Hiking Tips

Sat 30 Jun 2007 Tom Wilson Hike the Highlands / Hiking Boots / Hiking Cape Breton / Hiking Festival / Hiking Tips / Uncategorized / Victoria County Hiking Trails Comments Off on Hiking Boots – Importance of a Good Fit

Hiking Boots – Importance of a Good Fit

The warmer weather has got many of us out hiking on our favorite trails and enjoying the great outdoors again. Wearing Hiking Boots are a norm along with our daypack. Did you know that Backpacker magazine indicates 7 out of 10 hikers wear poorly fit boots and don’t know about it. Backpacker...Read more

Sat 23 Jun 2007 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Cape Breton Island / Hike the Highlands / Hiking / Hiking Cape Breton / Hiking Festival / Hiking Tips / Nordic Walking / Nordic Walking Poles / Uncategorized / Victoria County Hiking Trails Comments Off on Introduction to Nordic Walking

Introduction to Nordic Walking

In the last post, I talked about Nordic Walking Poles. So what is Nordic Walking. To show you visually, I found this Introduction to Nordic Walking video on YouTube. Take a look and learn more about Nordic Walking.Read more

Sat 23 Jun 2007 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Cape Breton Island / Hike the Highlands / Hiking / Hiking Cape Breton / Hiking Tips / Nordic Walking / Nordic Walking Poles / Uncategorized / Victoria County Hiking Trails Comments Off on Nordic Walking Poles

Nordic Walking Poles

In the last few years of the Hike the Highlands Festival, there have been more hikers using Nordic Walking Poles. So I decided to do my research and find out more.  David Downer, author of Nordic Walking Step by Step and also an International Nordic Walking Instructor, states there are 12 benefits...Read more

Sat 16 Jun 2007 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Cape Breton Island / Hike the Highlands / Hiking / Hiking Cape Breton / Hiking Festival / Hiking Tips / Victoria County Hiking Trails Comments Off on Hiking Tips to Start the Season

Hiking Tips to Start the Season

Start slow with short hikes ( 1-2 hrs) , then medium hikes (2-3 hrs) and later long hikes (4-6 hrs)until you get into shape.  Plan & prepare for each hike before you go – get a map or brochure of the hiking trail or do your research on-line.  Check out the terrain, trail rating,...Read more

Sun 20 May 2007 Tom Wilson Blog / Cape Breton Island / Hike the Highlands / Hiking Cape Breton / Hiking Festival / Hiking Tips / Uncategorized / Victoria County Hiking Trails Comments Off on Highlights of 2006 Festival – What were yours ?

Highlights of 2006 Festival – What were yours ?

There were many highlights of 2006 Festival for me. Meeting new hikers,  making new friends, Meat Cove Mountain hike and taking 130 pics that day with digital camera. But the one that really sticks out is the Franey Mountain Hike. Coming back to parking lot I heard fiddle music and I thought...Read more