Day 8 – The Classics
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Great Start to Hiking Festival – Day 1 & 2
The 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival got off to a great start with an evening hike at Jack Pine and opening ceremonies on Day 1; There were three hikes on Day 2 that attracted over 100 hiker. Hikes included a sunrise hike...Read more
Breaking in New Hiking Boots
It happened, the part I dread the most, my hiking boots were wearing out. My old ones had served me well but the tread was wearing down and I was feeling rocks. Threads were going in key spots and one side of my boot was breaking away from the rubber. I order my new boots […]Read more
Franey Hiking Trail Has Changed
You will notice driving up to Franey Trailhead in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, things have changed. The road is wider, the parking lot has expanded. The Trailhead has been open and cleaned up. And there is more on Franey hiking trail : a) 1st hill – As you begin the hike you will...Read more
When you Believe, A Challenge is Attainable
Eighteen teams believed and took the challenge on – hiking three mountains in one day at the Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge, July 16th. They all made it in safely and the organizers, Hike the Highlands Festival Society, are extremely proud of their accomplishments. Thanks to all...Read more
Amazing Day of Hiking
It was our first sunny weekend in weeks or maybe months, and all I could think of was hiking, taking off km in the 75 km hiking Challenge – Cape Breton Highlands National Park and geocaching. I was getting the car packed when I heard a loon call out loud a yodle in front of my […]Read more
Hiking Franey in early May
Spring hiking means wet conditions, streams and brooks to cross, and using your trekking poles and wearing your gaiters. But don’t forget about snow...Franey is one of your classic hikes in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park – incredible views on top and a nice aerobic workout. It...Read more
Day 2 – White Point & Franey
The hiking gods were with us today and all three outdoor events took place on day 2 of 2010 Hike the Highlands Festival, despite a weather forecast that included rain & showers…. The nature & landscape photography workshop orginially scheduled for White Point moved to Black...Read more
A Challenging Experience – Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks
The 1st Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge took place July 17 with 10 teams participating. Pattern a bit after the UK 3 peaks Challenge, hikers were challenged to hike Franey, Sugar Loaf and Acadien mountains in 12 hours or less which also included 2.5 hrs driving to the mountains. Each...Read more
2010 Cape Breton’s 3 Peaks Challenge coming up – July 17
Ten teams have registered to date for the 1st Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge on July 17th. The event has generated alot of interested by hikers as well the media community includng CBC and Canadian Geographic Magazine. The Cape Breton 3 Peaks Challenge is all about hiking Franey, Sugar...Read more