is looking for a group of backpackers for WF Smith Creek - Hidden Lake Loop in Idaho Selkirks. This is a moderately difficult backpack trip which will take a weekend. If interested e-mail your name and phone number to Geoff Harvey. He will work up the date, etc. after conferring with the group.

More activities:
It was suggested activities other than the set dates above could be coordinated through phone contact.....this could be mid-week day hikes, after work hike, bike rides, canoeing for an hour or so, etc..