Hiking News - February 2007

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Rail Line to be turned into a Recreational Trail

Tuesday, 27 February 2007

Seattle, USA - A preliminary deal has been signed yesterday by King County, the Port of Seattle, and BNSF Railway executives that will turn the Renton-to-Snohomish rail line into a recreational trail.

T he 40-mile rail line, according to County Executive Ron Sims, would be a dual-use facility, allowing a possible "high-capacity passenger rail line". A biking and hiking trail will also be built at the south of the Snohomish County line.

Port of Seattle CEO Mic Dinsmore related that making the rail line, which was build more than a century ago, into a recreational trail is the right thing. However, Dinsmore says, it should be regarded as rail system first and a trail system second.

Read more about this news story at www.seattletimes.nwsource.com.

Greenways Foundation Names New Exec. Director

Friday, 23 February 2007

Greenways Foundation, a non profit foundation based in Indianapolis that aims to promote the development and use of greenways in Indiana, has named its new executive director - Carmel City Council member Ronald E. Carter.

Carter, an avid bicyclist, is a promoter of hiking and biking trails. He had promoted the Monon Greenway in Carmel, and for promoting Carmel as a bicycle-friendly city, he received an award from the Chamber of Commerce last December.

"This gives me an opportunity to follow a passion that I've had for 20 years," Carter said Tuesday. "It's a growing passion to take the story of greenways and rails-to-trails and linear parks to the entire state," Carter added.

Read more about this news story at www.indystar.com.

Macomb County Aims to Develop Outdoor Areas

Wednesday, 21 February 2007

Sterling Heights - The Macomb Planning and Economic Development Department plans to put new parks and a trail system, and improve Freedom Hill County Park over the next five years.

Recently, county offi cials have discussed about the county's open space plan from 2007-12. This spring, the Macomb Orchard Trail, a 24-mile multi-use path from Stony Creek in Shelby Township to Richmond, is set to be completed. Over the next two to three years, a 73-mile loop trail in the region is also expected to be finished.

However, trail funding is needed by the department. Previously, Macomb County has gotten $25 million in grants from the state and federal government. Officials will be working next to secure lands, particularly those around the trails.

Read more about this news story at www.detnews.com.

Hiking Tips Shared During the Winter Trails Day

Monday, 19 February 2007

Safety tips for hiking were given during the second annual Winter Trails Day at Tahoe Meadows sponsored by the US Forest Service and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.

The hiking safety tips include bri nging water during the hike and keeping in mind that knowing the hiking trails does not guarantee its safety. Greg Marsden, a member of the National Ski Patrol, says that the biggest mistake done by hikers is "when they do not return soon enough".

"The best idea is to pick a time to turn around before you go out," Marsden said. "If you're not at a certain point by a certain time, you need to rethink and turn around. You never want to time these things to get back to the car when it's already dark," he added.

A guided hike was also included in the event aside from the sharing of hiking safety tips. Around thirty people attended the Winter Trails Day at Tahoe Meadows.

Read more about this news story at www.news.rgj.com.

Hiking Down Slopes Eases Body Stress, Study Shows

Friday, 16 February 2007

Researchers have found that even while hiking with a heavy pack, trekking poles can still ease stress on muscles, knees, and ankles.

Researchers at Western Illinois University in Wacomb, Illinois and Wi llamette University in Salem, Oregon have employed 15 male hikers from a Salem hiking club. The study participants walked down on a ramp with sensors that detect impact.

Michael Bohne, an assistant professor of biomechanics at Western Illinois University, said that the trekking poles were effective to hikers with or without a pack on their backs. Moreover, the use of trekking poles lessens pressure in the ankle and knee joints. This could mean that the use of trekking poles eases pain and overuse injuries over time.

Previously, researchers found that using trekking poles while hiking on downward slopes alleviates lower body stress.

Read more about this news story at www.therecord.com.

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