A Challenging Experience – Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks
Teams at the 2010 Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge
The 1st Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge took place July 17 with 10 teams participating. Pattern a bit after the UK 3 peaks Challenge, hikers were challenged to hike Franey, Sugar Loaf and Acadien mountains in 12 hours or less which also included 2.5 hrs driving to the mountains. Each Peak ranged from 1400-1500 in elevation with total hiking distance of 21 kms and over 4000 in elevation. The event began at 7:00 am. and finished before 7:00 pm.
On top of Franey Mountain, one of the 3 Peaks, in the 2010 Cape Breton 3 Peaks Challenge, July 17th.
Teams were impressed by the views at the top of each peak, the physical challenge and the experience this new event provided. It was a great start for this new event and many are looking forward to next year. Our Hike the Highlands festival team enjoyed meeting all the new hikers & teams.
"Certin to be Hurtin" team, one of the ten teams who completed the CB Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge
Thanks to all the teams, and partners for making this 1st CB Highlands 3 Peaks a success and for your input in evaluation, suggestions and recommendations in helping planning for next year’s event. The event was hosted by Hike the Highlands Festival with assistance from Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Thanks to Lori Burke, an avid Cape Breton hiker who completed the UK 3 Peaks Challenge, for all her planning assistance with this event.