The trekkers are all converging on the start of the trail today. They’ve been traveling from Vancouver to Port Renfrew via BC Ferries and Victoria, where they picked up Rob Hill. Despite a gloomy west coast weather day – it’s been raining fairly steady all day – spirits are up. The excitement of a new adventure on a historic trail can’t be rained out. Read more
I could not stop humming the old BJ Thomas song “Rain drops keep fallin on my head”, while peering out at the gloom today. For most of the summer the West Coast Trail had basked in sunshine, and now a scant 6 days away, Mother Nature reminded me again of who was really in charge!
For the past 2 years, I have had the pleasure of delivering excited trekkers to the WCT as a driver with Sea to Sky Expeditions. Our guides would do a thorough gear check, which would be followed by a scrumptious, gourmet dinner at the Country Kitchen in Port Renfrew (fresh Fish & Chips please, with Chocolate Avalanche cake for dessert), then it was off to our tents for a night filled with anticipation of the early start the following morning. Read more
Photo credit: Rick McCharles on Flickr
The first annual IBD Adventures West Coast Trail trek will take place from September 6 to 14, 2010. The West Coast Trail is famous around the world with hikers and adventure seekers alike for its rugged beauty and unique challenges. The history of the trail is rich and participants will be sure to create memories that will last their lifetime while raising awareness of intestinal disease and funds for IDEAS. In partnership with Sea to Sky Expeditions, one of Canada’s leading outdoor adventure guiding companies, IDEAS is pleased to offer an IBD Adventures trek in our own backyard. Read more
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