Trails West!

Well here’s a dilemma for you, you can keep the secret of your favourite trail to yourself or, you can cash in on your knowledge by sharing your favourite spot with the world and maybe win yourself a prize.

The MP for Skeena Bulkley Valley, Nathan Cullen is partnering with local tourism associations, municipalities and community organizations to share the word on the favourite hiking trails of the northwest.

The Daily News had the details in its Monday edition.

TRAIL CONTEST LOOKS FOR THE BEST OF NORTHWEST
The Daily News
Monday, July 17, 2006
Page One

If people believe Prince Rupert has some of the Northwest’s best hiking trails, now is the time to speak.

Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is working with tourism associations, municipalities and community organizations to host a contest for the people’s favourite local hiking trails.

Cullen says that the Northwest B. C. has some of the very best hiking trails and he wants to know who agrees with him.

“Nominations will be accepted throughout July,” said Cullen.

Partner groups will make contributions to a cash prize that will be awarded to caretakers of the overall winning trail after the August voting.

The 2006 winner, along with nominees, will be highlighted in a 2007 printed passport document.

“We believe that highlighting local trails will provide another product that can be used to market the Northwest of B. C. as the best place to visit or live,” Cullen said.

“We all know how wonderful Northwest B. C. is; now we can offer information about another way to experience it.”

Voting will take place online, from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, 2006, and people can check Cullen’s website – www.nathancullen.ca – for updates. The winner will be announced the first week of September.

In Prince Rupert, anyone who would like to nominate a trail can contact Erika Rolston at 622-2413.