Goat Mountain is a relatively easy hike starting at the Grouse Mountain Resort. The trial is well-marked, with a few steep and challenging sections near the summit. The route takes you through forest filled with yellow cedar and hemlock before emerging to great views of Crown Mountain
Hiking Yak Peak near the Coquihalla Summit
Located in the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area, Yak Peak is a steep granite peak, and has the highest summit on the Zopkios Ridge. Visible from the Coquihalla Highway, Yak Peak is located in the Cascade mountain range and is popular for hikers and climbers alike. Yak offers an arduous uphill climb with beautiful panoramic views of nearby Needle peak, Vicuna and Guanco peaks and many more!
109 Walks In British Columbia’s Lower Mainland Review
109 Walks In B.C.’s Lower Mainland guidebook has been out since 1976, and is a staple on the bookshelves of many casual hikers and walkers around Vancouver. The book went through a revision in early 2014, and I got my hands on a review copy of this current 7th edition.
Hiking the Sea to Summit Trail in Squamish
The Sea to Summit Trail expands upon the already existing Upper Shannon Falls Trail, which is an offshoot of the popular Stawamus Chief hiking trail. The trail is steep, long and challenging. It provides a great workout, and also nice views along the way, including an up-close look at Upper Shannon Falls.
The Sea to Sky Gondola
Located in Squamish, the Sea to Sky Gondola opens up access to new terrain and hiking trails in the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park. Nestled between the already popular Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls attractions, the gondola has been hugely popular since its opening in May 2014.
Skookumchuck Narrows Trail Hike
A B.C. Provincial Park, Skookumchuck Narrows is located in Egmont, on the Sunshine Coast. The park was establish in 1957 and is home to one of the coolest phenomena you’ll find anywhere in British Columbia; the mighty Sechelt Rapids. The word ‘skookumchuck’ itself comes from the Chinook language and means ‘strong water’. To say the water is strong is putting it lightly.
