by Paul Shaw, KTA Board of Directors, Vice President
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TREKS & TRAILS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES 2016 HIKING SCHEDULE
Will Donate $200 to KTA for KTA Participants
Treks & Trails International is offering 8 hiking trips to exciting foreign destinations in 2016, including new trips to the Pembrokeshire Coast of Wales and the Kerry Way in Ireland. Treks & Trails is again donating $200 to KTA for each KTA member participating in a trip.
For detailed information, visit www.treksandtrailsinternational.com or contact Paul Shaw at 717-215-8339 or pshaw@ptd.net.
New! June 11-22: Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Wales
Moderate-strenuous; 70 miles; $2695.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path twists and turns its way through the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Britain. Our hikes lead to rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves, wide-open beaches, and winding estuaries. Charming coastal villages and towns offer welcome breaks and accommodations. We will include a visit to the beautiful St. David’s Cathedral.
June 23–July 5: England and Wales, Offa’s Dyke North
Strenuous; 96 miles; $2695.
The border between England and Wales is among the most beautiful areas in Britain. Join us as we hike the 96-mile north section of Offa’s Dyke from Prestatyn on the Irish Sea to Knighton, passing through the Shropshire and Clwydian Hills and a pastoral landscape dotted with quaint villages and small towns. Along the way, we will visit the impressive Powis Castle, surrounded by gorgeous gardens, and the ethereal ruins of Dinas Bran Castle, perched high above the town of Llangollen.
Airfare Included! July 8-17: East Coast Trail, Newfoundland, Canada
This spectacular trail passes through open headlands, thick boreal forests, and quaint fishing villages, skirting several lighthouses and an array of towering sea stacks and waterfalls. Each bend in the trail promises an outstanding ocean vista where humpback whales are frequently seen. A Zodiac raft whale watch and sea bird tour are included, along with round-trip airfare from Harrisburg International Airport!
July 11-21: Dingle Way, Ireland
Moderate; 91 miles; $2695.
National Geographic Traveler magazine once described Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula of Ireland as “the most beautiful place on Earth.” Join us on a memorable hiking adventure on the Dingle Way, a spectacular route along Ireland’s wild west coast. We will hike 91 miles following a combination of country lanes and pastoral trails through the gorgeous Irish countryside with an amazing diversity of landscapes.
August 9-19: Day-Hiking the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is among the most unique hiking destinations in the world. From Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, we will venture to the volcanic Westman Islands, the enormous Vatnajökull Glacier, Skaftafell National Park with its spectacular waterfalls, and points in between. Trails wind through other-worldly landscapes, leading to geysers, lava fields, boiling springs, and steamy fumaroles, as well as thundering waterfalls, dwarf forests, and icebergs.
New! August 15-27: Kerry Way, Ireland
Strenuous; 129 miles; $2695.
The Kerry Way is Ireland’s longest and most diverse walking path. Located on the Iveragh Peninsula, this region is renowned for its wild beauty, history, and lure. Jaw-dropping coastal scenery, emerald pastures, medieval ruins, villages, and lakes exemplify this trail and some of the best scenery Ireland offers. Beginning in Killarney, our 11-day trek will take us through Ireland’s highest peaks and quaint coastal villages.
September 12-24: West Highland Way, Scotland
Moderate-strenuous; 97 miles; $2995.
The West Highland Way passes through the beautiful Scottish Highlands, starting near Glasgow, winding past the renowned Loch Lomond and Britain’s highest mountain (Ben Nevis) before arriving at Fort William for a stunning rail trip back to Glasgow.
October 31–November 10: Day of the Dead Festival and Pueblos Mancomunados, Oaxaca, Mexico
Moderate-strenuous; 48 miles; $1795.
This trip combines the color and spectacle of the renowned Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) Festival in Oaxaca City with the exhilaration of hiking from village to village in the beautiful Sierra Norte Mountains, homeland of the Zapotec people. The pueblos (villages) encompass a different, slower-paced world where local people live in harmony with nature, much as they have for centuries.