Current News and Announcements
New Website Will be Live Soon!
Thanks to those of you who tested the new website and gave us feedback. To switch to our new website, the old website will be unavailable on Friday, 12/4 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- The public pages are accessible to all members and the general public.
- You will receive a separate email with your login id and initial password; this gives you secure access to the members pages. This e-mail will be sent from [email protected] after the new website is activated; if you don’t see the e-mail check your spam folder.
- You will be able to reset your password once the site is activated at the Members Home Page or the Members - Member Info menu option. We on the Tech Committee are NOT able to view or change passwords.
- Passwords must be 10 characters in length and contain at least one uppercase letter, lower case letter, numeral, and symbol (@, #, $, !, %, ^, &, or *; spaces are not allowed).
- Refer to the printed or electronic December 2020 Newsteps articles for information on navigating the new pages and changing your initial password.
During 2021 we will make additional edits and enhancements to the website. We've designed the website to provide you a modernized and secure experience.
Contact us if you have questions or comments via e-mail at [email protected].
Best regards,
CHC Tech Committee
Roni, Maureen, Peggy, Barb
[posted 12/3/2020-12/17/20]
New Curfews, Stay-at-home and Travel Advisories
From Peggy Koesel. CHC President
We have received email from a number of well-respected CHC members suggesting that we consider suspending hiking, particularly because there are curfews, stay-at-home and travel advisories in Summit, Medina and Cuyahoga Counties.
It does not appear that these advisories presently prohibit outdoor activities. Still, the Governor or local authorities may place further limits on activities. If there are expanded curfews, additional or further limits on gathering size and/or limits are placed on outdoor activities, we may have to suspend CHC hiking.
In the meantime, we expect every member to follow the Responsible Hiking Guidelines every day, on every hike. We do so out of respect for each other, for health care and other essential workers, and for our friends and neighbors in the communities where we hike. Please take care. [posted 11/20/2020-12/11/20]
Responsible Hiking Guidelines
In response to the coronavirus (Covid-19), the Governor of the State of Ohio declared a state of emergency. The State of Ohio, local governments and park districts have imposed certain restrictions on activities in their respective jurisdictions, including gathering size and social proximity.
Until all restrictions on gathering size and proximity are lifted, hike leaders and hikers are responsible to hike in compliance with the Responsible Hiking Guidelines.