Letter to the Editor:  This is the sort of thing we could start doing for alternative recreation during winter in our county with the protection of our Long Lake and its recreational possibilities.

Take the Roof off Winter

Colchester and Pictou County Upcoming Events

Sat., Jan. 16, 2010 10 AM Snowshoe or Hike Event depending on trail conditions. 8 - 9 km, Sandy Cove Trail, (approximately 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours).  BRING lunch, water, and proper clothing, and snowshoes if you have them. If needing snowshoes call ahead to reserve. They can be supplied by the Municipality of Colchester. MEET at Gully Lake Wilderness Trail Head, Earltown - Kemptown Road. SPONSORED by Cobequid Eco-Trails Society, Municipality of Colchester, and Hike Nova Scotia. CONTACT: Norris Whiston                 902-657-3476 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sat. Jan 23, 2010 10 AM Snowshoe / Cross Country Ski Event, 5 to 6 km, Earltown Lakes and Portage Trail (approximately 2 ½ hours).  BRING water, proper clothing, and snowshoes if you have them. If needing snowshoes call ahead to reserve. They can be supplied by the Municipality of Colchester. Skis can be rented from The Truro Cross Country Ski Club. The show shoes and skis will be brought to the site for you. MEET at Sugar Moon Farm, Alex MacDonald Road, Earltown. SPONSPORED by Cobequid Eco-Trails Society, Municipality of Colchester, and Hike Nova Scotia. CONTACT Norris Whiston 902-657-3476 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  
 
Sat., Feb. 6, 2010   10:00 AM to 3:00 PM  Cross country ski event in Gully Lake Wilderness - A Parks are for People Event.  Cross-Country Skiing at Gully Lake Wilderness Area. A guided cross-country ski excursion through hardwood forest trails within the provincially-designated wilderness area located near Mount Thom. The 3,810 hectare (9,400 acre) Gully Lake Wilderness Area protects the largest remaining patch of mature forest in the Truro-Pictou area and was home to the Hermit of Gully Lake. Winter snow cover is fairly reliable.  BRING your cross country skis, lunch, water, and proper clothing. Suitable for adults
and youth 12 years or older. MEET at the Gully Lake Wilderness Trail Head on Kemptown Road, in Earltown.  Participants are responsible for their own transportation.  Car pooling will be coordinated for those interested. SPONSORED by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment-Protected Areas Branch. Pre-register by calling Oliver Maass at 902-424-2123 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   

Group size is limited.

Sun., Feb. 7, 2010, 1 - 4 PM snow shoe event on the Cape to Cape Trail from Durham to Scotsburn, 8 km (approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours) MEET at Scotsburn

Recreation Building BRING lunch, water, and proper clothing, and snowshoes.  SPONSORED by Scotsburn Recreation Association, Pictou County Trail Association, and Hike Nova Scotia. CONTACT: Fran Wyman 902-924-2910 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

A Concerned Citizen of Mount Uniacke