3 Peaks Challenge Gaining in Popularity


May 13, 2011

The Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge has five teams registered to date with ten more spots open.  Registration recently opened and is well ahead of last year’s pace.  The event is expected to be sold out in its 2nd year.
The 3 Peaks Challenge event will be held on Saturday, July 16th, involves hiking 3 mountains [...]


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3 Peaks Challenge – A Unique Experience


July 21, 2010

A new hiking event took place recently – the Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge. This challenge required teams of 4 members to hike 3 mountains in 12 hrs which also included 2.5 hrs driving time as well.  The 3 Peaks were Franey, Sugar Loaf and Acadien.

The 3 Peaks Challenge began at 7:00 am. at [...]


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Categories: Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Hike the Highlands Festival, Hiking, Trekking Poles