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Nordic Walking with a Moose
Today’s walk was a bit different than the past. On my fifth day walking with my new nordic poles on Jersey Cove Road, I notice some big on the road. As I got closer I could tell it was cow moose and...
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Nordic Walking – Franey Hiking Trail, CBHNP
Today I decided to try out my Nordic Walking Poles on one of the toughest hiking trails around – Franey, CBHNP. I was not disappointed. I found the hike up so much easier and I made great time...
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Hike the Highlands 2009 Hiking Schedule Announced
On top of Sugarloaf looking at North, Dingwall, Middle & South Harbours The hiking schedule for the 2009 Hike the Highlands Festival has been announced and it includes nine new hikes. They include...
View ArticleNordic 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...
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Franey – A Fitness Hike with Poles and Smart Wool Socks
Lady Slipper on Franey Hiking Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park It has been foggy this past weekend with drizzle so I decided to do a fitness hike and get some exercise in on one of my...
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Checklist for Hike the Highlands Festival
Deuter Futura 28 Backpack With just 3-4 weeks away before the 6th Annual Hike the Highlands festival – Sept. 11-20, it is time to get out the checklist and start getting ready for the hiking festival....
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Nordic Walking – Hiking With Poles
Nordic Walking Workshop - Hiking with Poles Day four of Hike the Highlands Festival was an important day for hikers – it showed us the importance of hiking with poles and the proper techniques. It...
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Roberts Mountain Spectacular
Roberts Mountain, Pleasant Bay Day 5 of Hike the Highlands was all about avoiding rain and we did it. All three hikes we got in. The last hike of day – Roberts Mountain lived up to expectations &...
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West Highland Way & Trekking Poles
End of West Highland Way Recently, I had the opportunity to hike the West Highland Way in Scotland with my wife and nephew on vacation. The West Highland Way is 95 miles (152) kms and involved eight...
View ArticleSpring Hiking with Poles
A great month of April has brought spring hiking to the Cape Breton Highlands earlier than expected. Spring hiking has its adventures – flowing streams, bridges out, windfalls, moose, wet trails and...
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