This hikes takes you along the lower Stein Valley, near Lytton, as far as the hiker’s suspension bridge. The hike is a 25 km (15.6 mi) out and back round trip for which you should allow 10 hours.
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This trail around Burnaby Mountain is an easy 8 km (5 mi) round trip for which you should allow 3 hours.
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Sleeping bags are an important purchase for the wilderness traveler. Warmth and comfort are vital for both survival and the general enjoyment of your trip.
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Very informative article on backpacks. A great guide to consult when considering your next backpack purchase. Learn about the different kinds of backpack and how to decide which one is right for your needs.
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Semaphore Lakes is an easy and very short hike in the Pemberton Area. The round trip is 5 km (3.1 mi) for which you should allow 3 hours.
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This article looks at water consumption from natural sources. We look at the three types of waterborne pathogens: viruses, bacteria and parasites.
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Mount Strachan is a North Shore hike in West Vancouver. The round trip is 10 km (6.2 mi) for which you should allow 5 hours.
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The hike around Burnaby Lake is flat and perfect for families. Although the loop is 10.5 km (6.5 mi), it’s possible to make a day of it and stop to rest at frequent intervals
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The Pacific Spirit Regional Park is located out near UBC in Vancouver. There are around 50 km of trails to be enjoyed and this entry into the TrekBC hiking guide follows a 6.4 km (4 mi) route which takes approx. 2 hours to complete.
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This is another fantastic hike in the Cheakamus area! Garibaldi Lake is an 18.5 km (11.5 mi) round trip hike in Garibaldi Provincial Park for which you should allow 6.5 hours.
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Tin Hat Mountain is an intermediate level hike on the Sunshine Coast. It’s a 12 km (7 mi) round trip for which you should allow yourself 7 hours to complete.

