Bringing the exact amount of food needed for the West Coast Trail can be tricky because it's difficult to know beforehand how much food you'll eat and if it will be exciting to eat it on the trail. The snacks and meals must satisfy a hiker without dedicating your entire pack to food weight. Here is a breakdown of the meals and snacks we brought and items we'd leave behind next … [Read more...] about West Coast Trail: Exciting Food
Backpacking
Tips, advice and equipment required for short and long-distance backpacking trips.
Backpacking Poboktan Trail Successfully
Backpacking the Poboktan trail successfully presented its challenges, but with determination and perseverance, we overcame them. In the mountains, there's always a chance of snow, especially in June, which we encountered. In 2022, the bridge across Poboktan Creek did not exist. From the parking lot, we walked to the highway, crossed Poboktan Creek, walked by the Warden's cabin … [Read more...] about Backpacking Poboktan Trail Successfully
Stay Positive Backpacking in the Rain
Backpacking in the rain can be a real downer for your mood and well-being. Having appropriate waterproof gear is the first important step to enjoying yourself. Having warm clothing as backup once you arrive at camp and having the potential to make a fire can make all the difference in the world. Most importantly, your attitude can make or break your trip. Remind yourself why … [Read more...] about Stay Positive Backpacking in the Rain
West Coast Trail Tips
I've backpacked the seventy-six kilometre West Coast Trail three times from Port Renfrew (south) to Pachena Bay (north) when I was fifteen, twenty-five and thirty-five years old. I did it with my family the first two times. My partner Kris was thrilled to join my parents and I for the third time. I've learned a lot through my three different backpacking experiences. Below are … [Read more...] about West Coast Trail Tips