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Happy Hikers Anchorage works because many hikers volunteer to be the 'CONTACT' for specific hikes every Wednesday of the year - about 52 Wednesdays!  

In addition to Wednesday hikes, hikers meet for 'NO CONTACT' hikes 3 times each week. Two 6-month schedules are created each year to list the events.

Events looks like this:

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  • CONTACT

The CONTACT is in charge of the details of the hike. They can also arrange for another hiker, more familiar with the trail, to be the actual leader on the trail. In the past we have asked hikers to always RSVP to the CONTACT.  As our group has grown it has become cumbersome for the CONTACT to manage RSVPs. Many hikes no longer require an RSVP and are called 'Hike-Ups'. The CONTACT'S cell number is listed on the schedule for special questions before the hike or messages during the hike. The CONTACT will have their cell phone available the day of the hike.

The CONTACT provides the details of the hike to Donna Basinger (i.e. address of trailhead, time to meet at trailhead, time/place to meet to carpool, miles, elevation gain). They check wind and weather conditions a couple of days ahead and inform Donna if canceling or adjustments are necessary. Donna, Beate, or Erin will send a group email the night before  -  or at 8am the day of the hike. If a hike is canceled or changed the updated information will be on the website schedule by 8 am the day of the hike

  • NO CONTACT

This means there is no designated leader. By showing up, you risk being the sole hiker that day. In tolerable weather it is unlikely you will be the only hiker.

 

  • DIRECTORY

Carol Sheridan publishes a directory with

names, cell phone numbers, and addresses

of Happy Hikers, past and present. 

Download the HH Directory to your phone

or carry a hard copy with you should

you need to call someone in

the group while hiking.  

 

  • START TIME

START TIME no longer means the time to

arrive at the parking lot. Arrive 10-15 minutes before

START TIME so the group can gather, arrange carpools if needed, etc.

 

  • PACE

On most hikes there is a fast group and a slower group(s), including a SWEEP who volunteers to stay behind the slowest hiker. Please be mindful to keep track of one another; i.e. stop at intersections to make sure all know the way.  The schedule will indicate if there is a shorter version of a particular hike. Make sure another hiker turns around with you and that the CONTACT knows  you have turned around.

  • DOGS

Dogs are welcome. It is the owner's responsibility to know the guidelines for pets on any particular trail. If another hiker requests that your dog be leashed, whatever the reason, please comply.

  • SAFETY​

In your pack, please have a copy of your insurance card, name of doctor, and phone numbers of the people you want us to phone in case of an emergency.

 

 

 

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