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Hike Nova Scotia E-News October 2013
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 Hike Leader Training: Leadership Level 1 Nov. 9-10
This introduction to Outdoor Leadership (Hiking) will be held on November 9-10, at the JP Gammon Recreation centre in Scotsburn, NS. The course is two days in length and will provide successful candidates with national certification in Leadership Level 1 (Hiking). It is offered through the Outdoor Council of Canada in partnership with Hike Nova Scotia. For further information regarding LL1 certification, please see www.outdoorcouncil.ca.
The logistics of this weekend course are as follows:
- Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 9-10): 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Gammon Recreation Centre - Scotsburn, NS
- Cost: $145 (includes all course materials, two instructors, a one year membership to the Outdoor Council of Canada and to Hike NS)
If accommodations are required please let us know and we can help with these arrangements. We will be approximately 10 km from the town of Pictou where there are several types of reasonable accommodation available. Participants will be responsible for their own food and must come prepared for outdoor activity.
To register or for more information, contact Shauna Heighton novascotia@outdoorcouncil.ca.
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New Membership Benefit: Take It Outside
Take It Outside is an independent, locally owned outdoor specialty retailer with locations in Truro (Inglis Place) and Dartmouth (Dartmouth Crossing). Hike NS members, when you show your membership card, receive a 10% discount. Learn more about Take It Outside or contact them at info@takeitoutsideinc.ca.
Find a full list of benefits Hike NS paid members receive here.
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Hike the Highlands Success on 10th Anniversary
 According to the last Hike the Highlands Festival enews, the event - which was the 10th Anniversary - was a resounding success. Here are some snippets from the September 25, 32013 enews following the Festival:
The festival had 1,100 hikers on 29 hikes and they walked a total of 6,740.2kms. That is from Ingonish to the border of the Yukon Territory (6,692) or just beyond Victoria BC (6,611)
Close to 70% hikers were from off-island and 30% plus from Cape Breton Island. Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta were the top 3 provinces in Canada with hikers also from BC, PEI, NWT and NL. US hikers came from Alaska, N H, NC, Virgina, Arizona states.
View photos from the hikes at www.hikethehighlands.com. Next year's dates are Sept. 12-21, 2014.
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Hike NS Fall Guided Hike Series Continues
 Hike Nova Scotia and eight host organizations across the province partnered up to offer the 2013 Fall Guided Hike series in September and October. The hikes continue into October. Hikes are led by local folks and participants qualify to win "trail prizes." This year, many of the hikes have a Youth & Family theme, with some featuring special activities for children and youth. Hike NS thanks its partners for organizing the hikes on the ground and to Backroad Mapbooks for its donations. Check out the list of events here: www.hikenovascotia.ca.
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Young Hiker Challenge
Calling all young hikers (and wannabe hikers)! Hike Nova Scotia challenges children and youth to get out on the trails. Keep track of the distances you hike and you could earn the Hiker Distance Award Badge! Tally these kilometres within one year: ages 5 to 8: 15 km; ages 9 to 14: 30 km; ages 15 to adult: 45 km. No pre-registration is necessary for the Young Hiker Challenge, simply start hiking and keep track of how far you go! Use our special Youth Logbook to record your hikes. Youth that earn a patch by March 1, 2014 qualify for a prize draw for a $100 gift card. Hike NS thanks the IWK Community Grants and MEC for their support. Learn more here.
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Upcoming Events
- Sixth Annual "Ladies Only" Trail Building Weekend, Pictou County: Oct.26-27
- Red Cross Wilderness Remote First Aid Courses, Lower Sackville: Nov. 15-17 & Dec. 6-8
- Wilderness Remote First Responder Course, Lower Sackville: Nov. 4-11
- Survival Course, Lower Sackville: Nov. 22-24
- Kenomee Canyon Trail Hike with the Cobequid Eco-Trails Society, Economy: Oct. 19
Learn about more hike events here.
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Quick Hiking/Trail News Hits
- Cole Harbour Heritage Park review added read
- Victoria Park Management Plan - Public Consultation Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00pm read
- Want to get involved in trail building? Email vanda@novascotiatrails.com to be added to the volunteer trail builder email list
- The reward at the end of the Cape Split's trail read
- Tips for getting outside this fall from Hike NS view
- We now have a form where you can submit trails (Moosebait) read
Check out Hike Nova Scotia's online events listing here.
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Featured Trail: International Appalachian Trail
Trail Name: International Appalachian Trail
Location: From Caribou (Pictou County) to North Sydney
Description: "The Sentier International des Appalaches-International Appalachian Trail (SIA-IAT) is a 3,000 km trans-national mountain walking trail route stretching from Mount Katahdin, Maine, through New Brunswick to the Gasp� region of Qu�bec, then to Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and the west coast of the Island of Newfoundland and Labrador... In Nova Scotia, the IAT route connects with the province of Prince Edward Island via the ferry terminal in Caribou (near Pictou); and with the province of Newfoundland and Labrador via the ferry terminal in North Sydney. The NS IAT trail route is 465 km in length and links coastal environments, wilderness protected areas and significant cultural heritage sites. It connects scenic, historic and recreational areas in many communities and provides an exciting Appalachian hiking experience ... up close and personal."
Map: Find a map and directions here.
Find our Featured Trails listed on the Hike NS Blog.
If you have a featured trail you'd like to share, please send it along to info@hikenovascotia.ca. Please include the following: 1) Trail Name; 2) Location; 3) Brief description of no more than 250 words; 4) Website address where a map and more details can be viewed; and 5) Your full name.
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