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Hiking News - April 2008

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Family Murder Mystery Weekend by Destinations West

Wednesday, 30 April 2008

Winter Park, Colorado - Destinations West announced the first of its kind family murder mystery weekend starting August 29. The story line is based on a follow up celebration from the biggest card tournament this side of the Mississippi. Geared towards families and children, this event will be THE Summer Activity in the mountains.

Join the staff of Destinations West on Friday, August 29 for a casual grill dinner at The Fraser Visitor’s Center where everyone will receive their role for the Murder and we’ll review the itinerary for the weekend. The production will run twice - Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 from 12-4pm. Located on the Colorado River below the dam on Shadow Mountain Reservoir in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, the Double AA Barn is ensconced in Grand County history. Some costume pieces will be provided, but anything goes and it’s highly recommended that you come in character!

“This will allow plenty of time to enjoy everything Grand County has to offer both with our assistance and on your own time," says DiAnn Butler, owner of Destinations West. “Where else can you take a step back in time to enjoy where Western heritage lives, yet still have hiking, biking, camping, sailing, golfing, and hours of resort activities within minutes of each other? It’s a spectacular opportunity.”

The cost is based on a two-bedroom vacation home and double occupancy at $499 per adult and $150 per child for a three-night stay. Children who are three years old and below are FREE! View this event’s website for more information: www.mtnlodging.com

About Destinations West
In 1990, Denis and DiAnn Butler purchased Destinations West which included a collection of 35 new, privately owned condominiums, town homes, and vacation homes. Today, the company has nearly 100 privately owned homes in its collection located in Winter Park, Grand Elk, and Grand Lake. Combining backgrounds in marketing, hospitality, construction ,and maintenance, Denis and DiAnn’s philosophy has always been guided by visionary thinking on the cutting edge of the ever changing travel industry.

2008 Hiking Season Opens in Schladming-Rohrmoos

Friday, 25 April 2008

The 2008 hiking season in Schladming-Rohrmoos, Austria will start for the third time with a bang. Various events will be held to start the season. Some of these include:

Thursday, 19 June 2008 (Get-together at the "Landalm" in Untertal)

• Walk through the Talbachklamm – guides will show the hidden beauties.
• Hiking & tour advice - Mountain & hiki ng guides will give advice and open doors to the hidden beauties of the area around Schladming. They will give tips on mountain tours and summit experiences.
• Slide show "Diavision" by Herbert Raffalt, official hiking opening. A welcome drink will be prepared.
• Walking fair with Salewa - get tips over the newest equipment.

Friday, 20 June 2008 (Day of adventure at Dachstein)

• Dizzying height at the “Skywalk” and a fascinating world in the crystal dome! Ice, light, mystic sounds and the stars await you!
• Summit Adventure "Dachstein" - guided mountain hike to the "Hohen Dachstein"
• Guided walking tour to the Seethalerhütte
• Guided walking tour at the Dachstein glacier from mountain station to the "Guttenberghaus”

Saturday, 21 June 2008 (Alp festival with folk music at the Hochwurzen)
Before we start the festival with folk music, we offer three different walking tours:

• Guided walking tour to Naturlehrpfad Rossfeld – an easy tour with much worth-knowing fauna and flora of the mountain world and a wonderful view to the "Rossfeld".
• Guided walking tour from the cable car station of the "Ochwurzenbahn" up to the mountain "Hochwurzen" - we walk up the house mountain of Rohrmoos.
• Beautiful walking tour from middle station Hochwurzen through the wood with wonderful view from height of the mountain. Evening Solstice celebration with big fireplace with music at the "Erlebniswelt" in Rohrmoos.

Sunday, 22 June 2008 (Guided Hike to the Gollinghütte with "Weisenblasen")
Guided easy walking tour through the valley of the "STeinriesenbaches", up to the "Gollinghütte". One could enjoy the fascinating mountain country around the impressive "Hochgolling" and listen to the impressive sounds of the "Alphorn" and "Weisenbläser".

For more details on this news, please visit www.schladming-rohrmoos.com.

Trails at Mohonk Preserve Closed

Friday, 25 April 2008

The Minnewaska State Park Preserve, including Sam’s Point, will temporarily be closed until tomorrow, April 26. This is due to the fire that burned more than 3000 acres in the said park.

The Park has also requested the closure of the Mohonk Preserve, since it gives access to Minneskawa. Trails that are closed are the High Peterskill Trail from the Coxing Trailhead, Millbrook Ridge Tr ail, Coxing Trail, and Trapps Carriage Road.

To give you the most updated information about the status of these trails, call the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Office at 845-255-0752.

For more details on this news, please visit www.nynjtc.org.

Hike with Dogs at Ohio and Erie Canalway Trail

Wednesday, 23 April 2008

The Massillon Museum and the Massillon Parks and Recreation Department encourage dog owners to join the “The Call of the Wild Dog Hike” which will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Ohio & Erie Canalway Trail.

The event is free and open to all friendly canines. Dogs must be leashed, and owners are required to bring cleanup supplies. The walk will start at 10am at the Massillon Rec reation Center. Those who will join should park and meet at the north end of the Massillon Recreation lot at 505 Erie St. N.

Dog owners and their pets are invited to follow the Ohio & Erie Canalway Trail on top of the levee to the Lake Avenue Trailhead, where dogs will receive a little bag of "gold" treats - keeping with the Alaska Gold Rush theme.

For more information about the dog hike, contact Christa Lancaster, outreach program supervisor for Massillon Parks and Recreation Department, at (330) 832-1621.

For more details on this news, please visit www.byways.org.

Public Comment Sought on Proposed Rushmore Trail

Tuesday, 22 April 2008

The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is encouraging the public to post comments online regarding the proposed backcountry hiking trail.

The public may post comments by visiting the National Park Service’s park planning site at http://parkplanning.nps.gov. This site also includes other information such as the routes and trail plans.

Public comments will be accepted until April 30.

Meanwhile, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial is currently conducting an environmental assessment of the proposed trail as part of the initial planning process.

For more details on this news, please visit rapidcityjournal.com.

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