Black Hills Explorers
Purpose:
We are not just a “hiking club.” We explore new knowledge, activities and places in the Black Hills. However, these explorations will sometimes include some form of foot travel. Mild-weather activities will be primarily outdoors; but some winter-weather explorations will be scheduled indoors.
Leader:
The Explorers’ founder and current leader is Lee Alley 605.863.0806
Participation Qualifications:
To participate, you should sign up in the Canyon Lake Center’s office 8- M-F. First-signed up is first-seated on the van.
Any one, any age, who is in moderately good health and able to walk several miles in one day, and able to walk up short steep trail segments. Unless stated otherwise, activities are rated “moderate”. Trail surfaces can be uneven, rocky, slippery, so hiking poles and high top boots are always recommended. All activities are, like the Canyon Lake Center, multi-generational. Bring your grandchildren and grandparents!
Activities (Examples):
· Outdoor sports (such as hiking, snow-shoeing, cross country skiing, kayaking)
· Nature photography
· Geo-caching
· Caving
· Bicycling
· Exploring ghost towns
· Visiting historical sites
Activity Schedule:
Gather at Canyon Lake Center by 8:15AM on the “Second Saturday” of each month. We depart the Center promptly at 8:30. We will generally return to the Center by 2-4PM.
What to Bring:
· Ankle-support footwear such as hiking boots
· Small trash bag for all your own litter
· $5 for riding with group in Canyon Lake Center’s van.
· Depending on weather and trail: Boots, wind breaker or rain gear, gloves
· Snack food and drink (no refreshments will be provided)
· Optional: GPS, compass, camera, First Aid Kit (none is provided)
· One or two hiking poles per person. (If you’ve not tried them…they are great!)
· Small trash bag to pack out your own refuse.
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