Posted by Hike NS on 15 December 2011 | 1 Comments

Tags: Snowshoe, outdoors

Hiking & Snowshoeing Summit 2012

Saturday, January 28

Hike Nova Scotia invites individuals and groups with an interest in hiking, walking and snowshoeing to

the first of an annual Nova Scotia Hiking & Snowshoeing Summit. This one-day event will take place

on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site in Maitland

Bridge. The Summit is a celebration of Nova Scotia's hiking culture, which includes sharing best

practices, stories and networking opportunities. It will help us grow a hiking, walking and snowshoeing

culture in the province. The Summit is part of Take The Roof Off Winter.

Agenda

Taking place at Keji’s Visitor Reception Centre from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, here are a few highlights for

the day’s agenda. Once registered, a more detailed agenda and other specifics will be sent to you

outlining the over 15 presenters.

• Keynote by Michael Haynes, author of four guidebooks including Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia and

spoke regularly on CBC radio for 15 years on hiking and the outdoors: The state of hiking trails in

Nova Scotia and vision for the future

• Rhonda Kelly, Executive Director, CREDA Cape Chignecto Provincial Park: Creating partnerships

and growing the hiking adventure markets

• Garnet MacLauglin, of Cobequid Trail Consulting: Mobilizing community, school and youth around

trail development

• Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada: Hiking adventures and expansion

• Stories from the Trail: Join us as we showcase 8 hiking presentations in rapid fire that will leave

you wanting more

• Panel of government representatives from Economic and Rural Development and Tourism,

Environment, Natural Resources and Health and Wellness on hiking and trail issues in NS

• Long distance hiking opportunities in the province and more…

A guided snowshoe hike will happen the following morning, Sunday, January 29 in the park at 10 am.

Register Now!

We have limited space for this event, so please register early to secure your spot and ensure that you

can attend. Registration is $10 for Hike NS members and $15 for non-members and includes lunch

and snacks. Register online here: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22E24X899ME. The

deadline for registration is January 25, 2012.