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Trip report, The West Coast Trail
For those not already familiar with it, the West Coast Trail (WCT), is a 75 km (47 mi) long trail that winds along the section of coast southeast of Barkley Sound between...
Tips for the West Coast Trail?
I was lucky enough to get a reservation to do the WCT this year - over labor day weekend. I've been ultralight hiking for several years now (my gearlist at http://www.brettonstuff.com) but...
TT Double Rainbow Li - West Coast Trail
Hey I'm looking to upgrade some gear for this season as my current tent weighs in at 4.7lbs. I want to get into a Dyneema tent as I like the idea that...
Vancouver Island: Trauma on a West Coast Trail Backpacking Trip
Companion forum thread to: Vancouver Island: Trauma on a West Coast Trail Backpacking Trip Vancouver Island and I are on a collision course for a rematch. Here’s a story about my recent...
The Trail Show #25 - the West Coast Trail
Show #25 – Summer’s here and so is Woodsy Owl – This month we hear tales of hitchhiking woe with special guest FJ “Sidewinder” Avellana, we don’t say a word about Man...
West Coat Trail Mystery
In 2000 I did the West Coast Trail with Back of Beyond and had a the most adventurous experience of my life. Someone, somewhere mentioned that once you go and trek the...
tarp shelters on the beach?
I'm considering going back to the West Coast Trail, when I did it last time I carried close to 80lbs. When I did the juan-de-fuca trail I was down to 30lbs, and...
Knee injury - how to get back on the trail quickly?
Last summer I had to cut my West Coast Trail trip short because I injured my knee part way in ( damn ladders!). I finally had my surgery last night (complex tear...
Speed Hiking the WCT
For those of you who have completed the West Coast Trail in 'normal' fashion know how hard it can be (named in the top 5 toughest treks in the world - what...
Hiking the WCT. Heavyweight style.
CBC did a two part report on hiking the West Coast Trail. I've done it several times and it is an incredible adventure. My favorite part is at about 5:10. http://vodpod.com/watch/1914324-backpacking-the-west-coast-trail Thanks...
7 days, 7 teens, 1 van in Washington State - ideas? (not necessarily hiking)
I'm taking 7 teens (and 1 other adult) on the West Coast Trail, flying in and out of Spokane and renting a van for the entire time...but besides hiking the trail we...
W Coast Trail vs. W Coast Trail?
I'm in the mood to do a coastal backpack trip on the west coast somewhere. Canada's west coast trail on Vancouver Island is supposed to be exceptional. Can anyone compare that with...
Vancouver Area - 3 night trip mid August
Hey all, I'll be visiting Vancouver this August and am looking to go out 3 night trip.I've heard good things about the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park, but am...
Strangest stuff found in a beginner's backpack
I'm not sure how the heck they did it. Me myself? I carried in the 14 foot diameter canvas tipi cover (just visible background left). On the West Coast Trail last summer...
Lake Ozette to Shi Shi Beach - August 2010
This is a short 16-17 mile beach hike in the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. I did it as a warm up a few days before I started West Coast Trail (report...
Advice on choosing a mid tarp for a tall camper in the PNW
Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m narrowing down a modular solo shelter system for 4 season use here in the PNW. BC coast specifically. Uses include multi day hikes along the...
Chilkoot Trail & WCT Hike Gear Options
Hi everyone, I'm hoping I might be able to pick some peoples brains since I will be doing my first hike this summer. I'll be doing the Chilkoot Trail in late June...
Big Wilderness Hikes-Vancouver Island?
I'm thinking about visiting a friend on Vancouver Island in late summer this year, and might have some time afterward to do a trip somewhere on the island. I know about the...
trip suggestion?
Just wondering if anyone can suggest some good trails. -I will be hiking the two last weeks of december and first of january. -I do not want to be in the snow...
trip suggestion?
Just wondering if anyone can suggest some good trails. -I will be hiking the two last weeks of december and first of january. -I do not want to be in the snow...
