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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Categories: Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Hike the Highlands Festival, Hiking, Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, dress in layers, nordic walking poles, smart wool socks

Spring Hiking Tips


May 1, 2010

With the great weather in April and hopefully in May, spring hiking is off to a great start. Here are some tips for you to enjoy while hiking in Ingonish at Cape Smokey Provincial park and Cape Breton Highlands National Park :
1)  spring hiking usually means wet trails so wear waterproof  hiking boots and take [...]


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Categories: Compass & map, Hiking, Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, daypack, dress in layers, hiking tips, nordic walking poles, smart wool socks, spring hiking