By Laurie Sarkadi “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” A friend has this aphorism on a plaque with a drawing of a hiker in a forest, and metaphors aside, I hate it. Where I live, in an off-grid house perched on a slab of … Read more
By Richard Edwards Recently, someone in our hiking group wondered, “When did our local Blue Mountains Club start?” Someone else suggested that I may know the answer. Having been involved with the Club since the 90s, I know bits of history but not the whole picture. The question was intriguing, and so did some sleuthing. … Read more
By: Bob Crossan In April 1962, I participated in an exploratory Niagara Escarpment hike that would etch itself into my memory forever and was instrumental in the creation of the Bruce Trail, which is now Canada’s longest marked footpath. The Toronto Telegram newspaper played a crucial role in sponsoring the hike. The initiative was aimed at … Read more