Description
Backpacking on Vancouver Island: The Essential Guide to the Best Multi-Day Trips and Day Hikes by Taryn Eyton
288 pages
April 2, 2024
Greystone Books
Discover 35 of Vancouver Island’s best day hikes and overnight trips.
Vancouver Island is home to legendary backpacking routes, and this expertly researched book takes you to the best of the best, whether you’re looking for a weekend trip to a mountain peak, a multi-day adventure to a secluded beach, or an easy day trip to a waterfall. The author, Taryn Eyton, is an experienced backpacker and Leave No Trace Master Educator. In addition to sharing the best backpacking routes on the Island, she provides practical advice to promote fun wilderness experiences and minimize your environmental impact.
Every featured backpacking trip includes:
- Elevation, distance, and time information
- Route descriptions and trail maps
- Points of cultural and natural history
- Tips on where to camp and where to find water
- Information about fees, permits, and reservations
Signed Copies and Personalization
All books are autographed by the author. If you want to request a personalized inscription (e.g. “Please address it to John because he is just getting started with backpacking”) please leave me instructions in the Order Notes field on the Checkout page.
Shipping
All orders are hand-packed in recyclable mailing envelopes and shipped by me from my home office in Squamish.
Due to my travel schedule, your order will be shipped 2-10 business days after it is received.
All Canadian orders will be sent Xpresspost via Canada Post. Your tracking number will be emailed to you after your order ships.
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