We started with a simple idea, to develop a network of trails through the local mountains and connect Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Seabird Island First Nation.
Why? The experience of hiking, we believe, leads to physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. We also we recognized that a greater appreciation of our natural world would be another important offshoot. Finally there was this sense that a physical pathway connection would strengthen these three distinct communities.
We realized pretty quickly that this simple idea wasn't so simple and that it can only be accomplished with the collaboration, cooperation and guidance of a diverse group including First Nations, many levels of government, Agriculture Canada and logging interests. So far, everyone has been very supportive.
Perhaps a larger task than anticipated but hiking requires that you take everything one step at a time as well. That is something we are quite use to.
Bear mountain is located straight north of the Agassiz - Rosedale bridge over the Fraser River. Shown to the right in the picture below.
No comments:
Post a Comment