Winters in the mountains are a tough time for trail running. Maybe not for everyone, but I prefer running high up in the alpine whenever possible. And from October until about June, those places are typically covered in a deep blanket of snow, making running next to impossible. Of course we can still snowshoe up... Read More The post Trails for Winter Trail Running in the Eastern Fraser Valley, Cascades and Canyons appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

Everyone knows the North Shore, up the Sea to Sky, and even the Fraser Valley (well, Chilliwack) as the best areas to hike near Vancouver. But did you know that just 20 minutes beyond Chilliwack is the start of another epic area known as “Hope, Cascades and Canyons”? Not well-known, seriously underrated, and so darn... Read More The post Guide to Hiking in Hope, BC appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

I first experienced Vessi shoes back in 2018 when I did my first review of their original Cityscape shoe. Vessi was just such a rad company making fully waterPROOF knit shoes – stylish, comfy and perfect for our WETcoast weather – so I just had to try them out. Now that they’ve launched a new... Read More The post Gear Review: Vessi Cityscape 2.0 Shoes appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

I first experienced Vessi shoes back in 2018 when I did my first review of their original Cityscape shoe. Vessi was just such a rad company making fully waterPROOF knit shoes – stylish, comfy and perfect for our WETcoast weather – so I just had to try them out. Now that they’ve launched a new... Read More The post Gear Review: Vessi Weekend Chelsea and Weekend Sneaker Shoes appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

A good headlamp is one of the most important pieces of equipment for every hiker. Lack of light is the number one reason hikers call for Search and Rescue, wrongly thinking a cell phone light or other non-technical light will be sufficient. So when Olight reached out to ask me to review another headlamp of... Read More The post Gear Review: Olight Array 2S Headlamp appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

Dragon’s Back (Kw’okw’echíwel Stl’áleqem) – a hiking trail in Hope (Silver Creek), British Columbia Trail Stats Closest City: HopePark/Land: Crown; traditional territories of the Stz’uminus, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Coast Salish and Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux) First NationsDogs Allowed: YesTransit-Accessible: NoCamping Allowed: Yes4 X 4 Needed: NoClass: Half DayRound Trip Trail Distance in KM: 5.8Hiking Time in HR: 3-4Average... Read More The post Dragon’s Back (Kw’okw’echíwel Stl’áleqem) appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

One of the best things to do with kids is hiking. It is a wonderful free activity close to home that creates a memorable bonding experience both you and they will remember always. Younger or older, children of all ages (and their caregivers!) benefit greatly from hiking. It helps toddlers new to walking develop important... Read More The post Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Vancouver appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

Remember my review about the rad local Vancouver company Stoko that revolutionized knee braces for active people, building it right into a pair of tights? (no? read it here!). Well they just added a new version to their product line-up with ultra breathability for your sweatier workouts! The K1 Breathe has all the same great... Read More The post Gear Review: Stoko K1 Breathe appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

Water. Hydration. It is, or should be, one of your top concerns when spending time in the wilderness like hiking, backpacking and camping. Because after air, water is the most needed item for your survival. Inadequate hydration can also lead to physical impairments like cramps, spasms and extreme fatigue which are common causes of accidents.... Read More The post How-To: Water for Hiking, Backpacking and Camping appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more

This is a paid advertisement sponsored by SoCIAL LITE I was introduced to SoCIAL LITE Vodka Sodas last year to test out and share with the hiking community and I must say, they make for an awesome mountaintop cheers. The bubbles and light fruity flavour are refreshing after a sweaty grind up the mountain or... Read More The post SoCIAL LITE Vodka Sodas appeared first on HIKES NEAR VANCOUVER ..read more