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  Now that summer is here, hikers are enjoying the great outdoors and taking lots of pics with their digital cameras… Today’s digital cameras – compact,  mid-size, and zoom- point & shoot  as well DSLR are shooting pictures at  8, 10-, 12- and 15 meg resolution.  They...Read more

  It has been foggy this past weekend with drizzle so I decided to do a fitness hike and get some exercise in on one of my favorite trails – Franey in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.  I took out my nordic walking poles,  put my smart wool socks on – a different type this...Read more

The August 2009 edition of Backpacker magazine is full of great ideas for summer hiking and camping. Billed as the “Ultralight Camping guide. It features : 1) 81 Summer skills on Navigation, survival, weather, first aid, and wildlife, 2) 33 ways to slash weight, spend less, and double your...Read more

The Coastal Hiking trail will be one of the new hikes featured  in the 2009 Hike the Highlands Festival.  This trail is located in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and is approximately 5.6kms one way. It features Atlantic Coastline, coastal forest, sea birds and some difficult sections...Read more

Black Brook was the scene for the Introduction to Geocaching workshop at  Cape Breton Highlands National Park during Walking for the Wildlife weekend. Before the workshop, we were entertained by some incredible waves, sunny conditions and Still Brook Falls.  Black Brook Beach is rated as one of...Read more

As part of the Walk for Wildlife weekend at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a Leave No Trace workshop was held at the Jack Pine Trail.  This workshop was sponsored by Hike Nova Scotia.  Andrew Dunn and Ben Parsons were our instructors from MEC – Mountain Equipment Co-op in Halifax....Read more

The May edition of Backpacker magazine is out now and some great articles to get you ready for the hiking season. There is a fitness plan for every age group – 18-35, 35-50, 50-65 and 65 & up which also includes eating tips. As well there is a four week training plan to get you trail...Read more

The April 2009 issue of Backpacker magazine is out which features the Annual Gear Guide. This year Backpacker magazine features 521 reviews and skills. Of course there are the Editors’ Choice Awards, my favorite section,  as well the 10 page skills guide. The Annual gear guide looks at...Read more

What is the difference between nordic walking poles and trekking poles ?  I thought I would do some research and find out some answers for you. I have used both types while hiking but more with nordic walking poles as I own a pair of those – a one piece design.  However I did use […]Read more

It is rather fitting I write this article/post on one of the hottest days of the year – 28 degrees with high humidity (muggy) and a little wind. Here are a few tips for hot weather hiking – 1) Water – take two bottles of water and put them in the freezer the night before. Allow...Read more