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Hike NS Enews: January 2017
Learn about 50 plus snowshoe/hiking events as well as where to find snowshoes, another Field Leader-Hiking Winter course and how you can influence the NS budget with hiking in mind.
Guided Snowshoe Hike Series

Hike Nova Scotia and 33 host organizations across the province are offering the 2017 Winter Guided Snowshoe Hike Series from January to March. There are over 50 hikes led by local folks and participants qualify to win "trail prizes." Hike NS thanks its partners for organizing the hikes on the ground as well as NS Trails and the NS Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage for their support.
Where to Find Snowshoes in NS?

Hike NS has compiled a list of Where to Borrow, Rent or Buy Snowshoes. So if you're curious and want to borrow or rent before you buy snowshoes, or if you simply want to give it a try, check out the guide.
 
NS Budget Consultations: Hiking Wish List

The Nova Scotia government is asking for Nova Scotians' input on the 2017-18 budget. Find more information in the news release  and on the Budget page . The deadline to provide feedback is January 16, 2017.  Consider making a submission yourself about the value of hiking and trails. Click here to view some things Hike NS cares about.
Combined Field Leader - Hike & Winter Course

There will be an Outdoor Council of Canada combined Hike and Winter Field Leader course hosted by Chester Recreation at Forest Heights Community School in Chester Basin NS. This course combines two certifications over 2.5 days from Friday, February 10 to Sunday February 11. Learn more and register here.
Upcoming Events
  • Hike NS Winter Guided Snowshoe Hike Series, province-wide: Jan. 12-Mar. 19
  • Banff Mountain Film Festival with The Trail Shop, Halifax: Jan. 24-25 
  • Red Cross Wilderness Remote First Aid, Lakeview: Feb. 3-5
  • Storm the Mountain Challenge, Wentworth (Pugwash Ground Search & Rescue): Feb. 4
  • Field Leader - Hiking & Winter Module, Chester Basin: Feb. 10-12
  • Nordic Festival, Ski Martock, Windsor: Feb. 18
  • The Big Chill Snowshoe Event, Middleton: Feb. 18
Hiking/Trail News Hits

These are some news hits from Twitter :
  • Bridge replacement to connect Barrington trails view
  • Snow kiddin'! Pictou County libraries lending snowshoes this Christmas view
  • Poll reaffirms strong public support for clearcutting crackdown view
  • Nova Scotia search and rescue teams ready to help view
  • Danger in the woods: traps set for wildlife sometimes catch pets view
  • Pictou County man teaches how to connect with nature view
  • Bad weather doesn't faze Cape Breton walkers view
  • A For Adventure Celebrates Canada 150 listen
  • Guided snowshoe hikes being held in Bible Hill view
  • Newcomers learn how to brave a Canadian winter view 
Featured Trail: Beaver Mountain Provincial Park
From www.novascotia.com   

Beaver Mountain Provincial Park located in James River, Antigonish County in the Northumberland Shore region. The park has a small picnic area with beautiful views of Antigonish and Cape Breton Island, as well as a well-marked trail system. The 6-km trail system offers everything from leisurely paved walkways to fairly challenging unpaved hills - great for cross country skiing, snow-shoeing, wildlife observation or long hikes or quiet walks in the woods.  Read the full posting here and find a map here.
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