ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB TRAILBLAZER FOR OCTOBER, 2008


HIKE TIMES

Sunday hikes cover about 5 miles and start at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday hikes cover about 3 miles and start at 7:30 p.m. The St. Paul Hiking Club does not assume liability for accidents or injury.

GROUP IDENTIFICATION

New people always have trouble identifying us when they try to find us to hike with us. Charlotte has been working on a design for a 3 inch badge (button), impermeable to rain, etc. that would cost approx. $2.50 each, with or without your name on it. Give your input about this to Charlotte and the other board members.

MEMBER RENEWAL

Add to your roster: Diane Schultz, 2801 Flag Ave. N., Apt. 119, New Hope, MN 55427-2412

BOARD MEETING

The Next Board Meeting is: Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at George Hunkins house, 220 Isabel St. W, St Paul, MN 55107, 651-224-8933. All members are welcome to attend.

HIKE NEWS

Many hikers believe that pot luck picnics should be limited to once a month during the warm months, other hikers believe that there are too many fast food places, (Burger King, for example) with unhealthy foods, being used. It all depends on the location, people! Do some research on your routes! Let’s try to get a mix. Give feedback on the matter to the board members or better yet-attend a board meeting and discuss it!

WALKING TIP

For a more strenuous workout-and greater calorie burn-walk some hills. Even a moderate grade can significantly boost your energy expenditure. Remember to maintain an upright posture, work up to steeper inclines, and stretch out thoroughly to get the best results. (www.prevention.com)



A BIG OOPS! The Tuesday, September 30th hike, that was missed in the Trailblazer. Four sets of eyes didn’t notice the missing date, but a sharp-eyed Editor, did.

Tuesday, 09/30/08, Barb Fitzpatrick, 651-645-7149

Meet at Charles Schulz Highland Arena by the Highland Water Tower, Snelling and Ford Parkway. We’ll hike the Highland area. Treats: St. Clair Broiler, 1880 St. Clair