backpacking
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How to Make Backcountry Camping Reservations in BC in 2026
British Columbia’s wilderness is spectacular, so it’s no surprise that backpacking and backcountry camping are popular. I’ve been backpacking in BC for decades (and I even wrote a book about it), so I’ve put together a complete guide on how to make backcountry camping reservations in BC. While there are…
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25 Easy Backpacking Trips In BC For Beginners
British Columbia’s backcountry is gorgeous, making day hikers wish they didn’t have to leave. The next logical step is a backpacking trip, but it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why I put together this list of easy backpacking trips in BC. I’ve been backpacking in BC…
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Della Falls Trail Hiking Guide (Vancouver Island Backpacking)
The 32 km-long Della Falls Trail takes hikers through a beautiful river valley deep in the mountains of Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. From your riverside campsite, hike to the base of the falls or a spectacular viewpoint on the Love Lake Trail. At 440-metres-tall, Della Falls is one…
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Tatchu Trail Guide: Vancouver Island Coastal Backpacking
If you’re looking for a challenging and remote coastal hike on Vancouver Island, check out the Tatchu Trail. It’s a rough route along the Tatchu Peninsula where you are unlikely to encounter other hikers. Most of the route is on the coast, with a few rough inland sections. The highlights…
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Overland Track Packing List: Everything You Need to Bring
Packing for the Overland Track can be a little bit confusing. I did lots of gear research before I walked the Overland Track. I managed to put together a backpack full of gear that wasn’t too heavy or bulky, but still kept me warm and dry in Tasmania’s fickle (and chilly)…
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Overland Track Transport: How to Get There
I actually found organizing transport to the Overland Track one of the most complicated parts of my hike. There are a few different options for getting to the start and getting back from the finish, and it can be hard to figure out which one makes the most sense for…
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10 Overland Track Side Trips
One of the best parts of the Overland Track is the opportunity to take a side trip to a lake, waterfall, or peak. It’s a chance to drop your heavy backpack and strike out into the bush for a few hours (or days!). Here’s my guide to 10 different Overland…
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Overland Track Huts and Camping
While the it is a wilderness experience, you don’t have to go completely feral: There are huts and campgrounds along the Overland Track. The huts provide a dry and warm place to sleep, cook and socialize. But they definitely aren’t luxury accommodations so you still need to be prepared to…
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6-Day Overland Track Itinerary (Plus More Itinerary Options)
Due to the way the huts and campgrounds are spaced, most people take 6 or 7 days to complete the Overland Track, including side trips. When I was planning my trip I worked out tons of Overland Track itinerary options. But then I sprained my ankle a few weeks before…
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Overland Track Section-by-Section Overview
The Overland Track is a 65-80km multi-day trek over Tasmania’s high mountain plateau. Along the way you’ll pass through many different ecosystems, climb up a few mountain passes, get some amazing views and stay in rustic huts and campgrounds. I hiked the trail in February 2019 and had an amazing…
