How to Prepare for a Hike (Winter & Summer) Me on Elk Mountain summit Generally speaking the more a person develops their passion for hiking, the more adventurous they become with their ambitions and the more they need to plan and prepare anytime they head out, especially if going into the backcountry, and even more […]
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20 of the Best Summer Hikes Near Vancouver To Put on Your To-Do List Me on the sub-summit of Tricouni Peak Vancouver is undoubtedly one of the premiere hiking destinations in the world, with incredible access to some of the most stunning scenery, all within just a couple of hours driving. While the city of Vancouver
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15 of the Best Rainy Day Hikes Near Vancouver Jug Island on a dreary day Contents Rain is a way of life in Vancouver, and while we all love to complain about it, it’s what makes the scenery here so vibrant, colorful and full of life. If you’re a passionate year-round hiker, the simple fact
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Backcountry Hikes: Why I Prefer it Over the Frontcountry The backcountry sure is beautiful Contents One of the reasons I started Best Hikes BC is because over the years I have realized the sheer volume of hikes in BC that are underrepresented and underexplored. The vast majority of hikers in Southwest British Columbia (and probably
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Backcountry Hiking vs. Frontcountry Hiking: What’s the difference? Is this in the backcountry? Contents The Hiking Journey Hiking is a pretty universal and accessible activity for all walks of life. There aren’t many barriers to entry to begin hiking, all you really need are some hiking boots, a backpack, some simple safety gear and a
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Solo Hiking: Why I Love it & How to Stay Safe Solo Hiking Zupjok, Llama & Alpaca Peak in the Coquihalla Area Hiking is an amazing activity with innumerable benefits, both physical and mental, but there are quite a few barriers to hiking that, for one reason or another, turn people away. For me it
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Hiking in Cypress Provincial Park: Which hike is the best? Me on Eagle Bluffs looking over the Howe Sound & Bowen Island Cypress Provincial Park is a fantastic outdoor recreation area just 30 minutes outside of Vancouver with multiple different hiking options, ranging from easy strolls to very difficult all day affairs. Cypress draws all
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Hiking in Garibaldi Provincial Park: Which hike is the best? The Black Tusk as seen on the way to Panorama Ridge Table of Contents Garibaldi Provincial Park is one of the premiere hiking destinations in British Columbia, Canada and possibly even the world. People flock to Garibaldi throughout the year, with visitors the world over
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