Staying Fit in the Winter

Fri 18 Jan 2013 Tom Wilson Hike the Highlands / Staying Fit in the Winter Comments Off on Adventures 2013 – Anything Could Happen / / / / / /

Adventures 2013 – Anything Could Happen

Its a new year folks, full of possibilities, opportunities and adventures ….We start off with a new slate, with dreams and hope. We begin to plan for 2013 and set goals. Like most baby boomers, my number one goal is to stay healthy, exercise and eat accordingly.  I also hope to lose weight...Read more

Sat 19 Feb 2011 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Hike Nova Scotia / snowshoeing / Staying Fit in the Winter / Trekking Poles Comments Off on Snowshoeing – Great Winter Activity / / / / / /

Snowshoeing – Great Winter Activity

One of Cape Breton Highlands favorite activities in the winter is to go out and explore trails by snowshoe. So far this winter conditions have been ideal for this sport with lots of snow. Did you know snowshoeing is one of the best aerobic sports for keeping in shape….an average of 600...Read more

Thu 17 Feb 2011 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Island / Hike Nova Scotia / Hike the Highlands Festival / Hiking / snowshoeing / Staying Fit in the Winter Comments Off on Hike Nova Scotia Announces New Program / /

Hike Nova Scotia Announces New Program

In February 2011, Hike Nova Scotia announced its new program – a Hiker Distance Award. Pattern a bit like Hike the Highlands Festival in Cape Breton, the award program provides a lapel pin to people who hike, walk or snowshoe in Nova Scotia. There are three distances 150 km, 250 km and 500...Read more

Thu 17 Feb 2011 Tom Wilson cross-country skiing / Photography / snowshoeing / Staying Fit in the Winter / Trekking Poles Comments Off on Staying in Shape During the Winter / / / / / / / /

Staying in Shape During the Winter

Lets face it no one likes getting up in the dark to leave for work or coming home in the dark..In means for the first part of the winter, being outdoors can only happen on Saturday and Sunday.   Here are some helpful tips to get rid of the winter blues and stay in shape – […]Read more