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Our Virtual Hiking festival, Sept. 11-20, 2020, has attracted hikers from Canada & US. Specifically in Canada – Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, NS and NL and in the states from Massachusetts  & Colorado. Many hiked more than 4km the first day and some as high as 10 km plus....Read more

COVID-19 has brought us virtual events in 2020 and will stay that way for one or two more years until the vaccine is developed. Virtual events can be held anywhere. My first virtual event was Country Walking magazine – Walk 1000 miles in 2020 challenge (completed).  I continued to walk...Read more

  Blueberry Mountain – Photo credit Jeff Clarke It is important to be kind to others and respect their space while hiking during COVID-19.  Some hikers get physical & social distancing, others don’t. Some see signs at the trail head, others don’t. Important to be...Read more

Hikers must adapt to changing conditions during COVID-19. In Canada, hikers must social distance two metres (6 feet a part). If a hiker passes by you on a trail, you are required to be six feet apart as well. That means stepping off the trail. Social distancing/physical distancing will be with us...Read more

The month of March is a great month to do a spring inventory of your hiking gear and clothing. Inspect the condition of your gear & clothing to get ready for the upcoming hiking season.  The photo to the left is a picture of waterproof gloves I found in a store in Lerwick, Shetland Islands...Read more