Category: Hiking
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10 Beginner Hikes Around Vancouver to Work on Gaining Elevation
This is a list of 10 hikes to work on gaining elevation around the Vancouver area. This purpose of this article is to help anyone looking to climb harder, and longer and to taller mountains. This list has trails located within North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Squamish, Abbotsford, and Mission. I’ve always wanted to climb…
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How to Prep for a Hike: From Home, At the Trailhead, and Post-Hike
This post outlines how to prep for a hike by taking actions from your home, at the trailhead, and post-hike. These steps are subjective and provide a beginner foundation on how to plan your route, pack the right gear, be safe on the trail, and more. I’m a thinker, not a doer. I will thoroughly…
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What are the Different Types of Hiking?
There are many different types of hiking, each with its own unique challenges, rewards, and requirements. Hiking, itself, is defined as walking a long distance in the countryside. But if you combine hiking with camping, summiting mountains, and swimming in alpine lakes, it can turn out to be the most epic adventure you can experience.…
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15 Easy Hikes Around Vancouver for Beginners
This is a list of 15 easy hikes around Vancouver for beginner hikers. This list includes trails in North and West Vancouver, Lions Bay, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Belcarra Regional Park, Mount Seymour Provincial Park, Mission, and Golden Ears Provincial Park. The day I moved to BC I decided to throw myself into nature. As a first-time…
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What to Pack for a Hike: The Ten Essentials + Extras
This guide includes an extensive list of what to pack for a hike during the spring/summer season. This includes the ten essentials plus any extras needed. A packing list is included. There are many things to consider before you head out on a hike, especially if you’re new to the activity. The easiest place to…