As the new year begins, I not only look ahead but glance back and see many things.
Looking back, I see significant information delivered by knowledgeable and passionate speakers at our recent Summit to Remember:
- Terri LeRoux presented eloquently on the need to get our youth actively engaged in the outdoors
- Holly Nadalin gave us many great reasons and ways to use trails to support Environmental Stewardship
- Patrick Connor gave information on the economic values for health costs that walking and hiking trails provide.
- Allen McPherson gave us an effective model to involve the public in trail creation and maintenance during his enthusiastic presentation.
- The Friends of the Trail from Quinte West made us feel welcome with their hospitality and excited by their new trail creation activities.
Opportunities and Potential:
As I look forward, I catch a glimpse ofconsiderable opportunities for Hike Ontario to fulfill its Mission Statement to encourage hiking, walking and trail development in Ontario. We see tremendous potential to achieve our vision as the province’s most valuable support resource for hiking and walking groups and pedestrian trail users with a new Grant Policy, a new position statement on The Use of Trails and Programs such as Young Hiker, Safe Hiker, Best Practices to Increase Trail Usage by Hikers and Walkers, and Hike Leader Certification.
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