club bulletin - the Gatineau Valley Historical Society

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