Whether new to BC or just visiting, sooner or later you’re going to find yourself trudging up a mountain to marvel at forests, wildlife, and stunning vistas. If you’re wondering how to start hiking, it’s not as simple as picking a trail and leaving the house. There’s a bit of additional planning that goes into…
While there are thousands of kilometres of trails throughout the province, trail maintenance in British Columbia is largely managed by small volunteer groups. Hundreds of them, in fact, which doesn’t just include mountain biking and hiking groups, but ATV, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, off-roading, mountaineering, and snowmobile groups. The fact is, there are far more…
Report Wildfires: *5555 (on cell) or 1-800-663-5555 (toll free) More than a year after the village of Lytton burned to the ground, fences still blocked the view of the burned village from the highway. Through the slats, you could glimpse the remains, street after street of devastation, an entire community razed to the ground. A…
In many BC First Nations stories, Thunderbird lives in the highest mountains. A giant bird large enough to catch whales in his talons, he creates thunder by flapping his great wings, and lightning flashes from his eyes. In some stories he carries two snakes beneath his wings that strike out like harpoons with lightning. When…
If you plan to explore BC’s backcountry, chances are you’ll need to use the province’s 620,000 kms of forest service roads (FSRs), also known as resource roads. Crisscrossing the province’s wilderness, these roads were created to provide access to remote areas for industrial activity such as forestry, mining, oil and gas development, and fire access….
Disclaimer: These tips are based on what other hikers have personally found helpful in managing a fear of heights. This is not professional or medical advice. If your fear is severe or interfering with your life, consider speaking with a licensed mental health professional. Always hike safely and within your limits. Fear of heights is…
