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Mosiac Seeking Feedback on Responsible Recreation

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Mosaic Forest Management, which oversees approximately 600,000 hectares of private…

An algae-covered trail closed sign leans to one side in the forest.

Updated-North Coast Trail Temporarily Closed

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May 8, 2025 – Update 23/05/25: The North Coast Trail…

Footprints disappear into the mist on a foggy beach on the West Coast Trail.

West Coast Trail Damaged During Winter Storms: What to Know Before You Go

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April 29, 2025 – With the West Coast Trail set…


Trail Talk

Portions of a floating bridge lie in the calm, clear water of Hayward Lake with a gap between it and the green, forested shoreline.

The Case of Hayward Lake’s Missing Floating Bridge

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Hayward Lake, once a part of the Stave River, lies…

Backpackers trek along a sandstone shelf on the West Coast Trail.

Juan de Fuca Trail Alternatives

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April 26, 2025 – With the Juan de Fuca trail…

A stack of rocks sits in front of greenery and a waterfall.

To Stack or Not to Stack? The Great Rock Stacking Debate

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There’s a trail near my place that’s had an ongoing…


Real Stories

The craggy Blanshard and Edge Peaks thrust into a blue sky dotted with clouds.

The Tragic Story Behind Evans Peak

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If you walk along the West Canyon Trail in Golden…

A tall wooden ladder on the West Coast Trail extends up a cliff face surrounded by greenery.

Fear of Heights on the West Coast Trail

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They said if you were hiking solo on the West…


Nature & Life

A western red cedar known as the cheewhat giant stands in lush old growth coastal rainforest.

British Columbia’s Famous Trees: From Icons to Hidden Giants

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Years ago, the city of Melbourne, Australia, gave email addresses…


Gear

A spoon hovers over and orange bowl filled with noodles.

Made in BC Backpacking Meals

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When it comes to food for your next adventure, why…

A wet yellow tent sits on a patch of grass with a puddle in the foreground.

The Definitive Guide to Sealing a Leaky Tent

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Everyone has an old leaky tent shoved into the back…

Dehydrated couscous, tomato, chives, kidney beans, and chicken mixed together colourfully.

DIY Dehydrated Backpacking Recipe: Mexican Couscous

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Dehydrating your own backpacking meals is a great way to…


Skills 101

A forest service road with forest on either side winds off towards a mountain.

Navigating BC’s Forest Service Roads Safely and Responsibly

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If you plan to explore BC’s backcountry, chances are you’ll…

A wooden ladder descends down a steep embankment on the West Coast Trail.

Afraid of Heights? Tips to Conquer the West Coast Trail Anyway

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Disclaimer: These tips are based on what other hikers have…