When I decided to issue the 200km hike challenge for the Voyageur Trail's 40th anniversary, I thought I would log or journal my experiences. Of course with the social media and current technology, this can be done online and anyone can share in the experience.
So, what is this challenge? It is to hike at least 200km on the Voyageur Trail over the year, beginning August 24th, 2013 to August 23rd, 2014. To facilitate this I am going to lead 15 to 18 hikes that are between 13 and 20km in length. These hikes will begin near Elliot Lake on August 25th, 2013 after the Coureurs de Bois 40th anniversary kickoff celebrations. Currently the plan is to hike from Elliot Lake to Sault Ste. Marie which is over 200kms but if we finish early enough we can tackle some of the hikes along Lake Superior in the summer of 2014.
To plan this, I used the Voyageur Trail guidebook to break down hikes to manageable lengths Since there are some areas with limited access points some hikes will necessarily be long and definitely be challenging. I hope to consult with trail masters in the regions as I have only hiked minimally in this area. I also want to check out any interesting features or lookouts along the way.
Look for my hike agenda in the VTA newsletter and on the website. My hikes are titled Challenge Hike#.
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