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Show Volume XXV Issue X The Ogden Valley news Page 3 June 15, 2019 Trail Etiquette Think of trail etiquette as the polite way to share this incredible resource. It outlines guidelines for the many users that ride, walk, hike, bike, or ski trails. If you have never considered trail etiquette to be one of the more important aspects of trail use, you may want to reconsider. Trail etiquette should be a major part of any trail users experience. Trail use is a privilege that cannot be abused or disrespected, so making trail etiquette a priority allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors and have a good time while being safe and courteous. Also remember everyone is out there for the same reasons—to enjoy nature and to enjoy what they are doing. When traveling multi-use trails, you may encounter many different forms of trail use; therefore, the user must adjust to different regulations (who passes first, who slows down, who gets the right of way). If trail users conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, respect the environment and the other users, the trail experience will only get better. Keep safety and etiquette in mind when you are participating in trail use; thus, trails will stay in good condition and the privilege will remain accessible for everyone. How Trail Users Yield to Each Other Since hikers/trail runners are a majority of trail users, it’s important to be reminded about the right of way between each other. Downhill hikers should always yield to uphill hikers for a multitude of reasons. Downhill hikers have a greater field of vision and have gravity on their side to make going down easier. Uphill hikers have a more limited field of vision and are typically focused on what’s below their feet to continue their momentum going up. If you are passing someone going the same way, it’s best to give a vocal notice of your approach, and then pass on the left. If a solo hiker faces a group coming the opposite way, the solo hiker should let the group pass, as it’s easier and causes less off trail impact versus a larger group having to step off of the trail. Bikers and equestrians are the next biggest trail users where allowed. Bikers are considered to be able to maneuver easier than hikers, making it easier for them to yield to hikers. However, there are times such as when a biker is struggling uphill where it would be easier and more considerate for a hiker to yield. Determining who should yield should be decided on a case-bycase basis; however, in general, a biker should never expect a hiker to yield and both parties are responsible for being aware of the possibility of running into each other at every hill or corner. Equestrians have the right of way when coming across both hikers and bikers. Horses are hard to get off trail and can spook easily, which is why they should be yielded to all the time. With this in mind, please move calmly and slowly around horses and behave cautiously to help prevent their becoming startled. ADDITIONAL TIPS Basic Trail Etiquette for All Users • Be aware of other trail users. Stay to the right of the trail (except when passing). Slow down at corners. Always clean up after yourselves. Obey all the trail rules. Give a clear warning signal when passing: call out passing on your left. • Always look ahead and behind when passing. • Travel at reasonable speed. • Keep pets on a leash. • Move off the trail when letting others pass. • Yield to other trail-users when entering and crossing trail. • Do not disturb wildlife. • Stay on the trail (respect the environment, do not venture off the trails). • Do not litter. • Do not drink or contaminate water sources (wash 100 feet away from any nearby water source). • Use provided toilet facilities (if you are unable to find a facility, dig a hole 6 inches deep at least 200 feet from any open water). • Do not make fires (use picnic areas and grills if provided). • Respect wildlife. Your surroundings are home to many plants and animals: you are the visitor. • Obey all posted signs. These indicate special restrictions that apply to the trail you are on. Hiking with Animals • Clean up after your animals. • Keep them on a leash or lead, except where allowed otherwise. • Give larger animals the right-of-way. • Do not let your animal disturb wildlife or others. • Keep them on the trails. Hikers, Walkers, Backpackers • Move off the trail whenever possible for other trail users. • When meeting someone riding a horse, step off the trail and speak calmly. Mountain Bikers • Know your ability, equipment and the area. • Move off the trail for less mobile users. • Do not ride under conditions where you leave evidence of passing, i.e. after rain or snow. • Stay on the trail. • Do not ride through streams. • Make presence known at corners or blind spots. • Control your bicycle. • Always yield trail. Equestrians/Horseback Riders • Practice minimum impact techniques. • Observe speed limits. • Always clean up after your horse. • Avoid campsites used by other trail users. • Keep horses in campsite only long enough to unpack or pack them. • Stock tied to trees ruins trees and turf: do so only for a short time. Use tie lines. • Never tie horses within 200 feet of lakes, streams or springs. • • • • • This year’s TrailFest will take place June 22, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The TrailFest Expo will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ogden Amphitheater. For more information, visit https://buff.ly/2En1Kyb or call 801393-2304. See you on the trails! Huntsville Town Notice, 2019 Municipal Declaration of Candidacy Candidates PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Huntsville Town Clerk received four Declaration of Candidacy packets for two, four-year Council Member seats. The candidate names listed below are ordered in accordance with UCA §20A-6-305. Town Council Member Candidates: (4-year terms) Blake Bingham Richard L. Sorensen William H. Wangsgard Jason Kyle To vote in the Huntsville Town Municipal Election, a voter must live within the boundaries of Huntsville Town. Additional information on registration can be obtained by contacting the Weber County Clerk’s Office, 801-399-8034. Beckki Endicott Town Clerk/Recorder Pub: June 15 and July 1, 2019 Letters to the Editor Eats Of Eden Again Voted by Northern Patrons as Restaurant to Visit Every year the Standard-Examiner offers people the chance to vote their favorite businesses as the “Best of Northern Utah.” The Eats Of Eden staff and I would like to thank our customers for voting us, again, the Best of Northern Utah in the Pizza, Sandwich, Dessert, Family Restaurant, Lunch and Fine Dining categories. The results were published in the Best of Northern Utah Resource Guide in May. Many other Valley businesses were also voted best in other categories. This shows the Ogden Valley has a lot of great amenities. Please think to shop locally when possible, as there are several fantastic small businesses in our Valley that love and appreciate the support of their community. Thank you, Tanya McFarland, Eats Of Eden Forest Maps at Your Fingertips Did you know that you can get free Motor Vehicle Use Maps of all the Forest in the Region on your phone? By downloading the Avenza phone app you can have access to the Forests maps even when out of service. Once you download the app on your android or iOS device. Then, on the search bar type in the Forest you are interested in to retrieve the map. For best results, try downloading the maps in an area of good mobile service before venturing out to the Forest. Visit the app at <www.avenza.com/avenzamaps> You can also call the Forest of interest if you are having issues finding the maps. 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