A gentle reminder about safety

Good morning everyone, We are heading into the darker, wetter (and soon snowier) season of hiking. That’s just the facts. As always, we will keep hiking through the dank & damp times. But a few extra precautions are a good idea. A few helpful hints: Make sure you have a headlamp with fresh batteries. Check that 2 way radio, tuned to channel 2.38. Pack an extra layer of warmth for just-in-case. Check your microspikes and tire chains before your head out. Carry ID and important medical info on you. I recommend wearing a RoadID bracelet. Karen and I both wear one. Here is a link: https://www.roadid.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiY6MBhBqEiwARFSCPt9sWOynoGGaVLhCrUGAfifJjAiwdEhCpACnfkOmWt98BuhZVWNSSxoCbIUQAvD_BwE Also, don’t forget that we have a new website! https://hikermark1.wixsite.com/kitsapmondayhikers Here is what is planned for the coming Monday: Walkers: The Walkers will hike Fort Ward to Blakely Harbor on Bainbridge Island starting at the boat launch (address 2241 Pleasant Beach, BI, WA, 98110). They will carpool from the Poulsbo Viking Park & Ride, departing at 9:30 or meet at Fort Ward at 10am. Parking may be limited. Hikers: The Hikers will hike Big Creek Loop Trail. They will depart from either the Poulsbo Viking Park & Ride or Bremerton Airport at 8am. The distance from each spot is about the same. Mountain Goats: The Goats will hike Mount Zion via Snow Creek. They will depart from the Poulsbo Viking Park & Ride at 8am. Walkers: Fort Ward: https://biparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/trail_FW_web_map.pdf https://biparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/trail_ED_to_FW_web_map.pdf Hikers: Big Creek Loop: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/big-creek Mountain Goats: Mount Zion Snow Creek: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/snow-creek Mark