June 13 – Bald Hill Hike
Hike to Bald Hill via the J.E.T. trail in Riding Mountain National Park with James. The route will include the loop around Reeve’s Ravine. 14km of moderate to difficult trails. Contact James at JBurr@mtsmail.ca for details and for signup.
Friday, June 26 – Slater Lake Canoe/Kayak Event
Kelly & Michele are hosting this event- it is an hour and 20 minutes north of Brandon.
You will need to portage your canoe/kayak through a trail in the bush for about 75 yards so make sure to bring mosquito repellent. For those interested we thought we could go into Clearlake for dinner that evening at the 1929 restaurant. To register & for full details contact 204-573-6405 cell/ 204-727-5612 home or email pettingermichele50@gmail.com.
June 27 - Lake William Hike / Paddle board
Contact Jackie (204) 761-1764 or haley@mts.net for details & to sign up.
July 1- Canada Day Bike Ride Around Brandon
Includes stop at Crow’s General Store for ice cream/coffee! Please contact Rick & Sue by text (204) 724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com.
July 11 - Kayaking/Canoeing Event at Ditch Lake.
Easy kayak to the end of the lake with Darrell & Betty-Anne. Please contact us for details at (204) 730-9240 or macdonald.bettyanne@gmail.com
July 18-19 - Kinnis Creek in RMNP
8km and suitable for first time backpackers with Di. Must have done at least 10km day hike with the club. Will need to know by July 5 or asap - as we’ll have to book sites. Cost - approx $10-15 per person (depending how many go). Please text (204) 761-6698 or email di.ingram@hotmail.com for details
Aug 31-Sep 3 - Grasslands Multi-Day Event Grasslands National Park
Expressions of Interest: Please email Robert at shwalukr@hotmail.com or Audrey at audreyclempson@gmail.com
September (TBD) Souris River Paddle
For details please contact Wendy (204) 761-2902
Mid-September (TBD)
3-4 days of camping / biking in Erickson (Bert phillips@unies.mb.ca)
Sept 20 - Next Event Planning Meeting
2:00 pm at Rick & Sue’s- please confirm your attendance by text
(204) 724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com.
Dec 5 - Christmas Party
4:00 pm at Rick & Sue’s. Pot luck: please confirm your attendance by text
(204) 724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com
Other events may be added; if so you will receive an email and they will be added to the website
https://www.westmanwildernessclub.ca/upcoming-events
Planning Meetings.
A meeting is held 3 times a year to plan upcoming events and enlist leaders for these events.
If you are interested in participating in these planning meetings either to provide ideas for activities, or to participate as a leader for the event, please attend the meeting or email ideas to Westman Wilderness Club via the "Contact us" on the menu.
