A few hike leaders and long-term members are still out hiking, but are also modeling a safe way to do small group hikes.   These are informal and unofficial at this time, but the hikes may serve as a model for the future, once the go-ahead to cautiously restart is given, first by the Province, then by our Board of Directors.

Here is a summary:

• Small groups (2-5 at this time, but it could be 2 – 8).   Our experience is that groups of 10+ tend to be more problematic.
• No carpooling.   Meetup at a convoy point or at the trailhead.
• Social distancing for the entire experience, including lunch, viewpoints, etc.
• No sharing.
• No participation from any member who is not well.
• Carry gloves, mask, and sanitizer, but not required to be worn while hiking.
• Pick hikes at non-prime times and at locations with few people at the trailhead and on the trails (hikers, walkers, dog walkers, mountain bikers).   Busy single track trails should be avoided.
• Registration system to be determined by the leader (online registration, Requires Leader Registration, dogs or not, etc.)
• Non-compliance of safety requirements will not be accepted.
• No Guests for the foreseeable future.
• Completely optional for all members to join in any hike or not.

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Doug Smith

Retired now, I get into the outdoors most days to hike, paddle, camp, snowshoe, run, walk, or explore. More information can be found at: KamloopsTrails.net.

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