Hike, Save Trails, Make Friends!

Hey there Outdoor Enthusiasts!

Join Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) hike leaders on Monday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. for a 30-minute Zoom presentation, Hiking for Newcomers, that will take much of the guesswork out of planning and preparing for a hike. 

During these sessions we will discuss hiking guidelines, tips for new hikers and options for our upcoming newcomer hiking schedule.  After the presentation, you will have a chance to register for one of three short, manageable beginner hikes, led by CMC.

Why CMC?

• Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) has been leading hikes and maintaining trails since 1923. It’s the oldest and largest hiking club in WNC.

• CMC offers several hikes a week and maintains over 400 miles of trails.

• Hiking with CMC provides safety, support and a sense of community.  We KNOW the trails!

• CMC Motto: Hike, Save Trails, Make Friends

If you are interested in joining us, or just want to know more information about hiking or CMC, please join us via ZOOM on January 10, at 6 p.m. Zoom sessions will also be held in April 2022, July 2022 and October 2022. (Specific dates for these months will be set and posted at a later date.) To register, email cmcnewhikers@gmail.com

Stay Safe During Hunting Season: Wear Blaze Orange

by Susan Canale

During the Fall, we hikers share the forests with hunters. The best thing you can do to stay safe is wear high-visibility blaze orange clothing any time you hit the trail. The more you wear, the better. Everyone in your party, including dogs, should wear orange. And note that not just any shade will do - you need glowing, neon, blaze orange safety clothing.

Bear season for the Western Bear Management Unit runs from Oct. 18th to Nov. 20th and Dec. 13th to Jan. 1st. Western Deer season runs from Nov. 22nd to Dec. 11th.

Please wear orange and stay safe!