Hi all,
In light of the advice of our health authorities, we have considered the ramifications COVID-19 may have on our planned activities, and have therefore decided to cancel any upcoming indoor meetings, such as the March 21 First Aid Course in Midland (tentatively rescheduled to June 6) and the March 26 information evening in Creemore. Our Annual General Meeting is still scheduled for April 18, but we will be monitoring the situation, and may either cancel, or arrange for a meeting by conference call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With regard to planned \nhikes, we are comfortable that these can continue, provided proper social \ndistancing (keeping 6 feet away from each other) and other precautions as \nrecommended by the health authorities are being followed. As such, it is \nsuggested that car pooling be eliminated; rather participants should drive \ndirectly to the start of the hike, if there is enough parking. With snow banks \nreceding, it may very well be an option to park on the shoulder of the road or \nin a parking lot that was not plowed during the winter months. When doing a \nlinear End to End, car shuttles between start and end of the hike may be more \nproblematic, so “back and forth” hikes may be more advisable. Obviously, people \nwho are feeling unwell, and\/or have been exposed to someone who is sick with a \nrespiratory illness (be it confirmed Covid-19 or not) should not participate. \nThis is our response based on the conditions of today. We will advise if things \nchange in the future, and hopefully we can sooner or later get back to our \nregular way of doing things, carpooling in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, hiking is \nfortunately an activity where we can easily apply social distances, so we \nencourage our members to get out there, get your exercise and vitamin D fixes, \ninhale lots of fresh air, and enjoy all of the beauty our forests and other \ngreen spaces have to offer. It’s good for our mental health to switch off from \nsocial media, and the news, so, HIKE ON!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy hiking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frieda Baldwin
President, \nGanaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. \n
705-245-1005
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