Upcoming Events

Wishing our Members the  best of Luck as they head East to the GSMDCA National Specialty!

Listed below are the most current events for you to do with your Swissy!

Conformation, Obedience and Rally Events



shows supported by Onofrio unless otherwise noted (www.onofrio.com)



June 30th - July 4th
Oklahoma City Kennel Club, Inc & Lawton Dog Fanciers Association
Oklahoma City, OK
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GSMDCA National Specialty
September 2021
Westfield, MA
(www.foytrentdogshows.com)


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Pack Hikes
October 30th & 31st - Back to Back Hike!
Hike Location:
Staunton State Park
12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470

​Meet-Up at 7:45 AM

C-470 to US Hwy 285 South
From US 285 S. take the exit toward Elk Creek Rd/Shaffers Crossing
Turn right onto S Elk Creek Road
Turn right onto Staunton State Park
Park in Meadow Lot

Park does have a Day Use Fee, $10
Brief trail description: Hike will follow Staunton Ranch Trail from Meadow Parking lot for 3.1 miles, then follows Bugling Elk Trail for 1.1 miles. Bugling Elk follows a small stream down to Elk Falls Pond. Staunton Ranch Trail has 2 small intermittent stream crossings. Route will reverse to return to the start. Option on 10/31 for 10 Mile pack hike leg by adding Davis Meadow Trail at the end of the out and back route. Elevation gain 1,574. For 10 mile option, 1 mile will be substituted for 1000 ft of elevation gain.  

8 Mile back-to-back - 2 Day (16 miles total)

Hike Coordinator: 
Please RSVP with Michelle Lee  lilorangeionic@yahoo.com
720-219-1750
**Please specify if you need the 10 miles leg on 10/31, otherwise the hike will just be for the 2 back to back 8 miles legs. 
 
To learn about a pack hike, here is the link to the GSMDCA pack hike page:  http://www.gsmdca.org/activities/pack-hike/
 
Your dog must be 18 mos old to enter an official hike.  If you want to just come walk, contact the Hike Coordinator.
 
Fee Waived for this hike - park access fee needed

Draft Trials
September 25th & 26th
OFF THE VINE Drafting Trial
Skyline Wilderness RV Park
2201 Imola Avenue
Napa, CA 94559
Chair:
Lisa England
805-791-9277
lisa@silveroakgsmd.com
Secretary
Julie Vonada
20225 Jerusalem Grade
Lower Lake, California 95457
707-236-2384
vonada@att.net
For more information visit the Golden State GSMD Club website: https://www.goldenstategsmdc.com/?fbclid=IwAR3OeXba5LyID1DndWbLYSivmf0Z6r_z4cet22lt8TBMYsvsSHtmZxVjEIo



Members are encouraged to coordinate & join the hikes either for an official leg or to just get out with your dogs!   You do not need to complete all the distance if you are joining for fun!

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