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Worst Hiking Conditions

By Paul Hazon

In Hiking & Backpacking

November 13, 2011

When I was hiking up Lynn Peak yesterday the conditions were awful. It was raining like crazy, cold and generally miserable. They weren't at all the worst conditions I've hiked in but it made me wonder... "What are the worst conditions other TrekBC members have hiked in and where were they at the time?".

So, I'd love to hear from you about the worst conditions you've ever hiked in!
New Snowshoe Suggestions?

By Blue Peter

In Gear & Equipment

November 8, 2011

I'm looking into buying my own pair of snowshoes this season and not renting like I have done in the past. Can anyone suggest a good pair for me? There seems to be so many out there and some are much more expensive than others. If you pay more, do you get more or am I just paying for advertising etc?
Favourite Snowshoe Destinations

By Paul Hazon

In Hiking & Backpacking

November 7, 2011

As the snow is beginning to arrive for winter 2011 I was wondering what our member's favourite snowshoe destinations are? I think for me it has to be an overnighter to Elfin Lakes. If you get the right weather there's nothing to beat it... especially if there's nobody else staying at the shelter!
Vancouver Running Clubs

By Sonny Masterson

In Running (Road & Trail)

November 2, 2011

I'm interested in training for a marathon (or maybe a half to begin with:P) and I'm wondering if anyone knows of somewhere I can train specifically for this like in a running club or something? I don't mind paying to join a club as long as it doesn't cost too much :) Are there any good clubs in Vancouver?
Best hike

By Javier Martinez Mingo

In Hiking & Backpacking

August 24, 2011

Hi people! my name is Javi, I came to Van last January and I signed up on trekbc website because I like hiking. Unfortunately, I've never been able to join any activity. But now two friends from Spain are coming the following days and we want to hike. We are use to hike in Spain but not here. I've searched the website trying to find the best hike possible, as my friends are staying only a few day and it will be our only chance to hike here. I've found two trails that seem really good: Lions (Bin... more

Sean Powell

In Worst Hiking Conditions - Hiking & Backpacking

November 17, 2011

Hail stones for me! It was in Squamish somewhere and they were like golf balls! There was very little cover so you just had to kind of take it! I actually got a few cuts on my head!
Paul Hazon

In Worst Hiking Conditions - Hiking & Backpacking

November 14, 2011

Lee Grace said:
In Slovakia on day 2 of a 3 day hike heading up a 500-600m switchback trail halfway up the blue sky turned black and within 5 minutes it was hailstones and lightning all around. Ducking for cover for 5 minutes did nothing so up and over to try to find shelter. This storm swept around for about 3 hours on and off until the blue sky came back. It really came from nowhere and the static was crazy. Otherwise I think one of my worst white outs was also on Seymour last May!
Seymo... more
Lee Grace

In Favourite Snowshoe Destinations - Hiking & Backpacking

November 14, 2011

Although a long slog, Garibaldi Lake is stunning in winter once you get up there with some fun lake crossings. But Elfin Lakes is great seeing as its so close and lots of fun to be had short cutting on the way down.
Lee Grace

In Worst Hiking Conditions - Hiking & Backpacking

November 14, 2011

In Slovakia on day 2 of a 3 day hike heading up a 500-600m switchback trail halfway up the blue sky turned black and within 5 minutes it was hailstones and lightning all around. Ducking for cover for 5 minutes did nothing so up and over to try to find shelter. This storm swept around for about 3 hours on and off until the blue sky came back. It really came from nowhere and the static was crazy. Otherwise I think one of my worst white outs was also on Seymour last May!
Lee Grace

In Paddling Desolation Sound in July sometime - Paddling

November 14, 2011

Never did get this one going but its 100% on for next year over a long weekend sometime. I will repost once the snow starts to melt!

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