We made it, the Winter Season is over! Thank you to our amazing fatbike and XC Ski groomers. Whether they were scrounging for each white flake or slogging through a heavy snowfall, every new day in the past 4 months was so awesome, it made yesterday jealous! And now, we’re into Spring adventuring. If you hike, bike, or ride horses on multiuse trails, you are already aware of trail etiquette and who has right of way. Right?
Common sense reigns, but there are clear-cut hierarchies to help us get along. Really, it’s Right of Way Situations, Slow Goes. The easiest way to think about this is that the slowest going on the trail have the right of way.
- Horses or Stock — Have the Right-of-Way in All Situations
- From There, Bikers Yield to Hikers
- Hikers vs Hikers: Uphill Users Have Right of Way
- Individuals vs Groups: Yes, groups have the right of way. If you’re hiking in a large group, drop into a single-file line while passing others and try to stick to the trail to avoid damaging flora on the trail’s edge.
Want to volunteer for BCT? Love rocking the fashionable reflective vest as you dig a trench? Relish asking for the “Pulaski” all day long? Or do your talents reign in the indoors? The list is extensive, from trail maintenance, fundraising, event planning, social media, design, trail hosting and more. Still not convinced? Check out this bonus – get a free Canmore Nordic Pass and Kananaskis Conservation Pass after 40 hours of volunteering! Come on out to Rockies Tavern and Grill on April 18 from 5pm – 8pm to chat with some fabulous current volunteers.
Lastly, catch Spring Rising at BCT. Come May, we’ll have Sombrio custom MTB jerseys, new hat designs (including a smaller fit for youth) and tees. Open your heart and your wallet to the most awesome Bragg Swag yet! The heart wants what the heart wants!
Not a BCT hat wearing, t-shirt sporting aficionado? Give BCT the key to unlocking awesome trails by donating through direct deposits, recurring donations or gifts of securities. Or watch for a fundraiser supporting new equipment for singletrack grooming and tool management. Trust us, we’ve found a way to take your money!
No matter how long the Winter, Spring is sure to follow… so welcome to a new season at Bragg Creek Trails!
Bragg Creek Trails
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