In This Issue: Thank You and Happy New Year to All Limited Supply: 2009 PAHikes Calendars YakTrax Gear Review The 11th Edition of the Mid State Trail Guide Hiking on the Web - Ziggy Trek's Adventure HQ Deal of the Month - YakTrax Boot Cleats Thank You and Happy New Year to All I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone that subscribes to and reads the "Go Take A Hike" newsletter. I enjoy hiking and the outdoors and I am very happy that I can share my experiences with all of you through this newsletter. With this year coming to an end I fondly look back at the hikes I have done this past year. I also look forward with anticipation of the new trails I'll get to explore in the upcoming year. Thanks again for allowing me to share my hiking experiences with you, and Happy New Year to all. Limited Supply: 2009 PAHikes Calendars Hurry and get your 2009 PAHikes Calendar before supplies run out. The 2009 PAHikes Calendar highlights various sections of the trails in central Pennsylvania and around the state. Each month depicts a hike on some of the various trails found in the Keystone State. View scenes from the Mid State Trail, Loyalsock Trail, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Standing Stone Trail, Old Loggers Path, and many others. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that the trails of Pennsylvania have to offer, even on those days you can’t be there in person. [2009 PAHIKES CALENDARS AT THE HIKING SPOT] YakTrax Gear Review YakTrax are traction devices that you wear on your feet. The YakTrax come in two varieties: everyday "Walker" and high-perfomance "Pro". Both YakTrax compliment existing footwear by slipping on over your shoes, and they come in a variety of sizes. The YakTrax "Walker" is the original version of YakTrax and is ideal for anyone who is looking for greater stability and traction on ice and snow. The YakTrax "Walker" can be used for walking to and from work, school or anytime you need to venture outside during wintry, icy conditions. The YakTrax "Pro" is identical in design and use as the "Walker" but is geared more for the outdoor enthusiast. The "Pro" is ideal for hikers, runners, hunters, or anyone that spends a large amount of time outdoors during wintry conditions. [READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW AT PAHIKES.COM] The 11th Edition of the Mid State Trail Guide The Mid State Trail Association has just published the 11th edition of the Mid State Trail Guide. This latest edition details the entire Mid State Trail from Maryland to New York. The new table format gives details and distances for both north bound and south bound hikers. Along with the new trail guide, the MSTA has also released their latest version of the Mid State Trail Map and Guide Set. This Map & Guide Set includes the 11th edition guide book, along with maps of the trail from the Maryland border to Blackwell, PA. Two of the maps included in this set, covering the trail from Waterstreet to Blackwell, are the new full color, water proof maps. After being unavailable for over a year, these map and guide sets are now ready for the 2009 hiking season. [MID STATE TRAIL MAP & GUIDE SET AT HIKE-MST.ORG] Hiking on the Web - Ziggy Trek's Adventure HQ This personal website is a wealth of hiking information. You wont' find a lot of details on hiking trails or trip reports. But what you will find is a lot of good advice on hiking and ways to reconnect with nature. This site is definitely worth a visit and, more importantly, worth sharing with others that need a little encouragement to "Go Take a Hike". [VISIT ZIGGY TREK'S ADVENTURE HQ] Deal of the Month - YakTrax Boot Cleats For great traction on snow and icy surfaces, look no further than YakTrax. The YakTrax boot cleats come in two formats: "Walker" and "Pro". Both provide stability and traction during wintry conditions and icy surfaces, with the "Pro" format more in line for outdoor enthusiasts. For the Deal of the Month, you can get an additional 20% off the already low price on both the YakTrax "Walker" or "Pro". Just use coupon code YAKTRAX09 during checkout to receive the additional 20% savings. Coupon and offer expires 1/31/2009. Only one coupon/coupon code per order. Some coupons can only be used once. Other restrictions may apply. This exclusive Deal of the Month offer is only valid for "Go Take A Hike" e-Newsletter subscribers. [YAKTRAX AT THE HIKING SPOT]     www.pahikes.com www.thehikingspot.com The Hiking Spot 153 Long St. Spring Mills, PA 16875 (814) 321-8649 webmaster@pahikes.com Click on the link below to unsubscribe