Celebrate World Trails Day - 4 June 2022
Share your love for trails on social media with #WorldTrailsDay
We invite all members to celebrate World Trails Day with friends, family and your trail communities. Together take a moment to recognize the value trails bring to our lives.
Going for a cycle? Doing a trail clean-up? Out for a hike? Repainting waymarkers? We want to know how you chose to celebrate—please tag us on social media @WorldTrailsNetwork, use the hashtag #WorldTrailsDay and join the global community of trail lovers observing this day and National Trails Days celebrated on the same day in various countries.
Want to learn more about the process of establishing World Trails Day? Read our blog post which covers the history of its creation and goals.
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World Trails Conference
Attending the conference? Share this now!
This is a unique event that every trail professional and dedicated trail volunteer should attend. It is an opportunity to collectively shape trails into the future and learn from experts around the world. Share this link now with colleagues you know would love to join you and also be there.
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Showcase Your Trail at the 'Trails of the World' Open Session
Speaker proposals deadline is June 13, 2022
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The Trails of the World Series is one of the most lively and inspiring sessions of the World Trails Conference. These fast-paced presentations offer space for every trail at the conference to introduce themselves or provide updates on exciting new initiatives. Submit a proposal to join this session now before the deadline closes!
Proposals for the 'Trails of the World' and all other sessions of the World Trails Conference are due by June 13.
>> Guidelines for Proposals
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Registration and Payment for Conference Tickets
Early Bird prices end 1 July 2022
Members of World Trails Network pay this discounted rate for the conference, so if you are not a member, join now. If you have pre-registered, we will be sending you a direct payment link via email or you can pay for your conference ticket below. Early Bird rates are +/- $86 for network members and $110 for non-members. After July 1, 2022 members will pay $110 and non-members $140. Virtual attendance is free for members and $35 for non-members.
>> Pay for Conference Ticket
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Updated Travel Information for Attendees
New: Top 5 Ways To Get To Know Skiathos, Greece
Now is the time to make your bookings and travel arrangements. To help get you started, we have prepared a quick introduction to the many things Skiathos has to offer attendees. On our new travel page you'll find info on getting to Skiathos, discounted hotels, highlights of destinations and activities, and more.
>> Travel information for World Trails Conference
>> Top 5 Ways to Get To Know Skiathos, Greece
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Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Show your support and put your brand out there!
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Your contribution will help make the 2022 World Trails Conference more accessible and diverse by off-setting the costs for youth to attend and allowing us to ensure this event remains sustainable. Member organizations of the World Trails Network receive special rates for sponsorship options.
>> Sponsor Options & Benefits
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2022 Trail Ambassadors at the Conference
Applications Now Open — Young Leaders for Trails
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The World Trails Network and its International Task Team on Trails & Knowledge are seeking inaugural delegates for the Trails Ambassador program, a global collaboration of young leaders contributing to trails from around the world. Applicants must be 21-35 years old to qualify and are encouraged to apply by June 15, 2022 as scholarships for the World Trails Conference are limited.
>> Apply to be a 2022 Trail Ambassador
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Have questions or need help?
New: Help and FAQ Resource Page
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The World Trails Conference Help & FAQ page is there to help provide you with a singular source for finding the help and resources you need. We'll provide consistent updates as we approach the conference, but if you don't find what you're looking for you can always email info@worldtrailsconference.org for assistance.
>> Help & FAQ for the World Trails Conference
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Visit the World Trails Conference website for all official details and information and use #WorldTrailsConference on social media to connect with other attendees.
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Trails Talk – June 9, 2022
Increasing Trail Accessibility on the Trans Canada Trail
DATE: Thursday, June 9, 2022
TIME: 1:00pm-2:00pm UTC
REGISTER: Zoom
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Is the trail you want to take accessible? How can accessibility mapping help trail users and managers? Join us to hear about the work, technology and stories behind improving accessibility of the Trans Canada Trail.
In discussion with:
- Trisha Kaplan, National Manager, Programs and Inclusion Initiatives, Trans Canada Trail
- Joe Milligan, Trails Specialist, Infastructure & Capital Planning Branch, Govt. of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport
- Maayan Ziv, Founder & CEO, AccessNow App
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*Note: Our Trails Talk series has moved to the 2nd Thursdays of each month.
For updated calendar information, please re-register above and add it to your calendar.
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News From Network Members
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12th Lebanon Mountain Trail Thru-Hike Complete
85 hikers of 10 different nationalities participated in the annual hike of the LMT with 5 people walking the entire 470km over 31 days... Read more
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Something to Read
Extract from Trails & Beyond Online Magazine Issue No. 6
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Words by Jolanda Bertrand, Photo by Mick Haupt
Article Feature: Four Ways for Care for Trails
Spending time in nature positively impacts your health and wellbeing. A 2019 study published in Nature reports that it can even lower blood pressure and stress levels, improve your mood, and strengthen your immune system. A popular way people have reaped these benefits is through nature trails.. . . Read More
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Trails & Beyond Magazine is the online journal of the World Trails Network.
Read the full magazine and previous editions.
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About the World Trails Network
The World Trails Network was founded in 2012. Since 2015 it has been a non-profit association in Geneva, Switzerland. The Network is the largest globally representative and dedicated trails non-profit organization of its kind, consisting of trail organizations and professional trail experts, working collaboratively for the enhancement and betterment of trails around the world.
The network hosts the biennial World Trails Conference, established in Korea in 2010, and is also the convener of the Trails Film - World Trails Film Festival, and the Trails & Beyond online magazine amongst other projects and initiatives. In 2022 the network will launch World Trails Day.
Join the Network
The World Trails Network includes both individual and institutional members. To sign up as a member or to explore our many benefits, please visit our membership page.
Share News About Trails
To share your news items, articles, blog post links, information on events, job opportunities, photos, videos, and other announcements linked to trails, please fill in the form.
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