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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Art of Snowshoeing in Canada’s Snowshoe Capital!!
 Haliburton
Highlands……………January, 2008. The
headline in the Haliburton Highlands Winter Guide on Snow Shoeing reads
“No Snow too Deep”, and that is certainly true for this winter
season—as the snow in Haliburton has surpassed last years total
fall.
The innovative Haliburton Highlands Trails and Tours Network has designated
a number of their hiking trails as official snow shoeing trails for the
2008 winter season. Nine specific trails incorporating more than 75 km.
have been designated for snowshoeing, creating one of the most extensive
snowshoeing choices in the Province of Ontario. Trails vary from a rating
of easy to moderate to challenging. Locations include areas close to Carnarvon,
Oxtongue Lake, Halls Lake, Kennisis Lake, Frosts Centre near Dorset, Village
of Haliburton, Snowden Park between Kinmount and Haliburton Village, and
the Wigamog-Pinestone Resort Trail. The shortest is a 750 meter trail
in Haliburton Village at Glebe Park, and the longest is up to 10 km depending
on the number of loops completed. Time can vary depending on the fitness
level of individuals the elevations, and rest times. The Algonquin Highlands
Ridge Trails suggests allowing between 5 and 8 hours. Snowshoe trails
are also available at Sir Sam’s Ski & Snowboard Area in Eagle
Lake.
Amy Brohm, Tourism Coordinator for Haliburton County says, “The
Highlands Trails and Tours Network has taken our extensive hiking trail
system, and selected a number of trails for the primary use of snowshoe
enthusiasts. Our requests for snowshoeing locations have increased over
the past year, and are continuing to increase in 2008.”
Wildlife Viewing, Animal tracks, Vistas are Natural Works of
Art
Snowshoeing is a relatively silent sport as one moves through wilderness
areas “the natural works of art will appear for the watchful eye.”
adds Brohm.
With the increasing popularity of snowshoeing it is important to designate
the snowshoe trails as many snow shoers were using cross country ski trails
that had been track set.
Brohm adds, “We are now offering 1 and 3 day packages that include
snowshoeing as well as a chance to experience other winter activities.
We want people to really experience winter. Humans don’t hibernate!”
Areas of the Haliburton Highlands are magnets for deep snow right into
the spring as the higher elevations in the Highlands keep the snow longer.
Several Haliburton accommodation properties are offering snowshoeing
experiences with on-site trails and snowshoe rentals and can be viewed
by going to the Haliburton County Website or calling http://www.haliburtonholidays.com/Winter
The Haliburton Highlands Winter Guide is published by Osprey Media and
is available by contacting Haliburton Highlands Tourism Information Centre
at (705) 286-1777 or Toll Free: 1-800-461-7677 or by stopping in at the
Tourism Information Centre just South of Minden on Highway 35.
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Editors & News Directors: Media working on travel
related stories are invited to contact Amy Brohm, Tourism Marketing Co-ordinator
to arrange for a “Haliburton Winter Experience” at (705) 286-1777
or Toll Free: 1-800-461-7677 or abrohm@county.haliburton.on.ca
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