08th December 2010
The West Coast Trail is a multi-day wilderness hike that is demanding and requires a certain fitness level. See how to prepare yourself for your West Coast Trail hike.
Traveling six to sixteen kilometers with a twenty kilogram backpack on a wildernes...
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06th December 2010
This is an important tip for having a great hiking trip on the West Coast Trail. On wet days, everything can get wet, including the inside of the tent, but there are things you can do to minimize or prevent this problem.
The weather on the West Coast...
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24th November 2010
This is an important tip on a best practice for hiking the West Coast Trail. The temperature can by quite cool on the west coast of Canada. Keeping your sleeping bag dry is very important for comfort and for getting adequate rest to complete hike wi...
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23rd November 2010
The West Coast Trail has many great places to stop and enjoy. Chez Monique unites east with west, right on the beach along the trail. This is a unique stop, offering some of the most missed things on this mult-day hiking adventure.
The 77 km of rugged ...
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09th November 2010
Canada is known for its wilderness, so it is natural to be talking about Canadian hikes. The West Coast offers some outstanding hikes that are beautiful, unique, and challenging. Great coastal hikes present rugged challenge, awesome views, wilderness tr...
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07th November 2010
Taking a trip on the West Coast Trail means some planning and organization. There are a few basic, but essential things that need to be worked out before you go. One of these is good, quality food. Food is your fuel on this long hike. This is article f...
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07th November 2010
Taking a trip on the West Coast Trail means some planning and organization. There are a few basic, but essential things that need to be worked out before you go on this world class hiking adventure. This article looks at the considerations for deciding w...
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07th November 2010
Taking a trip on the West Coast Trail hiking adventure means some planning and organization. There are a few basic, but essential things that need to be worked out before you go. This article gives a synopsis of the planning considerations. It is articl...
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07th November 2010
Planning and organization for taking a hiking trip on the West Coast Trail in crucial. There are a few basic, but essential things that need to be worked out before you go. The gear and clothing you bring on this hiking adventure can make or break the tr...
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16th June 2010
British Columbia's new coastal hike at the north end of Vancouver Island, the North Coast Trail, is an addition to the wild beauty of Cape Scott Provincial Park. Cape Scott ends up being a second treat at the end, with its long, expansive sand beaches an...
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10th June 2010
The Nuchatlitz area is a favorite area for many kayaking guides. The area is remote, so there are no crowds, only perhaps another kayaking group in the area. The paddling is mostly easy, with no difficulty in good weather, but the possibility of get...
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04th June 2010
The Broken Group Islands are great for kayak touring. This group of about 100 small islands and islets has very diverse paddling terrain, beautiful campsites, and abundance of wildlife, and relatively easy access for west coast kayaking.
Getting The...
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Gary Ward has been leading trips and teaching in wilderness areas for 20 years. Having traveled from desert to sea, he spends most of his time now in coastal areas, exploring the boundary between land and sea, land and sky, and sea and sky, looking for the best kayaking tours. 
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