club bulletin - the Gatineau Valley Historical Society
club bulletin - the Gatineau Valley Historical Society
club bulletin - the Gatineau Valley Historical Society
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ON THE TRAILS- 1968<br />
by Richard Cowan<br />
Already many hours have been spent<br />
this fall brushing our trail system, repairing<br />
bridges and removing fallen trees in preparation<br />
for <strong>the</strong> coming winter. We have<br />
encountered high water on all <strong>the</strong> trails in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Fortune Lake area and behind Shilly<br />
Shally where <strong>the</strong> beavers have returned.<br />
The many new signs put up in <strong>the</strong> Kings<br />
mere area and on <strong>the</strong> Hidden <strong>Valley</strong> Trail<br />
and <strong>the</strong> numbering of <strong>the</strong> runs on our remaining<br />
trails and incorporation in <strong>the</strong> 1968<br />
Ski Map paid off. We had only one search<br />
last winter and were preparing for <strong>the</strong><br />
second one when <strong>the</strong> people skied in on<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir own. We are placing 70 additional<br />
signs at junctions of trails to make it easier<br />
for our members to follow <strong>the</strong> trails. We<br />
are also perpetuating <strong>the</strong> interesting des<br />
criptive names of some of <strong>the</strong> runs on <strong>the</strong><br />
trails by replacing <strong>the</strong> old faded signs. We<br />
are indebted to <strong>the</strong> National Capital Commission<br />
for <strong>the</strong> publication of our new trail<br />
map which is available at <strong>the</strong> Ski Club<br />
Office and from <strong>the</strong> Caretaker at Keogans<br />
Lodge. There will only be a few minor<br />
corrections west of <strong>the</strong> McClosky Road in<br />
<strong>the</strong> publication of this year's edition.<br />
It is disappointing to note that only<br />
57 Club members applied for <strong>the</strong>ir mileage<br />
touring badges for last winter. These badges<br />
will again be available this year in <strong>the</strong> following<br />
categories: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150,<br />
200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500. If<br />
any member exceeds 500 miles we will have<br />
an appropriate bar made for his touring<br />
badge. Keep track of your mileage skied<br />
and submit your request for a badge at <strong>the</strong><br />
end of <strong>the</strong> ski season to Richard Cowan,<br />
305A First Ave., Ottawa.<br />
A very successful Shilly Shally Fun<br />
Race was held for <strong>the</strong> children and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
parents under <strong>the</strong> Convenorship of Mrs.<br />
Peter Glynn. The Ottawa Journal Junior<br />
Touring Trophy was presented on that<br />
occasi"on to Erik Poole for <strong>the</strong> tremendous<br />
interest that he had displayed touring our<br />
trail network with map and compass.<br />
Thanks' are extended to <strong>the</strong> many members<br />
who assisted and donated food and money<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Annual Shilly Shally Races.<br />
Many of our Club members skied in <strong>the</strong><br />
Canadian Marathon Tour on February 3rd<br />
and 4th and prepared sections of <strong>the</strong><br />
tour route from Montebello to Camp For<br />
tune. The Trail Riders prepared <strong>the</strong> final<br />
section of <strong>the</strong> route for <strong>the</strong> Governor General<br />
to ski on and as well had an official<br />
team entered in <strong>the</strong> event consisting of Tom<br />
Berry, Bruce Boyd, Steve Ou<strong>the</strong>t, Davie!<br />
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McArthur and Robert Sinclair. They placed<br />
fifth in <strong>the</strong> racing section of <strong>the</strong> event.<br />
Our very handsome and unusual Trail<br />
Rider Trophy which is on permanent display<br />
in Camp Fortune Lodge is raced for<br />
annually in closed competition. It was won<br />
this year by Robert Sinclair who beat out<br />
23 o<strong>the</strong>r Trail Riders. My thanks go to<br />
<strong>the</strong> many trail skiers who have offered<br />
words of encouragement to me and <strong>the</strong><br />
Trail Riders, who have provided transportation<br />
for <strong>the</strong>m, and who have donated prizes<br />
and money for <strong>the</strong> Trail Rider Race. My<br />
thanks to all <strong>the</strong> members of Trail Lodge<br />
Committee who have spent so many days<br />
(Continued on page 21)<br />
CAMP FORTUNE SKI SCHOOL<br />
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS<br />
by John Hanna<br />
Y outb Programs<br />
1. Holiday Ski Camp<br />
A concentrated, progressive course for<br />
<strong>the</strong> school age set with 1 session each day<br />
running December 23 to 27 and Dec. 30<br />
to January 3, and March 17 to 21. Fee:<br />
$10.00.<br />
2. Saturday Sessions<br />
Small classes with <strong>the</strong> same instructor<br />
at each session on Saturdays for 5 weeks.<br />
Fee: $10.00.<br />
3. Snow Birds<br />
A day camp for <strong>the</strong> young to be held<br />
each Saturday commencing January 4th.<br />
Camp will include lifts, lessons and trans<br />
portation. Fee: to be announced.<br />
1. Ski Touring<br />
Adult Programs<br />
A course in fundamental ski technique<br />
designed for <strong>the</strong> beginner and more experienced<br />
to develop control and confidence<br />
on touring skis. Six 2 hour sessions<br />
with open hill training and trail practice<br />
commencing 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Decem<br />
ber 28th. Fee: $18.00.<br />
2. Ski Doves<br />
A 10 week ladies program. Guarantee<br />
your outdoor fun at least a session each<br />
week, ei<strong>the</strong>r morning or afternoon Tuesday<br />
through Friday (excluding Thursday afternoon).<br />
Sessions start I anuary 7th.<br />
"Little Birds" at home? The O.S.C.<br />
Ladies' Committee organizes a baby sitting<br />
service with a registration deadline of<br />
November 30th. Don't miss out! See details<br />
elsewhere in this <strong>bulletin</strong>.<br />
Enquiries Invited<br />
For information and registration: Write<br />
to John Hanna, Director, Camp Fortune,<br />
Old Chelsea, P.Q. Phone: 827-2733 (9 a.m.<br />
to 4 p.m., starting Nov. 4).