Burnaby Mountain Hike Added

Burnaby Mountain Hike Added

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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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Article: Sleeping Bags

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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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Article: Backpacks

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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 Hike Added

Semaphore Lakes Hike Added

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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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Article: Wilderness Water Sources & Purification

Article: Wilderness Water Sources & Purification

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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 Hike Added

Mount Strachan Hike Added

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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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Burnaby Lake Hike Added

Burnaby Lake Hike Added

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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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Pacific Spirit Regional Park Hike Added

Pacific Spirit Regional Park Hike Added

Posted on 06. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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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Garibaldi Lake Hike Added

Garibaldi Lake Hike Added

Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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 Hike Added

Tin Hat Mountain Hike Added

Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by TrekBC.

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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.

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