Archive for March, 2009

Sun 29 Mar 2009 Tom Wilson MEC / Mountain Equipment Co-op Comments Off on MEC Spring & Summer Catalogue is out / / / /

MEC Spring & Summer Catalogue is out

Spring is here now… I got my Spring & Summer Catalogue from Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)  in the mail…I can dream now and develop my wish list for 2009… Lots of new products …872 to be exact… The new spring & summer catalogue is  130 pages long… I was...Read more

Sun 15 Mar 2009 Tom Wilson Glyndwrs Way / Hadrian's Wall / Offas Dyke Path / Pembrokeshire Coastal Walk / Pennine Way / Snowdonia National Park / Walking Wales Comments Off on Walking in Wales / / / / / / / /

Walking in Wales

Walking in Wales website breaks the country down into three areas – Long Distance National Trails, Walking areas  and regional routes. Each are unique and have something to offer to the hiker. Also included on this website are packaged holidays and guided walks. There are three long distance...Read more

Sun 08 Mar 2009 Tom Wilson Ireland / Northern Ireland / Walk Northern Ireland Comments Off on Walking Ireland / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Walking Ireland

There are many beautiful places in the world to hike and one of them is Ireland. Its culture, people, scenery and history draw you to this special place. The country is broken into two regions – Northern Ireland  and the Republic of Ireland. There are three main long distance walks in...Read more

Mon 02 Mar 2009 Tom Wilson 2009 Hike the Highlands Festival / Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Hike the Highlands / Hiking Boots / Hiking Tips Comments Off on Backpacker 2009 Gear Guide is out – Editors’ Choice Awards / / / / /

Backpacker 2009 Gear Guide is out – Editors’ Choice Awards

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

Sun 01 Mar 2009 Tom Wilson American Nordic Walking Association / Canadian Nordic Walking Association / Hiking Tips / Nordic Walking / Nordic Walking News / Nordic Walking Poles / Trekking / Trekking Poles / Trekking Trips Comments Off on Nordic Walking Poles vs Trekking Poles for Hiking / / / / / / / / / / /

Nordic Walking Poles vs Trekking Poles for Hiking

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