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Hiking News - August 2007
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Friday, 31 August 2007
With a total of 780 miles and 18 state forest hiking trails behind them, two Pennsylvania residents have earned recognition from a statewide hiking organization and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Bureau of Forestry.Jeffrey C. Brethauer of Lancaster and John C. Monn of Carlisle, Cumberland County, are the recipients of the State Forest Trails Award.
DCNR and the Keystone Trails Association unveiled the award, earned by hiking all 780 miles of the 18 state forest hiking trails, four years ago. The hikers will be honored at the association's annual fall meeting on Sept. 29, at Blue Knob Ski Resort, Claysburg, Blair County.
"DCNR teamed up with the trails association to recognize individual hiking achievements while, at the same time, drawing attention to the vast wealth of hiking opportunities offered in this state," said DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis. "These award-winners blazed paths that are sure to be followed by others."
Brethauer and Monn will each receive a certificate, patch and ceremonial wooden walking stick at the KTA's annual meeting.
Regardless of completion time, the award recognizes anyone hiking all of Pennsylvania's 18 state forest hiking trails, totaling 780 miles. There is no requirement on sequence, direction, speed or length of time to complete the system.
Read the full news release on PR Newswire.
Thursday, 30 August 2007
It’s not too late this year to visit the spectacular Glacier National Park in Montana.Though some park facilities begin shutting down in September, it’s an excellent month to experience a less-crowded park and the colorful early autumn scenery, the National Park Service says on it s Glacier website (www.nps.gov/glac). Also, the park service reports that park roads and services have not been affected by this summer’s Montana wildfires.
St. Mary Lodge and Resort on Going-to-the-Sun Road at the park’s eastern entrance is an excellent home base from which to experience Glacier’s majestic mountains and sweeping valleys. In September, the resort is offering discount packages and several unique ways to experience the park:
- Hiker’s special – one night and two box lunches for hiking ($155).
- Geocaching – two nights with everything needed for the new adventure hiking game: a hand-held global positioning system (GPS), box lunches, disposable digital camera, and backpacks ($425 based on double occupancy).
- Bed and Breakfast special – one night and a $25 breakfast voucher ($190).
- Romance in the Rockies – couples get one night in a suite with fireplace and hot tub, bottle of St. Mary’s signature Merlot wine, two complimentary signature wine glasses and a dessert tray ($300).
- Huckleberry Hideaway – a night to yourself in the secluded Sun Cabin, which offers great view of the park, along with any two huckleberry drinks or desserts ($250).
Source:
http://hospitality-1st.com
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
The Mountain Club of South Africa (Cape Town Section) hereby issues notice to all mountaineers, hikers and tourists that there have been a number of attacks on hikers and tourists on Table Mountain over the last few years and particularly over the last months. Some attacks have been violent.
Despite attempts by the
Table Mountain National Park Authorities to address the problem, regular attacks still occur. The Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA) was founded in 1891 and is affiliated to the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation, the Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA).This crime warning will be placed on the MCSA’s website and will be forwarded to the UIAA. The crime warning will also be provided to all visiting hikers and tourists that approach the MCSA for advice. Various appropriate safety precautions are provided on http://3poles.co.za. It should be noted however that walking in larger groups, while recommended, is not entirely risk-free.
The MCSA and individual members of the MCSA have engaged with the management of the Table Mountain National Park and with the Table Mountain Safety Action Group (TMSAG) in an effort to find solutions to thiscrime problem. The MCSA will continue to do this.
However, ultimately the State is responsible for the safety of its citizens and visitors to South Africa. Therefore the MCSA urges the Table Mountain National Park and its government partners such as the South African Police Services and the City of Cape Town to take all the appropriate steps necessary to reduce the number of attacks on Table Mountain and to ensure that the criminals are arrested and prosecuted.
In June 2004, the Cape Floristic Region (CFR), which includes the Table Mountain National Park, was declared to be of universal significance to humanity and was inscribed as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, in terms of the World Heritage Convention. The credibility of World Heritage Sites stems from countries’ regular reporting to the World Heritage Committee. The State Party is required to report on the degree to which the property is threatened by particular problems and risks. If a country is not fulfilling its obligations under the Convention, it risks having its properties deleted from the World Heritage List.
The South African Government therefore also has an international obligation to reduce the risk of crime within the Table Mountain National Park. In the meantime it is recommended that all hikers and visitors to Table Mountain should reduce the risks by taking the appropriate safety precautions.
Issued by:
The Mountain Club of South Africa
(Cape Town Section)
97 Hatfield Street
Cape Town
South Africa
Tel: +27 21 465 3412
Fax: +27 21 461 8456
E-mail: mcsacapetown@iafrica.com
Source:
www.uiaa.ch
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
White House officials say first lady Laura Bush will not be traveling to Australia with her husband in September due to a pinched nerve.Sally McDonough, a spokeswoman for the first lady, said she sustained the painful injury while hiking in Utah's Zion National Park in the spring of this year, ABC News reported Monday.
"The nerve is in her neck area and it is uncomfortable," McDonough said. The spokeswoman said Laura Bush is not taking any medication for the injury "that I'm aware of."
Mrs. Bush was able to accompany her husband to Africa in June, but White House doctors who have been administering her physical therapy recommended she skip the Australia visit because of the long flights to and from the country.
McDonough said the first lady phoned Australian Prime Minister John Howard's wife Sunday to express her regrets for missing the trip.
The spokeswoman said Mrs. Bush's domestic travel schedule should not be affected by the injury.
Source:
www.earthtimes.org
Friday, 24 August 2007
The Hike4ALS is a joint partnership between the ALS Society of Canada and the ALS Society of Ontario. Hike 4 ALS supports ALS research and client services for those living with ALS and their families. The Hike will be held at the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Woodbridge, Ontario on S
eptember 29, 2007. The Centre is a natural oasis located on 324 hectares of pristine woodlands along the Humber River Valley. Experience 10 KM of hiking trails from the boardwalk through the marsh to the scenic lookout points in the forest. Participants should pre-register online and is encouraged to solicit donations. To make fund raising easy, each registered participant will be able to set up a personal web page with access to online fund raising tools. Hikers will experience a wonderful day outdoors as they hike 10 km along the trails at Kortright. You can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, take pictures of the spectacular views, and have your lunch along the way. Hike and chat with your friends and family or meet new people who love the great outdoors and are interested in being active.
Participants form teams, hike with friends or family and some participate individually in this event. A growing interest in outdoor pursuits and healthy activity makes this event is perfect for everyone. Some of the participants out on the trails are outdoor enthusiasts, day hikers, part of the ALS family, and some were just wishing to support a great cause.
Take your time and leave the rush of the city behind you. This day is about being in the great outdoors, exploring the trails and raising money in support of ALS. Join us out on the trails in Fall 2007 and “hike the trail to help us prevail.”
Visit www.als.ca for more information.
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