Posts Tagged ‘Hike Nova Scotia’

Mon 15 Jun 2009 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Highlands National Park / Cape Breton Island / Hike the Highlands Festival / Hiking / Hiking Boots / Hiking Tips / MEC / Mountain Equipment Co-op / Outdoor Gear Comments Off on Leave No Trace – Seven Principles / / / / / /

Leave No Trace – Seven Principles

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

Wed 06 May 2009 Tom Wilson 2009 Hike the Highlands Festival / Cape Breton Highlands National Park Comments Off on Walking for Wildlife Weekend – June 13-14 / / / /

Walking for Wildlife Weekend – June 13-14

On June 13 -14,  an exciting new event will be coming to the Cape Breton Highlands – “Walking for Wildlife weekend.  It will involve two free workshops on Saturday afternoon, June 13,  – Leave No Trace beginning at 1:00 pm. at Jack Pine Trail and an Introduction to Geocaching...Read more

Sat 13 Dec 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on Gift Ideas for Hikers / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Gift Ideas for Hikers

  Here are some great ideas for christmas gifts for your hiker friends and for yourself :  a compass, first aid kit, smart wool socks, biners, thermometer, wool hat, gloves,  gaiters,  fleece jacket, stainless steel thermos, BPS or non- polycarbonate plastic water bottle, trekker/nordic...Read more

Mon 22 Sep 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on Thank-you Hikers – 5th Annual Hike the Highlands Festival / / / / / / / / / / / /

Thank-you Hikers – 5th Annual Hike the Highlands Festival

Wow… what an incredible 10 days of hiking. Great weather, an amazing camaradie & friendship among the hikers, interesting & challenging trails, and informative evening activities made the 5th Annual Hike the Highlands festival memorable. Thanks to you, our festival matched last...Read more

Sat 13 Sep 2008 Tom Wilson Cape Breton Island / Hike the Highlands Guides Comments Off on Opening Night of the Hiking Festival – A Success / / / / / / / / / /

Opening Night of the Hiking Festival – A Success

The 5th annual Hike the Highlands Festival opening night started off well with over 30 hikers enjoying the evening hike at Freshwater Lake,  then almost a full house for the opening ceremonies back at Heather Room, Glenghorm Beach Resort and later off to Thirsty Hikers Pub to hear some Celtic...Read more

Tue 26 Aug 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on Smart Wool Socks – A Hikers Dream / / / / / / / / / / / /

Smart Wool Socks – A Hikers Dream

Recently, I had a chat with Debra Ryan, President of Hike Nova Scotia about long distance hikes , socks and hiking boots.  She indicated how Smart Wool Socks worked well with her 4 day hike at Kejimkujik National Park and I talked about doing the West Highland Way next year in Scotland – 95...Read more

Fri 22 Aug 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on Hiker’s Checklist for Hike the Highlands Festival / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Hiker’s Checklist for Hike the Highlands Festival

  With just 3 weeks away before the Hike the Highlands Festival starts on Friday, Sept. 12, it is now time to review your checklist. Your checklist should look something like this :     1) Did I register and pay yet ? Last day to register and pay online is Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. Please read...Read more