Date of Pack Event: Monday May 12, 2008 and May 17, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. check-in; 8:30 a.m. start
Location: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Entry Fee: $20.00 per GSMD/Handler Team participating for Leg; $10.00 for GSDM/Handler Team not participating for Leg. No fee for those hiking without a dog.
Pack Hike Coordinator: Molly Eichhoefer, eichhoefer@nettally.com
Entry Information:
The May 12th hike will be the National Specialty Pack Dog Event. ONE APPLICATION PER GSMD/HANDLER TEAM PER HIKE. Participants not hiking for a title leg are required to complete the application. Checks payable to GSMDCA 2008 National. You are encouraged to pay for the Pack Event fee with the Master Registration Form. You may also bring the entry fee and application to the hike.
Event Prerequisites:
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The handler must read all GSMDCA Working Pack Dog rules and regulations.
•For the Novice level, dogs and bitches participating must be 18 months or older on the day of the hike.
•For the working level, dogs and bitches must be 24 months or older on the day of the hike and must have previously completed the Novice Working Pack Dog Title.
•For the excellent level, dogs and bitches must be 36 months or older on the day of the hike and must have previously completed the Novice Working Pack Dog and Working Pack Dog Titles.
•No Flexi-leads.
•Only one dog per handler is allowed.
Logistics:
•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. Weight certificates must be presented at pack weigh in. Due to the travel time involved, dogs participating in both the Monday and Saturday hike, may use a duplicate of the Monday weight certificate for the Saturday hike. Please have a separate copy for each hike.
•Dog packs will be weighed by the event coordinator.
•Pack weigh-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the hike will start no later than 8: 30 a.m.
Directions:
Final trail selection and route are being finalized with the Miami University Natural Areas. Directions to the starting point and parking lots will be posted in the near future
First and foremost hikes are to be conducted with the safety and well being of the GSMDs and Handlers in mind. The Hike Coordinator is authorized to make any necessary decisions to protect the safety and well being of the GSMDs and Handlers.
Pack Dog Planning Annoucement:
Average temperatures for Oxford Ohio are a low of 50 degrees and high of 76 degrees. Pack weigh in will start at 8 am at the trail head parking lot. Hike will begin as soon as all packs are weighed. Anticipated start time is 8:30 am. If the weather indicates temperatures higher than 80 degrees, adjustments to the weigh in and start time may be made. Packs maybe weighed on Sunday night at Hueston Woods and will be kept by the hike coordinator and returned to handlers at the trail head.
Directions to Trail Head:
From Hueston Woods lodge, head out to the main loop around the park and turn Right (West). Follow to Park Exit on 732 and turn right (South) and head toward Oxford. Follow 732 until it dead ends into the middle of campus. Turn Left (East) onto High Street and follow to stop sign. Turn right (South) onto Patterson Ave and then turn left (East) onto 73 (Trenton-Oxford Road) at light and parking lot will be on the left.
Hike Description:
The terrain is moderate and may include wet or muddy areas. The hike consists of two loops. The first loop is 6.7 miles and will return hikers to the parking lot. This loop starts along Harkers Run and follows the Bachelor Preserve Preserve East Loop, Reinhart Preserve Loop, Kramer Preserve Loop and returns to the parking lot via the Bachelor Preserve Loop. This initial loop crosses Bonham Road, which will serve as a pail out point and access to emergency vehicles is necessary.
The second loop of 3 miles passes by Dewitt Cabin on it’s way to Four Mile Creek. The return to the parking lot is via Marcum Loop. This loop parallels Bonham Road at the 1.5 mile point. This provides the necessary emergency vehicle access within the 3 mile regulation.
For additional information or time confirmation contact Molly Eichhoefer at 850-212-9581.
