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Silent Sports for Seniors
The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust is pleased to announce a series of outdoor events at Dahl Forest for 2012, due to generous funding from the Winterfest Legacy Fund.
In partnership with AO Boatwerks, four silent sport workshops (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, cycling and trail walking) for local and visiting seniors (age 55+) will take place throughout the Winter to early Summer. The events will educate seniors on proper outdoor sports equipment and health benefits while showcasing the newly signed trails at the Dahl Forest (signage in part made possible by the Winterfest Legacy Fund.) Seniors are welcome to invite friends and family members to join them for these events.
Dahl Forest is a beautiful 500 acre protected reserve open to the public (no hunting or motorised vehicles) with relatively flat trails - perfect for seniors looking to be active in the outdoors.
Cross-country Skiing with the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
- Friday, February 3rd 9am-12pm (Duration 3 hours)
- Dahl Forest, 1307 Geeza Rd, Gelert, Haliburton County
- Dahl Forest is at the end of Geeza Rd (map).
Participants will be introduced to the basics of cross-country skiing, including maintenance and safety. Seniors with cross-country ski equipment are encouraged to take advantage of AO Boatwerk’s free on-site waxing clinic and participate in a group cross-country ski at the Dahl Forest with Joleen Thomas of the Nordic Ski Association. This event is Part One of the "Silent Sports for Seniors" Outdoor Event Series at Dahl Forest for 2012, due to generous funding from the Winterfest Legacy Fund. Contact the Land Trust for more details or to pre-register (not mandatory) at 705-454-8107 or admin@haliburtonlandtrust.ca, or visit www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca.
Snowshoeing with the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
- Saturday, February 25th 1-4pm (Duration 3 hours)
- Dahl Forest, 1307 Geeza Rd, Gelert, Haliburton County
- Dahl Forest is at the end of Geeza Rd (map).
Participants will be introduced to the basic equipment required for snow-shoeing, including maintenance and safety. There will be an opportunity to rent equipment provided by AO Boatwerks (through pre-registration) and to participate in a group snowshoe with local guide Thom Lambert. An experienced outdoorsman, Thom will be on-hand to provide walking tips, proper equipment use for a variety of outdoors winter surfaces, and pointers for beginners and intermediate snowshoers. Seniors with their own equipment are also encouraged to come discover the Dahl Forest Trails and ask questions of the experts. This event is Part Two of the “Silent Sports for Seniors” Outdoor Event Series at Dahl Forest for 2012, due to generous funding from the Winterfest Legacy Fund. Contact the Land Trust for more details or to pre-register (mandatory for $12 snowshoe rental) at 705-454-8107 or admin@haliburtonlandtrust.ca, or visit www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca.
Trail Walking with the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
- Saturday, June 16th 1-3pm (Duration 2 hours.)
- Dahl Forest, 1307 Geeza Rd, Gelert, Haliburton County
- Dahl Forest is at the end of Geeza Rd (map).
The Land Trust invites seniors to come out and participate in a trail walking clinic at the Dahl Forest with Dr. Norm Bottum of Haliburton. Healthy pace, breathing techniques, walk durations and proper footwear will be covered. This event is Part Three of the “Silent Sports for Seniors” Outdoor Event Series at Dahl Forest for 2012, due to generous funding from the Winterfest Legacy Fund. Contact the Land Trust for more details or to pre-register (not mandatory) at 705-454-8107 or admin@haliburtonlandtrust.ca, or visit www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca.
Cycling with the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
- Saturday, July 14th 9:30am-12pm (Duration 2.5 hours)
- Dahl Forest, 1307 Geeza Rd, Gelert, Haliburton County
- Dahl Forest is at the end of Geeza Rd (map).
In partnership with AO Boatwerks and the Haliburton Cycling Coalition, the Land Trust invites seniors and their cycles to come discover the Dahl Forest Trails and ask questions of the experts. AO Boatwerks will be on-hand with a basic bike maintenance clinic. There will then be the opportunity to participate in a group cycle with local guide Sean Pennylegion of the Cycling Coalition. An experienced guide and cyclist, Sean will be on-hand to provide cycling tips, proper cycling approaches for a variety of outdoor surfaces and pointers for beginners and intermediate cyclists. This event is the final part of the “Silent Sports for Seniors” Outdoor Event Series at Dahl Forest for 2012, due to generous funding from the Winterfest Legacy Fund. Contact the Land Trust for more details or to pre-register (not mandatory) at 705-454-8107 or admin@haliburtonlandtrust.ca, or visit www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca.
Last Updated: Jan 13 2012 11:59:25 am.
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