Activities: No registration required

Turtles & Snails

Thursdays | Year Round

The “Turtles” hike all year round on Thursday mornings. We switch to snowshoes and yaktrax in winter, rec paths during mud season and easy hikes all summer. Our hikes are usually 3 to 5 miles. Sometimes we have some “Snails” who hike at a slower pace and not as far. We want our group to be accessible to all so come and enjoy our beautiful mountains.

If you are interested in helping as a leader or co-leader please contact Mickie Parsons at mickiepar@msn.com.

Summit Annual Rummage Sale

Every August

AUGUST 5 – 12, 2024

The Summit Annual Rummage Sale is sponsored by Summit 50 Plus.

Let’s get ready to RUMMAGE!!

Lots of volunteers are needed for the RUMMAGE SALE.

Help is needed from August 5 – 12.

We are also in need of area co-coordinators. 

Click here for list of items that can be donated, more information on the RUMMAGE SALE, or to volunteer.  Please call Brenda at 815-258-5843 or email BHAlberico@gmail.com for more information.

The proceeds from this sale greatly assist with nonprofits and organizations in Summit County. 

Summit Older Bushwhackers (SOBs)

Tuesdays, 8:30 AM  | June – Mid October

Summit Older Bushwackers (SOBs) do intermediate backcountry trail hikes on Tuesdays, mostly in Summit County. These typically range from 4 – 7 miles and with 400 – 1500 ft of elevation gain. They are led by volunteer trip leaders, usually a different leader each week. We meet from June through mid October, weather permitting. We usually leave the car-pool location at 8:30, get on the trail by 9:00, and are back between 12 and (rarely) 2 pm.  Check the weekly email for updates to times or locations.

For more information, call Jim Fleshman at 281-507-1059 or email rjftex@gmail.com.

Recent Activities
SOBs | Summer 2023 | Bowman’s Shortcut Hike
SOBs | Summer 2023 | Bowman’s Shortcut Hike

View the SOBs Schedule

Preliminary Monthly Schedules 2024

For more precise notes on carpool locations, please scroll to bottom of schedule

DateHikeLeaderMiles / VertCarpool
June 4TenderfootJohn Crumlin 3m / 640 ftCounty Rd 51 in Dillon
June 11Angler MountainJohn Crumlin5m / 1400 ftTarget
June 18Ophir MountainLinda Boyd6m / 1000 ftSCSC
June 25Acorn Creek Flower LoopRuth Haley5m / 1000 ftTarget
July 2Sallie Barber / Trail of TearsRon Goldstein5m / 800 ftGold Hill
July 9Horseshoe GulchKen Raggio3m / 700 ftGold Hill
July 16Bowman’s ShortcutElaine Polhemus5m / 900 ftFBT (8AM)
July 23Wheeler LakesBarbara Noonan7m / 1400 ftCC
July 30Hoosier Pass WestFaye Masanoff4m / 600 ftIce Rink
Aug 6Cancelled – Rummage Sale
Aug 13Mayflower Gulch LoopAlan Waxman6m / 1000 ftFBT
Aug 20North 10 Mile CreekAlan Waxman5m / 1500 ftKayak Lot
Aug 27Wilder GulchNeed a Leader7m / 1200 ftFBT
Sept 3Mohawk LakesNeed a Leader7m / 1900 ftIce Rink
Sept 10Corral CreekNeed a Leader5m / 1400 ftFBT
Sept 17Upper Straight CreekNeed a Leader5m / 1400 ftFBT
Sept 24Salt Lick AspensNeed a LeaderLaterSL

Notes on Carpool Locations:

  • CC – Copper Conoco station. Park in the dirt lot South of the Conoco
  • FBT – Frisco Bus Transfer lot – Northeast corner behind Safeway
  • Gold Hill – Dirt parking lot between Frisco and Breck – corner of Rt 9 and Gateway Drive.  On Google Maps search for “Gold Hill Trailhead”. 
  • Ice Rink – East (far) end of Breck Ice Rink parking lot
  • Kayak Lot – West end of Main St in Frisco – between the creek and I-70
  • SCSC – Summit County Senior Center
  • SL – Lower Salt Lick parking lot and trailhead
  • Target – Southeast corner of parking lot

GALS Group

First Wednesday of the month at 4:00PM (Times do change on occasion)

This is a women’s  social group, open to all women that are members of Summit 50 Plus.  GALS usually meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 4PM at a restaurant or a member’s home. Participants bring an appetizer to share and a beverage of their choice if meeting at a private home. These gatherings provide an opportunity to meet  new friends, exchange ideas and the potential for planning future shared experiences.  Contact either Bev Muraski at 937-307-9914 or Carole Woodbury at 303-437-5622, the GALS co-chairs, for up to date information.

Canine Companions

Wednesdays | May – October, meeting times vary by month

Moderate Wednesday hikes at a leisurely pace, with furry friends welcome — Those unfortunate to not be owned by a dog are also welcome. The group’s meeting times and carpool locations vary over the summer. Contact Howard at brown.howard2@gmail.com to get on their email list. Plan to bring leashes, lunch and good rain gear.

 

September (9:00 to carpool)
4 — Sky Chutes (Wheeler Trail from Copper) — Frisco Transit
11 – Mohawk Lakes – Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
18 – Eaglesmere — Connie Eberhart — 402-301-6806 Target
25 – Prairie Peak Contour – Howard Brown — 970-468-2313 Target, South End
other September options: Upper Salt Lick, your favorite fall-color hike, main Acorn, Rock Creek/Boss Mine, Prairie Contour


October (9:30 to carpool)
2 — Martin Ck (MInturn) — Mary Bell — 330-692-6599 Frisco Transit
9 — McCullough Gulch — Connie Eberhart — 402-301-6806 Frisco Transit
16– Lower McCullough — Sandra Grogan — 281-705-9289 Frisco Transit
23 – Turks/Sally Barber Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
30 — Ptarmigan Lookout — Mary Bell — 330-692-6599 trailhead
other October options: May hikes, ghost towns, Peninsula Loop, Miners’ Ck loop

Cross Country Skiing Group

Wednesdays | December 13, 2023 – March 27, 2024

Cross country skiing with designated leader, info provided for trail difficulty, distance, and elevation gain. Easy-moderate & a couple of upper level backcountry trails on Wednesdays.  The meeting time for carpooling (recommended) to the trailhead is always 9:30 AM.  A weekly email is sent out with tour details.  Roundtrip distances are usually 3-6 miles with an elevation gain of roughly 300-800 feet. Outings are suitable for all levels of skiers who have mastered snowplow and herringbone skills. You will need backcountry skis with metal edges and fish scales, or know how to wax and/or bring skins.  After some outings, a volunteer host will provide light appetizers, hearty soups, dessert and beverages in her home (a $10 donation is recommended). Contact the host by Monday noon for a reservation and headcount, as all lunches are limited in number and skiers are the priority. This year we are fortunate to have eight hostesses and seven restaurants lined up. We also have a few new trails this year and our awesome leaders are all coming back to help out.

For more information contact Joyce Bearse at (508-280-4910) or joyce@joycebearse.com

View the XC Ski Group Schedule

DateTourCarpoolDescriptionMiles/VertLeaderLuncheon
Dec. 13Salli BarberCMCBOut & back easy2.8mi/398 ftBarbara Noonan
973-896-7119		Ben & Karen Little
716-425-2112
($15.00 kick-off luncheon)
Dec. 20Mayflower GulchFWMSOut & back with options4mi/765ftAlan Waxman
505-331-0619		Camp Hale Restaurant
184 Copper Circle, Copper
Jan. 3Turks/B&B TrailsCMCBLollipop trail moderate with some options for side trips3.2mi /400 ftCharlotte Clarke
970-376-5153		Windy City Pub
Breckenridge
City Market shopping center
Jan. 10Peru Creek
SMROut & back with options7mi/400ftJane Johnston
303-238-4732		Linda Boyd
719-332-0841
Jan. 17Gold Run GulchGHTLoop, moderate3.5mi/ 541ftJim Fleshman
281-899-6360		Lynne Knott
816-898-3554
Jan. 24Mesa Cortina/Royal
Buffalo Trail		TAROut & back moderate1.4 (or 4.3mi)/450 ftHoward Brown
970-468-2313		Howard Brown
970-468-2313
Jan. 31Windy PointSMROut & back moderate1.5mi/200 ftLarry Moskowitz
mosk5@comcast.net		Charlotte Clarke
970-376-5153
Feb. 7Rock Creek
TAROut & back
easy		5 mi/900ftEric Erslev
970-231-2651		Bluebird Market
325 Blue River Pkwy, Silverthorne
Feb. 14Saints John TrailSMROut & back
hard		Alan Waxman
505-331-0619		Steep Brewing & Coffee
Keystone
Feb. 21Soda Creek Loop
FSALoop
moderate		4.5mi/300ftLarry Moskowitz
mosk5@comcast.net		Larry & Daria Moskowitz
daria22@comcast.net
Feb. 28Deer Creek
SMROut & back
moderate		4mi/900ftJohn Crumlin
719-310-1784		Haywood Café
Keystone
Mar. 6Miner’s Creek & Peaks TrailFSALoop, moderate3mi/300ft or 8.5mi/995ftBen Little
716-481-4280		Nina Holmquist
414-840-1288
Mar. 13Bakerville to Loveland ValleyFWMSOut & back
moderate		9.8mi w/options/1128ftBarbara Noonan
973-896-7119		Loveland Ski Lodge
Mar. 20Placer/WaldenTAROut & back3.2mi/433ftJohn Crumlin
719-310-1784		Snarf’s Sandwich Shop
Mar. 27BemroseBIRLoop, moderate3mi/500ftHoward Brown
970-468-2313		TBD

*Locations for carpooling:

BIR: Breck Ice Rink-east end of parking lot furthest away from building.

CMCB: Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge -SW corner of parking lot, furthest from building.

FSA: Frisco Safeway -NE corner of parking lot by gas station.

FWMS: Frisco West Main St. -west end of Main Street Kayak parking lot.

GHT: Gold Hill Trailhead -parking lot on highway 9 across from Tiger Road.

SCSC: Frisco Community Center -west end of parking lot by Peak One Blvd.

TAR: Target, Silverthorne -NE corner of parking lot furthest away from building.

SMR: Town Lot where Swan Mountain Road meets Route 6