Summits on the Air Nova Scotia (VE1) Association Reference Manual Document Reference S48.1 Issue number 1.2 Date of issue 1 May 2017 Participation start date 1 May 2010 Authorized Date: 15 April 2010 SOTA Management Team Association Manager Paul Cosham VE1PVH Summits-on-the-Air Notice an original concept by G3WGV and developed with G3CWI Summits on the Air SOTA and the SOTA logo are trademarks of the Programme. This document is copyright of the Programme. All other trademarks and copyrights referenced herein are acknowledged.
Table of contents 1 ASSOCIATION REFERENCE DATA...3 1.1 PROGRAMME DERIVATION...3 1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION...4 1.2.1 Nova Scotia Mountain information 1.2.1.1 North Mountain...4 1.2.1.2 South Mountain...4 1.2.1.3 Cobequid Hills...5 1.2.1.4 Cape Breton Highlands...5 1.3 RIGHTS OF WAY AND ACCESS ISSUES...6 1.4 MAPS, NAVIGATION, AND OTHER INFORMATION...6 1.5 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...6 1.6 FOREIGN HAMS IN CANADA...6 1.7 NOVA SCOTIA MAP...7 1.8 AWARDS... 7 1.9 DISCLAIMER... 7 1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT...7 1.11 SUMMIT NAMES... 8 Appendix A-Summit Reference Data A1 Region Reference Cape Breton Island...A1 A1.1 Regional Notes...A1 A1.2 Table of Summits...A1 A2 Region Reference Nova Scotia mainland...a2 A2.1 Regional Notes...A2 A2.2 Table of Summits...A2 Change Control Date Version Details 15 April 10 1.0 First formal issue of this document 1 June 16 1.1 Change of Association Manager Was Jeff VE1ZAC 1 May 17 1.2 Corrected summit positions: VE1/NS-004,VE1/NS-008,VE1/NS-010,VE1/CB-001 The following summits retired as of 30/04/17: VE1/NS-001-Folly Mountain The following summits are new: VE1/NS-014,VE1/NS-015,VE1/NS-016 VE1/CB-020,VE1/CB-021 These are all valid from 01/05/2017.
1 Association Reference Data Association Commencement date 17 April 2010 Regions Association parameters 1 Summit operation criteria Band 1, score 1 point Nova Scotia (VE1) Operation must be within 25m vertically of the summit 150 m to 200 m Band 2, score 2 points >200 m to 300 m. Band 3, score 4 points Seasonal bonus 3 Bonus rationale Min. height for bonus Bonus period dates Association sponsored awards Association Manager >300 m Winter period with highest probability of sub-zero temperatures and disagreeable weather for activations >=300 M 15 December to 15 April inclusive None (may be awards in future) Paul Cosham VE1PVH munsterdunster@gmail.com Information also available from Bruce Wade, VE1NB abcincowbay@ns.sympatico.ca 1.1 Programme derivation VE1 SOTA is an extension of similar programmes already active in other countries. Much of the initial list of summits was based on the work of Jeff Smith VE1ZAC, published on VE1ZAC website www3.ns.sympatico.ca/jhsmith/myweb4/ As stated in General Rules, you must choose SOTA Association and use proper reference number before activation and you cannot change it during your activation. The summit database is unlikely to be complete. If you find a summit which you'd like to add to SOTA-VE1, or you find a mistake in this ARM please contact the Association Manager. Activators are asked to submit details of proposed additional summits to the Association Manager. Summits cannot be counted for points until a reference number has been allocated by the Association Manager. 1 See General Rules for parameter definitions Page 3 of 10 Document S48.1 v1.1
1.2 General information Regions are based on macroregions of physico-geographical regionalization of Nova Scotia, All regions do have the same points rationing scheme. To qualify for a summit it has to meet the following requirements: The summit must be listed in a Map 1:50 000 with a corresponding Name The summit must be elevated at least 150 m from it s surroundings In the case of doubt the Management Team will decide whether the Summit will be added to the list The summit database does not claim to be completed and can only be changed by the acceptance of the management team. Summits cannot be counted for points until a launch date and reference number has been allocated by the Association Manager and approved by the SOTA Management Team. There is a unwritten rule which that you should promote goodwill with fellow travellers to other people you meet. 1.2.1Nova Scotia Mountain information Some general information, taken from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/category:mountains_of_nova_scotia 1.2.1.1 North Mountain North Mountain is a narrow north-south trending volcanic mountain range on the mainland portion of southwestern Nova Scotia, stretching from Brier Island to Cape Split. It forms the northern edge of the Annapolis Valley along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. North Mountain rises dramatically from the valley floor and tapers somewhat more gradually to the north and west where it meets the coast, although many parts of this coast have vertical cliffs rising higher than 30 metres, most notably at Cape Split. A break occurs a Digby Gut where a gap in the mountain is filled by a deep tidal channel separating the eastern end of the mountain from Digby Neck. 1.2.1.2 South Mountain South Mountain is a Canadian range on the mainland portion of Nova Scotia. A granitic ridge stretching from the Annapolis Basin to Mount Uniacke, it forms the southern edge of the Annapolis Valley and shelters the valley from the climate effects of the pelagic coast along the Atlantic Ocean. In contrast to its northern counterpart, North Mountain, South Mountain rises gradually over dozens of kilometres from the Atlantic coast and descends sharply at its northern edge where it meets the Meguma strata to form the south wall of the valley. The South Mountain range is also known as the South Mountain Batholith, the largest body of granitoid rocks in the entire Appalachians and comprises both granite barrens and granite uplands. It is estimated to have developed during the late Devonian Age. The highest point on the ridge is at an unnamed point in Kings County, 26 kilometres southeast of Berwick near Lake George Page 4 of 10 Document S48.1 v1.1
1.2.1.3 Cobequid Hills The Cobequid Hills, also sometimes referred to as the Cobequid Mountains, is a Canadian mountain range located on the mainland portion of Nova Scotia. Geologically they are considered part of the Appalachians. The range stretches from Cape Chignecto in Cumberland County in the west through to Pictou County in the east. Some mistakenly consider the Cobequid Hills to extend into Antigonish County further east, however this smaller range is geologically distinct and is named the Pictou-Antigonish Highlands.[1] The Cobequid Hills trace their geologic history to the Precambrian and Devonian ages; consequently the mountains are composed of a combination of sediments, granites, and volcanic rock all of which has been crushed and folded by continental drift when this part of Nova Scotia was located at the centre of the Pangea supercontinent. Subsequent erosion over millions of years has resulted in the present-day low range of mountains and rolling hills. The part of northern Nova Scotia which contains the Cobequid Hills is believed to have been linked with what is now northern Europe. Its collision with a section from present-day northern Africa has resulted in the current landscape in the province; a remnant fault line from this event, the Cobequid-Chedabucto Fault, extends along the southern portion of the Cobequid Hills, immediately north of the Minas Basin and Cobequid Bay east to Canso. The Cobequid Hills remain largely uninhabited (by humans), with the highest point being Nuttby Mountain (360 m (1,181 ft)). Other high peaks include Higgins Mountain (355 m (1,165 ft)), Dalhousie Mountain (335 m (1,099 ft)), and Mt. Thom. 1.2.1.4 Cape Breton Highlands The Cape Breton Highlands, commonly called the Highlands, refer to a 'highland' or 'plateau' of ancient rock across northern Cape Breton Island, Canada, and is an extension of the Appalachian mountain chain. The Highlands comprise the northern portions of Inverness and Victoria counties. The Highlands are surrounded by water with the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Cabot Strait to the north and east, the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the north and west, and Bras d'or Lake to the south. Elevations average 350 metres at the edges of the plateau (ie. at the abovementioned water bodies), and rise to more than 500 metres at the centre, including the highest elevation point in the province at White Hill. The plateau consists of numerous broad, gently rolling hills bisected with deep valleys and steep-walled river canyons. The southern and western edges of the plateau give way to broad valleys with soils resulting from glaciation, providing some of Cape Breton's best agricultural lands. Most of the interior and southern edges of the plateau are covered with damp, cool deciduous forests which makes for spectacular colours during autumn foliage. Southward facing slopes above 300 metres in elevation generally only support Balsam Fir, as a result of the short growing season and harsh winter climate. The northern and western edges of the plateau, particularly at high elevations, resemble arctic tundra. The west coast of the Highlands meets the Gulf of St. Lawrence in steep cliffs whereas the east coast borders the Atlantic Ocean with a gently sloping coastal plain, low headlands, and several beaches. Page 5 of 10 Document S48.1 v1.1
In 1936 the federal government established the Cape Breton Highlands National Park covering 950 km² across the northern third of the Highlands. The Cabot Trail scenic highway also encircles the coastal perimeter of the plateau. While the coastal areas of Inverness and Victoria counties along the plateau are home to several dozen small fishing and tourismrelated communities, the interior of the plateau has no public roads and very little human presence, making it one of Nova Scotia's largest wilderness areas. 1.3 Rights of way and access issues You should take a good map of the region where you want to hike plus GPS and/or compass if you have one. Never hike without a map, always follow the footpath. We (the Association team) don't know anything about summits which are private property. If you find one, you'll need owner's permission before attempting activation. 1.4 Maps, navigation, and other information The easiest way to obtain a map is to buy one from Mountain Equipment Co-op in Halifax; or from the Nova Scotia government web site. We are sure, that you will be able to obtain one. You can also use webmap by Targeo, http://www.targeo.pl., Google Earth, Google Maps and Yahoo maps Information on travelling to Nova Scotia destinations is available at: http://novascotia.com/en/home/default.aspx Rock climbing, hiking and mountain climbing information: http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/north_america/canada/nova_scotia/halifax/ http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/152069/cape-breton-highlands.html http://www.climbnovascotia.ca/about.html http://www.climbeasterncanada.com/viewforum.php?f=4 http://www.hikenovascotia.ca/ http://www.novatrails.com/ 1.5 Safety considerations Before hiking a weather forecast Please remember, that weather in the mountains can change rapidly and you should be always prepared both for snow, rain, strong wind or intensive sun, especially near the coast. 1.6 Foreign HAMs in Canada Holders of CEPT Licenses are authorised to transmit according to their licenses and IARU Region I Bandplan. You should have a copy of your license with you. You should prefix your callsign with VE1/ (VE1 is the main prefix in Nova Scotia) Page 6 of 10 Document S48.1 v1.1
1.7 Nova Scotia Map 1.8 Awards There are no Association-specific awards, at the moment. Association awards may be announced for a specific activation, and information will be provided via the Yahoo SOTA website. 1.9 Disclaimer Hiking, hill-walking and rock-climbing are potentially dangerous activities. The SOTA Management Team and their associates assume no responsibility for accidents. Each participant does so at his or her own risk, and must decide, on the basis of their own ability, whether an objective is achievable. The listing of a summit in the reference does not mean that it is easy to reach, and it is always worth seeking local advice for all but the simplest of expeditions. 1.10 Environmental Impact All activities by the operators on the summits will follow standards for zero environmental impact. This includes carrying out any and all material carried in, minimal impact on all flora and fauna, use of campstoves only, no open fires and any other standards as practised by low impact hiking. All impact guidelines from the SOTA General Reference document will be followed. Page 7 of 10 Document S48.1 v1.1
1.11 Summit Names Some of the names on summits shown in the Nova Scotia lists are not identified uniquely on a topographic, or other map. Convention among residents of Nova Scotia is to use a local community name to refer to the feature. Especially note that while conventional definitions would refer to some of these prominences as hills, the term is seldom used by local residents. This especially applies to Cape Breton Island. Hills there are generally considered quite small and major features are called mountains, Capes, or just the name by itself. This should be considered when seeking local directions. Page 8 of 10 Document S48.1 v1.1
Summits on the Air Association Reference Manual for Nova Scotia (VE1) Appendix A - Summit Reference Data A1 Region Reference Cape Breton Island Association Region Region Manager VE1 Cape Breton Island CB Paul Cosham, VE1PVH - munsterdunster@gmail.com A1.1 Regional notes This region covers the Province of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island A1.2 Table of summits Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts VE1/CB-001 White Hill 531 1742-60.7604 46.5979 01/05/2010 30/04/2017 4 VE1/CB-002 Sugarloaf Mountain 440 1443-60.9322 46.4192 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-003 Cape North 422 1384-60.4037 47.0105 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-004 Round Mountain 433 1420-61.0119 46.2567 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-005 Wilkie Sugarloaf 401 1315-60.4728 46.9552 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-006 North Cape Highland 347 1138-61.3629 46.1708 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-007 Murray Mountain 342 1122-60.5819 46.3033 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-008 Kelly Mountain 325 1066-60.4639 46.2928 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-009 Masons Mountain 346 1135-61.1786 46.2329 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-010 Campbells Mountain 320 1049-61.2011 46.0019 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-011 Margaree Forks Hill 309 1013-61.1125 46.3616 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-012 Margaree Hill 317 1040-61.0155 46.3769 01/05/2010 4 VE1/CB-013 South Lake Ainslie Hill 269 882-61.1460 46.0581 01/05/2010 2 VE1/CB-014 MacIntoshs Mountain 260 853-61.1921 45.7651 01/05/2010 2 VE1/CB-015 Melrose Hill 262 859-61.2906 46.1012 01/05/2010 2 VE1/CB-016 Blueberry Barren 236 774-60.6103 46.0005 01/05/2010 2 VE1/CB-017 Sgura Bhreac 201 659-60.4297 45.9286 01/05/2010 2 VE1/CB-018 Washabuck Hill 187 613-60.7850 46.0363 01/05/2010 1 VE1/CB-019 White Hill 535 1755-60.5998 46.7020 01/05/2017 6 VE1/CB-020 VE1/CB-020 323 1059-61.1558 45.9638 01/05/2017 4 VE1/CB-021 McIntyres Mountain 304 997-61.3667 45.7815 01/05/2017 4 Appendix A Page A1 of 2 Document S48.1 v1.2
Summits on the Air Association Reference Manual for Nova Scotia (VE1) A2 Region Reference Nova Scotia mainland Association Region Region Manager VE1 Nova Scotia mainland NS Paul Cosham, VE1PVH - munsterdunster@gmail.com A2.1 Regional notes This region covers the Province of Nova Scotia, mainland, not including Cape Breton Island A2.2 Table of summits Ref Summit Name Ele. (m) Ele. (ft) Lon. Lat. Val. from Val. to Pts VE1/NS-001 Folly Mountain 357 1171-63.5332 45.5837 01/05/2010 30/04/2017 4 VE1/NS-002 Nuttby Mountain 361 1184-63.2238 45.5536 01/05/2010 4 VE1/NS-003 Dalhousie Mountain 330 1082-62.9600 45.5676 01/05/2010 4 VE1/NS-004 Higgins Mountain 325 1066-63.5757 45.5515 01/05/2010 30/04/2017 4 VE1/NS-005 Eigg Mountain 324 1062-62.1736 45.6916 01/05/2010 4 VE1/NS-006 Kenzleville Hill 313 1026-62.3077 45.5242 01/05/2010 4 VE1/NS-007 Aulds Mountain 295 967-62.3437 45.5973 01/05/2010 2 VE1/NS-008 Hannas Hill 279 915-64.3782 45.4572 01/05/2010 30/04/2017 2 VE1/NS-009 New Yarmouth Mountain 275 902-64.8568 45.3783 01/05/2010 2 VE1/NS-010 South Mountain 266 872-64.6643 45.0062 01/05/2010 30/04/2017 2 VE1/NS-011 Higgins Mountain 363 1190-63.5763 45.5368 01/05/2017 4 VE1/NS-012 South Mountain 288 944-64.5849 44.8320 01/05/2017 2 VE1/NS-013 Hannas Hill 286 938-64.3916 45.4570 01/05/2017 2 VE1/NS-014 Mount Rose 264 866-65.2313 44.9143 01/05/2017 2 VE1/NS-015 VE1/NS-015 240 787-61.8484 45.4286 01/05/2017 2 VE1/NS-016 Mount Pleasant 195 639-65.7980 44.6466 01/05/2017 1 Appendix A Page A2 of 2 Document S48.1 v1.2