WCT: Prep List- HK Plan/ West Coast Trail Prep and things to know
When you book: Before you book your WCT reservation, there are three items you need to work out ahead of time: Whether you want to do the trail South-to-North or North-to-South, The number of days you plan to do the trail in, and The number of people in your group. You need to know this […]
West Coast Trail – Packing List – What to pack for the West Coast Trail
So, you’re doing the West Coast Trail. The first question I asked myself, what do I pack for my west coast trail adventure? What do I need to bring with me on this epic hike? I mean, I’m carrying a good 40% of my weight. What’s worth it to bring? What is a want vs […]
WCT: Day 8 Michigan Creek to Pachena Bay
Date Completed: Thursday 2018 July 26 Distance (According to GPS): 12.1 km Time: 3 hr 23 min Elevation Gain: + 699m – 869m West Coast Trail KM’s: KM 12 to KM 00 Map of the Route & GPS data: Yes!! Click here for Route Best Description of the Day: Up Down Up Down BEER! Day 8: […]
The West Coast Trail Hike: Guide to a Hike of a Lifetime
West Coast Trail Hike Guide: Fact’s, Tips, Itineraries and Planning The following is our trip report for the epic and beautiful hike along the West Coast Trail WCT in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Vancouver Island, BC. There are many great resources on Parks Canada for what to plan and to pack. We’ve linked in the […]
WCT: Day 7 Tsusiat Falls to Michigan Creek
Date Completed: Wednesday 2018 July 25 Distance (According to GPS): 13.2 km Time: 4 hr 39 min Elevation Gain: + 585m – 544m West Coast Trail KM’s: KM 25 to KM 12 Map of the Route & GPS data: Yes!! Click here for Route Best Description of the Day: Eye of the Tiger Day 7: Tsusiat […]
WCT: Day 6 Dare Beach to Tsusiat Falls
Date Completed: Tuesday 2018 July 24 Distance (According to GPS): 14.4 – 15 km Time: 5 hr 19 min Elevation Gain: + 537m – 556m West Coast Trail KM’s: KM 40 to KM 25 Map of the Route & GPS data: Yes!! Click here for Route Best Description for the Day: Day 6: Dare Beach […]
WCT: Day 5 Carmanah Creek to KM 40 Dare Beach
Date Completed: 2018 July 23 Monday Distance (According to GPS): 1.37km + 5.59km = 6.96km Time: 32min + 2hr 45min = 3hr 17min Elevation Gain: + 264m – 269m West Coast Trail KM’s: KM 46 to KM 40 Map of the Route & GPS data: Yes!! Click here for Route Best Description for this Day: Scene […]
WCT: Day 3 Camper Bay to Walbran Creek
Date Completed: Saturday 2018 July 21 Distance (According to GPS): 10.4 km Time: 5 hr 43 min Elevation Gain: + 357m – 371m West Coast Trail KM’s: ~KM 62 to ~KM 53 Map of the Route & GPS data: Yes!! Click here for Route Best Description of this Day: Up down Up down Up down […]
WCT: Day 2 Thrasher Cover to Camper Bay
Date Completed: Friday 2018 July 20 Distance (According to GPS): 8.64km Time: 6 hr 15 min Elevation Gain: + 524m – 499m West Coast Trail KM’s: KM 70 to KM 62 Map of the Route & GPS data: Yes!! Click here for Route Best Description of this Day: Team Wooden Fish Day 2: Thrasher Cove to […]
WCT: Day 1 Gordon River to Thrasher Cove
Date Completed: Thursday 2018 July 19 Distance (According to GPS): 6.60 km Time: 3 hr 35 min Elevation Gain: + 447m – 395m West Coast Trail KM’s: KM 75 to KM 70 Map of the Route & GPS data: Yes!! Click here for Route Best Description of this Day: Bohemian Rhapsody Day 1: Gordon River to […]