The HPT Core Patrol is a growing group of bikers, hikers, skiers etc that are available to assist users of the trail. Get news and updates regarding the patrol here.
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Written by Gene Roberts
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Friday, 30 July 2010 16:36 |
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On the weekend of July 10th Mark Shuttenhelm and Gene Roberts, members of Human Powered Trails and the Coulee Region Patrol, participated in the activities of Camp Bluedog. Camp Bluedog is an annual mountain bike camp for kids organized and sponsored by Pete Taylor of Bluedog Cycles of Viroqua, WI.
This two day camp provides children of the Driftless Region with the opportunity to mentor with skilled cyclists to learn bike handling skills, cycling safety, and to foster the camaraderie of the cycling community. Each camper participated in stations that included skills of climbing, descending, obstacle navigation, balance, stretching and trail building.
Fortunately no serious injuries occurred but CORE patrollers did render minor first-aid and mechanical assistance to campers on the trails. It is events like Camp Bluedog where HPT and CORE can make a difference. Overall the experience was good and anticipates assisting at Camp Bluedog next year. |
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Written by Gene Roberts
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Monday, 15 March 2010 11:46 |
 Spring has arrived and it is time to get ourselves organized for another year of patrolling. With one year under our belts we can now focus on making the patrol a stronger organization. Jesse Conaway of Three Rivers Outdoor is working with the youth of our region. She is assisting with the development of Ambassador level of patrollers. Jesse has organized a CPR and First-aid training and a trail orientation session that is open to all future and current ambassadors and patrollers. The date for CPR/FA training is Saturday, March 20th from 1-5:30 at the Town of Shelby Fire Station. Cost for this American Red Cross instructor event is $40.
As this will be the second year for CORE some patrollers will need CPR and First-aid recertification. This is a great opportunity to get both certifications in one setting. Trail orientation day is schedule for Sunday May 20 from 1-5 pm. For more information and to reserve a spot in the class contact:
Gene Roberts at
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Jesse Conaway at
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Look for future announcements regarding CORE organizational meetings in the very near future! |
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Written by Gene Roberts
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Thursday, 06 August 2009 15:48 |
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The CORE Patrol will be available to assist with the Blufflands Epic Enduro Race
this Saturday - August 8th, 2009!
This is our opportunity to show our support for HPT and our community.
Please bring your bike and plan on attending the days festivities. |
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Written by Gene Roberts
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Saturday, 23 May 2009 13:32 |
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 Final arrangements have been made for CORE training. The paramedics at Tri-State Ambulance have agreed to provide the CPR and First-aid training to CORE members.
Training will take place on Saturday, May 30th at the Tri-State location at 2827 26th St. South in La Crosse.
We plan to start at 8:00am.
Please plan to spend most of the day but effort will be made to wrap things up as soon as possible.
On Sunday, May 31st Pete Taylor will provide instruction on basic field repairs for bikes. This course will take considerably less time but I’d like to have a brief organizational meeting some time during the session. The time and location will be announced soon. The location depends on the number of people participating. I suspect we will meet in the early afternoon and will not take up the day.
Take a moment to check out the IMBA/NMBP web page on patroller skills: http://www.imba.com/nmbp/skills/skills_repairs.html.
We have decided to meet Sunday, May 31st at Bluedog Cycles, 325 S Main St, Viroqua, WI at 1:30.
We'll group there and then make our way to Sidie Hollow Park for the off-road cycle repair session. You don't need to bring anything but yourself and your bike if you'd like to participate in a post class ride. There will be snacks and and beverages. A general organizational meeting will be thrown in there somewhere as I think most who want to participate in patrol activities will be present. We will have a follow-up meeting for those who were unable to attend.
Look forward to seeing you Saturday and Sunday!
Please RSVP as soon as possible so we have a better understanding of how many people we can expect.
Send a message to
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Gene
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Written by Gene Roberts
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Tuesday, 12 May 2009 12:42 |
Hello to all,
The weather, although somewhat cool, has cooperated and trail work is in full season. Great night last Monday with many new faces. Despite the DNR obstacle we still have plenty to keep us busy.
I am still waiting for final confirmation regarding CPR and first-aid training scheduling. I am hopeful that we will be able to meet for that training on Saturday, May 30th with a time and location to follow. I have been able to work not only with Gundersen Lutheran but Tri-state ambulance service and their paramedics.
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