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Guidelines for Hikers:
• Advise the leader if you leave the group for any reason.
• Never disturb plants or animals.
• Leave your pets at home.
• Carry all trash back out with you. If you pack it in, pack it out.
• Do not smoke.
• Be responsible for your children.
• Cross roads in a group.
• When walking on roads, keep on the left side in single file.
• Stay behind the leader.
Guidelines for Leaders:
• Stay in front and have a co-leader at the rear and keep within sight as often as possible.
• Be familiar with the hike route and parking arrangements.
• Take a head count before, during, and after the hike.
• Be prompt, start on time.
• Carry a whistle.
• Call nature breaks during the hike.
• Call attention to points of interest when appropriate.
• Have maps or directions prepared for drivers, if necessary.
• Identify cars by ribbons or other means when in a convoy.
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Cautions and Disclaimers!
• Be safe! Always wear blaze orange during hunting season.
• Every attempt is made to assist and encourage hikers, but we cannot be responsible for the safety of them on the trail. Any rugged activity entails risk and we know each participant will rely on his own judgement and good sense to take care of himself. Know your limitations. Look after minors accompanying you. Children are welcome, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club Calendar of Events
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Time to join BMECC or renew for 2012: To join the club or to renew your membership, please print the membership form and mail it with a check to BMECC, P. O. Box 14982, Reading, PA 19612. If you have any questions about membership not answered on this form, please email membership@bmecc.org. Membership fees are: Individual ... $12.00; Family ... $15.00; Junior (17 & under) ... $3.00; or Life ... $300.00.
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 WINTER SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 1: BMECC General Membership Meeting
Meet at 7:00 PM at the Jefferson Twp. Municipal Bldg., 5 Solly Lane, Bernville, Pa. 19506. Take the first left after the Penn-Bernville Elementary School traveling North on Rt. 183. The building is immediately on your left after the turn. The Nominating Committee will be announcing the new slate. Make sure your dues are paid by March 1st to be able to vote in April at our general meeting.
Saturday, February 4: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 12:30pm at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips. (see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
 Sunday, February 5: Nolde Forest Family Friendly Three Mile Hike
Meet at 12:30 PM at the Sawmill Parking Lot, Nolde Forest. Pleasant afternoon hike thru more than 665 acres of wood-lands and coniferous forest, just outside Reading, Pa. Take a short tour thru the Tudor-style Nolde mansion which was established in the early 1900's. View a short, interesting video with home movies of the Nolde family. Optional continuation hike for 4 more miles for those who want to stay in the woods longer. Leader: Martyann Gutierrez 610-777-1442 or martyann9@yahoo.com
Saturday, February 11: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 12:30pm at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips.(see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
Sunday, February 12: Arts/Park/Concert/Brewworks Part X
Meet at 12 noon at Upper Macungie Park. Park is along Rt. 100 just north of Fogelsville. Short walk along the Hassen Creek Nature Trail where we will construct and install a wood duck nest box. Hike will start at 12:34pm, expect it to be "smeary", so bring boots & clean shoes for the concert. After the hike we will go to the 3pm Allentown Symphony concert, followed by a brew at the Allentown Brewworks. Please mention 10% concert discount to hikers (Symphony Box Office 610-432-6715). Also get 10% food discount at Brewworks with concert ticket. Free parking at the garage deck at 6th & Linden streets. Leaders: Cellist: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 and Usher: Ron Kieffer 610-562-8680
Sunday, February 19: Eight Mile Winter Hike
Meet at 8:30 am at Port Clinton's Hiker's Pavilion. Hike in the Weiser Forest on the highlands of the Port Clinton (Fire tower) Tract. Hike includes both uphill & downhill, open road section, remote trail hiking, & one small stream crossing. Bring fluids & snacks. Call leader in advance for information on required winter clothing & suggestions. Leader: Cliff Weinhold 610-763-4619
Saturday, February 25: Neversink Mountain Loop Hike
Meet at 11:00 am, Rt. 724 Gibraltar Mini Market Parking Lot. Five mile loop hike along the Schuylkill River, rail bed and mountain trails. Deep snow cancels. Leader: Dave Reitz 610-921-3303
Sunday, February 26: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 12:30pm at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips.(see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
Sunday, February 26: Kernsville Dam To Schuylkill County's Lowest Elevation Polnt
Meet at 2:00 PM at the John Bartram Trail Parking Lot, which is located past Cracker Barrel in Hamburg. Turn left after crossing the tracks. . A walk along the Schuylkill River to the dam and on to Pulpit Rock. Rated easy three mile walk. Family Friendly Walk. Leader: Porcupine Pat McKinney 570-429-2312 or 570-622-4124 ext.113 or email porcupinepat@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 3: AT Cumberland Valley Shuttle 10.3 Mile Hike
Meet 7:45 am at McDonald's, Rt. 10, Morgantown. We'll shuttle to the Scott Farm and hike south thru the fields, woods and numerous road crossings of the valley. Steady, moderate pace required to finish hike before dark. Bring sturdy shoes, lunch & fluids. Adverse weather cancels. Leader rates this hike "fairly easy". Leader: Scott Birchman 610-286-0991 or email atridgerun@msn.com
Sunday, March 4: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 9:00 am at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips. (see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
Wednesday, March 7: BMECC Executive Meeting
Meet at 7:00 PM, Jefferson Twp. Municipal Building, 5 Solly Lane, Bernville. Take the first left after the Penn-Bernville Elementary School traveling North on Rt. 183. The building is immediately on your left after the turn. Leader: Janice Reich, President 610-927-9111
Sunday, March 11: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 9:00 am at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips.(see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
Sunday, March 11: Schuylkill Haven Trails Along the Schuylkill
Meet at 1:00 PM at Blue Marsh area off Rt. 183 at Church Road Parking lot to shuttle to Schuylkill Haven. We will walk on several trails along the river and thru the park and school. We will have some hills, road and sidewalk hiking. Dress appropriately for weather & varied conditions. Approximately five mile hike. Adverse weather cancels. Leaders: Willie & Gerry Kramer 610-678-5245
Saturday, March 17: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 12:30pm at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips.(see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
Sunday, March 18: Work Trip on the Appalachian Trail
Meet at 8:30 am at Bethel Library, I-78 & Rt. 501. Enjoy the outdoors and help with trail work. Bring lunch and fluids. Trail maintainers please call leader if you need help on your section of trail. Leader: George Shollenberger 717-933-4858
Saturday, March 24: Family Friendly "Tuscarora Trek" Hike
Meet 2:00 PM at the Beach Parking Lot, Tuscarora State Park. Meet at the far end of the Beach parking lot. A return to the Tamaqua area for a jaunt around Tuscarora State Park. We'll take the Old Log Trail to Laurel Loop then to Ravine Trail and Forest Edge Trail with a detour to the Visitor Center. Hike is rated two miles & moderate. Leader: Porcupine Pat McKinney 570-429-2312 or 570-622-4124 ext. 113 or porcupinepat@yahoo.com
Sunday, March 25: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 9:00 am at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips.(see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
Saturday, March 31: Rausch Gap Shelter Restoration Project
Meet at 12:30pm at Rentschler Arboretum. Join fellow members for fun, service and camaraderie as we continue to rebuild the Rausch Gap Shelter. Log building prefab work will continue over the winter months, until the weather makes the driveway impassable. While some of the work will involve the use of chain saws, there is still plenty of other work that needs to be done to support the cutting work. None of it is "rocket science"; it's fairly easy to learn. Dress for the weather; bring work gloves, lunch, water or your favorite hot beverage. A heavy snow or light ice will cancel these work trips. (see slide show) Leader: Dave Crosby dogwhisperer1@netzero.net
LOOKING AHEAD
Sunday, April 1: April Fool's Cookout & Hike At Lundgren Cabin
Meet at 12 noon, A.T. Parking Lot, Rt. 501
Enjoy short hike & leader's infamous "15 bean soup".
Leader: Dave Crosby, 610-376-5967 or email: dogwhisperer1@netzero.com
Friday-Sunday, April 27-29: Spring KTA Weekend in Wellsboro
Contact: KTA 717-238-7017 or facebook: www.facebook.com/keystonetrails
Sunday-Friday, May 20-25: Wild And Wonderful West Virginia
Visit the Mountain State to explore the northern part of Monongahela National Forest. We will visit Black Water Falls, Canaan Valley, Dolly Sods, & Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia. Lodging options include cabins or rooms in a State Park Lodge. Leader: Margaret Fuoco 610-779-8393 or email: margaretfuoco@verizon.net
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