Vancouver Island BC: West Coast Trail (Map 2/B1–7/C5)
The West Coast Trail gets all the glory when it comes to BC Trails. Known internationally, the trail is becoming almost too popular for its own good and as a result has become heavily regulated. The trail is only open from May 1 to September 30 and only 52 people are allowed to head out onto the trail each day. A reservation system has been put [...] Continue Reading…
Spring 2012- Hiking Hot Spots
Unseasonal Weather Brings Mountain Perils
With most of Canada enjoying temperatures that are higher than seasonal this year, one must consider the effect on the snow pack before setting out on any adventures. The best place to get current avalanche warnings and bulletins is on the Canada Avalanche Centre’s website: www.avalanche.ca. Once your trip is planned, it’s time to consider your gear. There are some essential pieces to your gear that are equally important as a seatbelt in [...] Continue Reading…
Cottage Country Ontario: McCrae Lake (Map 23/F3)
It was a beautiful summer morning in August when I got out of my tent atop of a 40 foot viewpoint at the Western tip of McCrae Lake… This is where it spills into the Good Harbor area. The body of water is part of the Gibson-McDonald Canoe Route and can be fairly busy on weekends, but with good reason. There are many camp sites with great views, the lake is closed to motorized [...] Continue Reading…