Whether the event involves one trail or a
variety of activities, NTD is a wonderful opportunity to introduce people to
trails.org/cheney. For more information , please visit
http://www."
The ranking reflects destinations for movers traveling more than 50 miles,
and considers every city in the country, regardless of size.

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Eastern Mountain Sports Supports National Trails Day(R) Grassroots Events

As most adventure
sports require accessible local trail systems, including hiking, climbing,
biking, running, paddling and camping, this is a natural way local Eastern
Mountain Sports retail locations can contribute to their community. Product and
technology is tested by the Eastern Mountain Sports product development and
quality assurance teams in conjunction with the Eastern Mountain Sports
Climbing and Kayaking Schools across the country and in the company 's backyard
-- Mount Washington.

U-Haul, based in Phoenix and entering its 60th year as the industry giant,
has the largest rental fleet in the world with over 94,000 trucks and 75,000
trailers.

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Focusing
on grassroots support, 36 retail locations have committed to help maintain ,
clean and improve local trail systems.
To locate Eastern Mountain Sports stores and Climbing and Kayaking School
locations, or for more information, call 1-888-INFO-EMS, or log on to
http: //www.

U-Haul(R) Top 25 Canadian Destination Cities*
January - December 2004

1.

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It also provides an opportunity to thank the volunteers , land managing
agencies, and outdoor-minded businesses for their support in developing and
maintaining trails. WASHINGTON, Saturday's shooting of a fellow hunter
by Vice President Dick Cheney was just one more addition to the more than
quarter million Americans who have been injured by firearms during President
George W.org.

U-Haul Names Toronto Top 2004 Canadian Destination

NANAIMO, British Columbia
24.

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" (Please see http://www. OTTAWA, Ontario
6. BARRIE, Ontario
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National Trails Day (NTD) brings greater awareness to trails, along with
their many benefits and pleasures.
Cheney has been the Administration's most vocal pro-gun voice, addressing
the National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting in 2004. SAINT CATHERINES, Ontario
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PHOENIX , U-Haul, celebrating 60 years of serving
the do-it-yourself household moving industry, today released results of the
2004 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report titled Top 25 Canadian Destination
Cities . Montreal ranked third,
up one spot from last year's ranking, Edmonton, Alberta was fourth and Ottawa
continued in fifth place for the second year. KINGSTON, Ontario
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, Eastern Mountain Sports
announced today that they are supporting the American Hiking Society by
sponsoring numerous National Trails Day events on Saturday, June 4. Outdoor
Recreation Participation Study, two-thirds of Americans 16 and older
participated in at least one adventure sport in 2003. Bush's tenure.vpc .
U-Haul Executive Vice President John "J. We are proud to be able to offer an
economical way for families to move.

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(Photo: http://www. From 2001 through 2003,
the most recent year available, nearly 30,000 Americans a year were killed by
firearms according to information from the CDC's National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control. Now more than ever, Canadian families are relying on
U-Haul to provide affordable services. KELOWNA, British Columbia
17.

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"A common thread woven throughout Eastern Mountain Sports is the
everlasting appreciation of the natural environment," said Will Manzer,
Eastern Mountain Sports CEO and President.com.ems. From 2001 through 2004, the most recent year
available, 252,076 Americans were injured by firearms according to federal
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Vancouver, British Columbia and
London , Hamilton, Kitchener and North Bay, Ontario rounded out the top 10. U-Haul, the undisputed leader in the truck-and-trailer rental
industry, is one of the industry's largest operators of self-storage
facilities, the world's largest installer of permanent trailer hitches and the
world's largest single-brand Yellow Pages advertiser.

Note to editors: The annual mileage of North American U-Haul trucks would
move a family to the moon and back more than seven times per day, every day of
the year.

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"Whether partnering with national
organizations such as the American Hiking Society or sustaining localized
grassroots trail work through our retail stores, National Trails Day is a
perfect opportunity to make a conscious effort and improve the trails and
parks. NORTH BAY, Ontario
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CALGARY, Alberta
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KITCHENER, Ontario
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In conjunction with this year's theme, "Take the Path to a Healthier You,"
Eastern Mountain Sports will utilize their retail personnel and develop
several grassroots trail activities to promote the celebration of a healthy
lifestyle which can be achieved on the trail."

The Violence Policy Center is a national educational organization working
to stop gun death and injury in America. MONTREAL , Quebec
5. WINNIPEG, Manitoba
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"The American Hiking Society is proud to partner with Eastern Mountain
Sports as we work together to celebrate our national and local trail systems,"
noted Gregory Miller, President of American Hiking Society .

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copy of the speech from the NRA's America's 1st Freedom magazine.uhaul.

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Eastern Mountain Sports designs and sells products for outdoor adventurers
who participate in sports such as backpacking, camping, hiking, adventure
racing, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, and snow sports. Like many of you, I grew up close to the land, learned from my
dad how to handle a gun, and still look forward to every chance to join up
with friends to go hunting.
The 2004 Top 25 Canadian Destination Cities Report was compiled from over
85,000 U-Haul transactions occurring between Jan. 1 and Dec.

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"As the active,
outdoor lifestyle is a growing trend, and more people then ever are
experiencing the physical benefits of trail-related activities, we're
promoting an ongoing environmental commitment to ensure the trails remain a
safe and user-friendly resource.ems.

T. 31, 2004. WINDSOR, Ontario
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Josh Sugarmann, Violence Policy Center executive director, states, "The
Cheney shooting punctures the pro-gun argument that 'knowing guns' and 'having
respect for guns' are enough to overcome the inherent hazards of firearms. VANCOUVER, British Columbia
7. SURREY, British Columbia
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However, the
data is not stated as a percentage of population and is not reflective of
overall growth. For more information,
visit http://www. LONDON, Ontario
8. HALIFAX , Nova Scotia
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S. During the
remainder of the year, Eastern Mountain Sports promotes awareness of the
outdoors through multiple company-wide initiatives; including the Raise the
Roof Tour, Stay Put - Stay Dry, Climbing and Kayaking Schools, Team Eastern
Mountain Sports and numerous retail grassroots outdoor development programs.

ABOUT EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Founded in 1967 by two New England rock climbers and based in
Peterborough, NH, Eastern Mountain Sports is one of the nation's leading
outfitters of serious outdoor gear, clothing, footwear and accessories with
more than 80 retail stores across 16 states. 1 for the third year in a row,
while Calgary, Alberta maintained the second position. TORONTO, Ontario
2. EDMONTON, Alberta
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According to the Outdoor Industry Association's 2004 U.

ABOUT NATIONAL TRAILS DAY(R)
"TAKE THE PATH TO A HEALTHIER YOU"
American Hiking Society's National Trails Day(R) is the only nationwide
trails celebration, bringing together thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to
participate in educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations,
instructional workshops and trail work projects on the first Saturday of June. Many new trail users become dedicated to trails and their preservation
once they get out and learn about them and they realize the many volunteer and
paid hours required for creating the trails.
Vice President Cheney's victim is now just one more sad statistic in America's
annual gun toll.

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American Hiking Society Forecasts One Million Enthusiasts for the 13th Annual
Event

PETERBOROUGH, N. According to moving data reflective of nationwide statistics for
calendar year 2004, Toronto was ranked No." Taylor said , "Over the past 60
years U-Haul has built a long and proud history of helping families move and
store their belongings. HAMILTON, Ontario
9. SASKATOON, Saskatchewan

* Data compiled from over 85,000 transactions from January - December,
2004.

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H.newscom. We strongly believe that a positive
experience on the trail helps brighten the human spirit.com.

Unlike the administrations of George Herbert Walker Bush and Bill Clinton,
both of which supported gun control measures such as banning assault weapons,
the current Bush Administration has, in fact, allowed measures like the
federal assault weapons ban to expire while at the same time rolling back
other portions of federal gun control policy. In his speech to NRA
members, Cheney described himself and President Bush as "lifelong gun owners,
hunters, and anglers -- and strong believers in the Bill of Rights of the
Constitution.

(C)2005
U-HAUL(R) INT'L.

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As a longstanding supporter and sponsor of National Trails Day, Eastern
Mountain Sports is proud to notch their 12th year of support.
For more information on National Trails Day, please visit
http://www.

Cheney Shooting Latest Addition to Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Injured and Killed by Guns During Bush Administration Says Violence Policy Center

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12. VICTORIA, British Columbia
13. QUEBEC CITY, Quebec
19. PETERBOROUGH, Ontario
22. RED DEER, Alberta
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