General Club Facts:

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Membership in the BCHC is $10.00 per person per year in order to receive the quarterly newsletter. Further information on membership can be obtained when attending a scheduled hike. Other subgroups within the BCHC are the "Thursday Wanderers." Most hikes are followed by a dinner stop. We call ourselves "The Eating Club with a Hiking Disorder"! ****Hiking and Trail Guidelines: ** Be courteous & stay behind the leader unless directed otherwise.** Offer $.10/mile to driver when carpooling. * *In the event of inclement weather, the hike may be canceled.** Please leave your pets at home.**If unable to keep a club commitment, please find a replacement. * Wear blaze orange during hunting season (Sept 1 to last day of Feb). * Appropriate footwear and attire should match the type of hike.** If you leave the hike early, notify the hike leader or ask someone to do that for you.** Bring water and food as the hike description and weather demand.* * Hiking involves risk. Come out prepared and know your capabilities. Each hiker is responsible for their own safety and well-being.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Saturday Jaunuary 1, 2011 - New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip

4 1/2 miles

We will hike country roads between Stouchsburg and Millardsville to witness the annual Polar Bear Dip that takes place at 12:00 noon at the Myerstown Quarry, located in Willow Springs Park. Those taking the plunge are encouraged to bring a bathing suit and towel. We will hike

back to our car afterwards along the Tully. Then we can go for Pork & Sauerkraut! (Leader will check out options closer to the hike). Dress in layers for a brisk beginning to The New Year.


Note: Admission to the “Dip” is a donation for Development & Disability Services of Lebanon


Meeting Place: 10:15 am, Christ Lutheran Church, left side of 422 West, past Stouchsburg


For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5245


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