40th Annual Hike Ontario Summit

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To all Friends of the Trail,

On behalf of Hike Ontario, the Guelph Hiking Trail Club invites you to take part in the 40th Annual Hike Ontario Summit. Join us on the banks of the Speed River for our kick-off Friday pub night, a dynamic Saturday program, and a Sunday of great hikes on our beautiful trails. Take this opportunity to learn about new hiking initiatives, check out the latest equipment, participate in stimulating workshops, share experiences with hikers from different Ontario clubs, and celebrate HO’s 40th birthday!

Mark your calendars! See you in Guelph on Oct 31 – Nov 2!

Dave Culham, President
Guelph Hiking Trail Club
www.guelphhiking.com

DETAILS:

Hike on Speed!
2014 Hike Ontario 40th Annual Summit
October 31 to November 2
Guelph, Ontario

Friday: Free kick-off Pub Night

Saturday: A day of presentations & workshop, culminating with a 40th anniversary dinner and musical entertainment by Guelph’s own Katherine Wheatley

The Waterfront Trail
Grand River Trails: The Grand River Conservation Authority shows how trails help celebrate its river systems
A virtual hike across the province – highlights from individual hiking clubs (back by popular demand)
9 breakout sessions including:
Nature photography hikes (bring your camera for an interactive session)
Maps and guidebooks: do we publish online – yes? or no?
Kid’s Hikes: running and growing a program
An update the Kissing Bridge Trail: extending it from Guelph all the way to Goderich
The Mood Walks initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association in partnership with Hike Ontario
Participation in Nordic walking
Seeing the latest and most innovative in hiking gear

Sunday: GHTC offers a choice of 5 free guided hikes to showcase beautiful local trails

For more information and registration visit the website of the Guelph Hiking Trail Club.

Come celebrate hiking, and Hike Ontario’s 40th anniversary!