Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
One of the main attractions of the Pacific Northwest is the opportunity to hike and cycle year round.
The climate is relatively mild, even on Vancouver Island.
Getting ready for my hiking / cycling adventures in Europe summer 2024, I put together this video in Parksville, B.C.
Mainly I wanted to test my NEW DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone “follow me” capabilities — as well as the obstacle avoidance.
Does it work? 😀
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Glacier North Circle in Montana is one of our top 10 hikes in the world. Even better if you add a side trip to Waterton National Park in Canada.
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Of the many great American Rocky Mountain hikes, this is our favourite.
Read more on our Glacier North Circle information page.
Thru hikers attempting the Pacific Crest Trail in one season must be efficient.
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Charmingly under-edited. Good job, Caleb.
4 and a half months in 3 minutes.
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Rathtrevor Beach near Nanaimo is the most popular Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.
I walk there most mornings at dawn, with coffee.
Year round.
The scenery is different every day.
At low tide, you can walk the ocean bottom nearly a kilometre out into the Straight of Georgia.
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Quincy has the best trip report I’ve seen on this excellent, STEEP lake vista climb close to famed Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island.
Wesley Ridge is one of my favourite Vancouver Island hikes. The views from the top are incredible, and unlike many of Vancouver Island’s best hikes, the trailhead is easily accessed from the highway. …
DISTANCE: 7.2 KM / 4.5 MI
ELEVATION GAIN: 555 M / 1821 FT
HIKING TIME: 3 HRS
The Wesley Ridge hike starts by plodding along train tracks next to the highway. Don’t worry, they’ve been abandoned for years. …
After no more than five minutes, the trail breaks off …. Keep your eyes peeled, as it’s not marked. This fallen tree makes for a pretty good landmark, but there’s no guarantee it will be here forever. ..
Seeing the Elephant – Wesley Ridge
I once climbed up to the Ridge viewpoint — then tried to traverse to the other end of the lake.
#FAIL. 😀
According to the very reliable Adventure Alan and Co.
Honorable mention — Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 55.
A terrific, tranquil glimpse of the Portuguese islands about 1,400 km (870 mi) west of Lisbon,
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Only 64 hikers / day are allowed access.
Getting a permit is the BIG problem.
For details click over to our Wave information page.
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