Pack Hikes
MAY 4TH & 5TH, 2024 PACK HIKES |
BRIDLE TRAILS - KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
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The Cascade GSMDC will be hosting back-to-back GSMDCA Pack Hikes on Saturday, May 4th at Bridle Trails State Park and Sunday, May 5th at Point Defiance Park. We will meet at 10:00 am to weigh packs and fill out paperwork; hikes will begin at 10:15 am. Each hike should be a little over three hours.
Saturday, May 4th:
Bridle Trails State Park, 10am
5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
Parking at Bridle Trails will be in the main parking lot (note: Bridle Trails requires a Discover Pass to park, a day pass may be purchased at the park).
Sunday, May 5th:
Point Defiance Park, Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter, 10am
5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Parking at Point Defiance Park will be at the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter.
You and your dog(s) are welcome to join the hike as a casual event if you are not packing or are interested in packing but just want to learn more! There will be multiple opportunities each day to adjust the length of your fun hike if you desire. Joining us for fun? We are an AKC Fit Dog club, so these hikes are also AKC Fit Dog hikes!
To meet back-to-back pack dog requirements, each day will offer an 8-mile hike. Two title legs will be awarded for the successful completion of these back-to-back hikes. Participants will also have the opportunity each day to meet the day pack dog requirement by hiking a 10-mile hike on either day. One title leg will be awarded for the successful completion of one 10-mile hike on one day. If you are planning for a 10-mile leg, please let Pack Hike Coordinators, Ross and Angie Luengen, know ahead of time. Their contact info is below.
Pack hiking event fees will be $15 dollars for members and $20 for non-members for the two-day hike and $10 dollars for members and $15 dollars for non-members for the one day, 10-mile hike.
Each packing dog must be at least 18 months old and have completed at least one training workout consisting of 6 miles carrying their pack weight. A veterinarian’s certificate of the dog’s weight must be provided. The weight may be taken up to 7 days prior to the hike. Weights may be noted on stationery, business cards, invoices, receipts or other documentation that demonstrates the veterinarian’s certification via signature.
Questions? Please reach out to the Pack Hike Coordinators, Ross & Angie Luengen, at [email protected].
Pack Hike Rules and Regulations
http://www.gsmdca.org/.../GSMDCA-Pack-Hike-Rules-and...
Training Tips for a Pack Dog Event
http://www.gsmdca.org/.../Training-Tips-for-a-Pack-Dog...
Point Defiance Park: https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/place/point-defiance-park/
Bridle Trails State Park: https://www.parks.wa.gov/481/Bridle-Trails
AKC FIT DOG CLUB (ongoing)
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Cascade GSMDC is supporting the AKC Fit Dog Club to promote walking with your dog for fitness. Club members are encouraged to invite others to join them on casual walks with their Swissy in their local area. Check out our dedicated Facebook page “Cascade GSMD Fit Dog” where time and location of upcoming walks are posted.
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