MESSAGE FROM MWOC PRESIDENT WENDELL MARTIN:

Dear Mountain West Club,

    It is with deep regrets that after talking with a number of hike leaders and Mountain West officers I have decided to suspend the organized Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hikes for the next 4 weeks. At that time  (about April 18th) we will  review the situation and notify the club if we can resume organized hikes.

     This was a difficult decision to make as we enjoy our social time together while hiking and it seemed that we could maintain the 6 foot limit, though in practice last week I noticed how difficult that really was. So, no matter how remote the chances of getting or transmitting the virus seems, we need to error on the safe side and avoid any type of social gathering. 

     That said, I would like everyone to continue to hike on their own or with your small social circle. Avoid busy trailheads, like the Greenbelt and Table Rock at peak times. Seek out new and less traveled destinations and routes that you can share with all of us when this thing passes.

Get outside and stay healthy!

Wendell Martin