President Katie's Blog Fall 2019
Last weekend I participated in the Walker’s Roundup in Winthrop Washington. The event was sponsored the Evergreen State Volkssport Association. I was gratified to see the contributions of members the Interlaken Trailblazers who took the lead in event registration, financial arrangements, getting local sponsorships, providing publicity, and procuring a caterer for the Saturday night dinner. Interlaken members also joined members of other clubs in designing walking routes, volunteering at the start/finish point and contributing financially.
Preliminary reports show 161 walkers doing over 740 walks. While this is an impressive turn out in a remote location, the numbers don’t capture the success of the Walker’s Round-up. Success was walkers excited to share their experience; talking as they met on the trail or in the barn, posting photos and telling stories on Facebook and simply expressing gratitude that they were able to be part of the event.
Another Winthrop weekend may or may not be in the offing, but there are many other multi-day events being held around the country. If you liked Winthrop (or if you missed it and wish you hadn’t) check other listing of upcoming experiences on our web site’s home page. http://www.interlakentrailblazers.org/ Plan to be part of the excitement.
Hope to see you on the trail.
Walking with you,
Katie
Preliminary reports show 161 walkers doing over 740 walks. While this is an impressive turn out in a remote location, the numbers don’t capture the success of the Walker’s Round-up. Success was walkers excited to share their experience; talking as they met on the trail or in the barn, posting photos and telling stories on Facebook and simply expressing gratitude that they were able to be part of the event.
Another Winthrop weekend may or may not be in the offing, but there are many other multi-day events being held around the country. If you liked Winthrop (or if you missed it and wish you hadn’t) check other listing of upcoming experiences on our web site’s home page. http://www.interlakentrailblazers.org/ Plan to be part of the excitement.
Hope to see you on the trail.
Walking with you,
Katie
