If you want an introduction to outdoor activities in Vancouver, pick up a copy of Active Vancouver by Roy Jantzen. It’s got local recommendations for hiking, trail running, paddling, snowshoeing, cycling…
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If you’re looking to explore some of Olympic National Park’s rugged coastline, I recommend hiking to Toleak Point from Third Beach. It’s a moderately challenging trail that travels along beaches and…
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Maria Island was one of my favourite places I visited in Tasmania. This little island on the east coast is kind of like a mini-Tasmania, without the people. It has everything…
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No car? No problem! There are actually lots of hikes in Vancouver that you can get to on transit. In fact, some trails are actually better on transit since parking can…
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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…
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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…
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One of the best parts of the Overland Track is the opportunity to take a side trip. It’s a chance to drop your heavy backpack and strike out into the bush…
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While the Overland Track is a wilderness experience, you don’t have to go completely feral: There are huts and campgrounds along the way. The huts provide a dry and warm place…
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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…
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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…
