(Email received 2026-08-04)
Thank you to those who have already responded, with only a month to go we're still looking for a few more operators to provide safety communications for an equestrian event near Sundre Alberta, Labour Day weekend Sept. 4 – Sept. 6.
The course is a 25-mile cross-country loop. Ham operators provide safety communications and tracking along the route. We need 3 to 8 operators, one at the base, the others spread along the course. Four-by-four vehicles are an asset, as are ATVs and UTVs, but most locations are accessible by cars.
The ride is called the Wild Timber Competitive Trail Ride. It takes place Sept. 4 – Sept. 6 (Friday to Sunday), with the actual ride on Saturday. Base is 55 km south Sundre, north west of Calgary at the Wild Timber Ranch, Many CTRs have been held at Wild Timber Ranch.
The event provides free camping at the base location from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Accommodations is an open field, you supply tent, trailer, whatever you want or have. Portapotties are supplied. Family members are welcome, but please keep dogs at home for this CTR.
All meals for volunteers will be supplied. They will have some potable water, but best to bring your own beverages of choice.
There is a ride briefing for riders on Friday night. Very useful for the hams, but not mandatory. The actual ride takes place on Saturday. You can stay Saturday night, and head home Sunday.
If interested, and/or want more information, please reply to this email.
Roger Heward
VE6RAH
