Some Tips to Help You Plan & Prepare for Upcoming Hike the Highlands
Taking a break with Hiking Gear on Franey
With just 5 weeks away, it is time to start planning and preparing for the Hike the Highlands Festival, Sept. 9-18, 2011. Here are some tips:
1) Determine your Hikes – Review the list of hikes scheduled ie. trail description, photos & map. Determine the ones you would like to do and how many days you would be staying. Registration is a 2 step process. First register for your hikes online and second – determine pass, then pay on-line.
2) Book your Accommodations – Once you have determine the hikes you want to do and the days you are staying. now it is time to book your accommodations. An accommodation list is provided on each of the communities..Check out their websites and tripadvisor reviews to help you with your decision-making. Please note September is a busy time around the Cabot Trail.
3) Develop & Prepare your Equipment List – Daypack, poles, hiking boots, water bottle(s), hat, sun glasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, extra hiking socks, jacket, rain gear, extra layers, extra hiking shorts/pants, digital camera with extra cards & batteries
4) Start Hiking or Continue – is important to be in shape for this festival…If you haven’t started hiking yet, please do so ..starting with a short hikes -2-4 kms, then work you way up to 5-8km and then a long hike 10-15 km. You have time to get in shape. Build up your hiking kms each week . Hikers at the Festival have options to hike 1-2 hikes a day or one longer hike.
Hope these tips have been helpful in planning and preparing for the upcoming Hike the Highlands Festival.