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Shop at Bi-Lo, support PCF
If you shop at Bi-Lo, you could help support PCF. All you have to do is print out a Boosterplus card from our website, and scan it along with your personal Bi-Lo savings card the next time you go shopping. This one time scan will link your personal card to PCF. Everytime you shop, 1% of your total will be donated to PCF. This program lasts until May 31, 2012. Start shopping!
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 View our online Picasa Web Albums. If you have pictures of the trail that you would like to share, you can email them to us or post them on our Facebook page. 
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Palmetto Trail Wish List
Maintaining the Palmetto Trail is a huge task and our trail coordinators do a  great job! Having the proper tools makes their job a whole lot easier. If you would like to donate anything on our wishlist, please contact our office at (803)771-0870.
We appreciate your help!
- Husqvarna Pole Saws
- Chain Saw Winch
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Palmetto E-Explorer
January 2012
Happy New Year!
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WFA Course at GOLS
Wilderness First Aid Course
Location: Glendale Outdoor Leadership School
January 12 & 13, 2012
The 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course provides entry-level training for outdoor enthusiasts to prepare themselves for outdoor trips. This is th e perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA guidelines. The WFA course covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment.
The course will be taught by certified  NOC/SOLO staff. Each instructor has extensive outdoor experience and has been selected not only for their expertise in emergency medicine and rescue, but also for their teaching skills. WFA is a two-year certification. Taking a WFA class can also re-certify an expired WFR or AWFA qualification.
American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR is an optional extra that can be taken on the evening of day one.
The course will be held at the Glendale Outdoor Leadership School (GOLS) in Glendale, SC. GOLS is located 7 miles outside of Spartanburg. Class space is limited. Lodging is available. To sign up for this class, please call (803)771-0870.
Click here for pricing and lodging info.
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Adventures from the Trail
Boy Scout Troop Earns 50-Miler Patch on
the Palmetto Trail
The 14 boys and 7 adults from Troop 9212 of Summerville, SC left at 6 a.m. Monday, December 26, for a backpacking adventure that covered four different ecosystems along the Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail. This section of trail runs through the Francis Marion National Forest. The group hiked 51.4 miles in 5 days.  Along the way the boys earned merit badges for orienteering, camping, backpacking, woodcarving, astronomy and geocaching. They also completed conservation projects. The troop along with their dedicated parents have been planning this trip for about a year. The boys carried their own packs, cooked their own meals, and set up and took down their tents and hammocks each day. They endured the cold, wind, and  rain, but each of them finished with a new sense of pride and accomplishment. The Troop plans to hike the rest of the Palmetto Trail and a section of the Appalachian Trail in 2012. We'd like to congratulate Troop 9212 and wish them good luck in completing the rest of the Palmetto Trail.
Do you have some adventures from the trail that you would like to share? Send us your stories and photos and we'll feature you in an upcoming newsletter. |
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Blackstock Hike
January 29, 2012
10:00am
Join PCF guide, Christopher Burnette, (aka XtremeKatfishn) on a hike on the Blackstock Passage of the Palmetto Trail. You won't want to miss this hike on the scenic and interpretive historical battlefield. The Battle of Blackstock - which took place on November 20, 1780 on what is today the boundary between Union and Spartanburg counties - was a victory for the Patriot Militia and set the stage for a decisive British defeat at Cowpens. This 4 mile loop trail runs along a remote section of the beautiful Tyger River.
Call to sign up for this hike.
(803)771-0870
Click here for more details.
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Chainsaw Certification Course
January 20, 21,28, 2012
During this 2 ½ day course, participants will be introduced to and taught chainsaw basics, chainsaw safety, and  proper cutting techniques. This course follows the Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC) course outline, which has become a standard in chainsaw certification. It will consist of a classroom component (Friday evening) and 2 days in the field (both Saturdays).
The class will be taught by Dennis Helton of Nebo, NC. It will be held at the Francis Marion District Office. This course is skill-based, and upon completion, participants will be certified sawyers and able to use a chainsaw with permission in the national forest. (First Aid and CPR are not a requirement for this course, but may be required as a volunteer in a national forest or other federal land.)
 Participants should wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and boots. Also bring a hardhat, gloves, eye and ear protection, and chaps. Personal chainsaws are also welcome. Saws and safety equipment will be available for use.Participants should also bring water and lunch for each day in the field.
A limited number of scholarships are available.
For more information email Dane Hanna dane@palmettoconservation.org
Click here for pricing and additional info.
This course will be offered again in April at a different location. Check our website and newsletters for updates.
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Morgan's Victory March
January 14, 2012
8am
March back in history 231 years along the same route where General Daniel Morgan gathered his "Flying Army" and planned the great victory at Cowpens. Back then the Americans had many worries and tension as Tarleton's British army pushed them to either fight or surrender the back country of the Carolinas.
On our January 14, 2012 tour, we'll have fun reliving Morgan's miracle of gathering his force together during the two-day race with the enemy while also planning how to use his variety of soldiers to win a great victory at a place called the Cowpens. The marchers will see some beautiful country from Grindal Shoals to Cowpens battlefield. What a great way to get the feelings of how the weather, natural conditions, and distance helped shape how the battle turned out!
Marchers should pre-register for the tour with the Town of Pacolet by calling (864)474-9504 or email eharris@townofpacolet.com
Click here for more details.
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Palmetto Trail Challenge 2012
February 20 - June 2, 2012
Grab a partner and name your team! It's time for the 4th annual Palmetto Trail Challenge!
The Palmetto Trail Challenge is a 15 week walking/biking contest designed to get people active and healthy. Partners team up and log as many miles as they can during the 15 week period. Teams will be competing against other teams  in the same category. Team miles are turned in and logged each week. The challenge begins February 20th and ends with a group hike on June 2nd, National Trails Day. Good Luck!
Click here to sign up.
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Become a PCF Member Today!
A PCF Membership comes with great benefits, including discounts at local outfitters and special rates on PCF events. Your membership dollars will go towards building and maintaining the Palmetto Trail.
Click here to become a member!
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