by Rhonda Scheurer
Now that the Alberta government (and the COC) have removed most of the COVID restrictions, we can't wait for a return to more normal club operations.
We have already had a really strong start, with a more "event-full" January, with 28 events total, than we've had since 2018. That is an encouraging sign that the COC still has the capacity to grow after many years of contraction. We've had lots of snow shoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking (yes, all the way through winter), and it won't be long before our cycling and backpacking trips start up. We are excited about a fresh approach to water events this year, with events categorized according to Flat or Moving Water, rather than being categorized according to the activity (Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting).
This month we still have lots of spaces available on our Season Opener event at Edworthy Park on April 23rd, a COC-exclusive presentation, Avoiding Common Foot Injuries for Hikers offered by Shoe Solutions on April 28th, Earth Day Clean Up on Friday the 22nd for your inner philanthropist, and no matter what your outdoor activity of choice is, you may want to consider attending our Zoom-based Tick Safety event tomorrow evening.
In addition to those, there's lots of other great stuff on offer this month, including hikes, urban hikes, sunrise stairs, and more to come. We encourage you to come out - there are lots of new friends and activities waiting for you!
