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Ready to Get Muddy? Trail Running in Vancouver

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on April 11, 2017

Sky Pilot Photo: Coast Mountain Trail Series – Brian McCurdy Photography

To describe me as fleet of foot would be a grave injustice to all those with feet! My hiking style could best be characterized as a “passionate saunter”. Granted, my fitness level isn’t what it used to be but, in all honesty; I prefer to stop and smell the roses, communing with nature along the way. Last spring, while hiking the infamous Chief in Squamish, I distinctly remember being overtaken by a runner. This incredible human specimen was literally running up and down the Chief. I stopped and stared in sheer disbelief. My curiosity was peaked, and I became determined to explore the world of Trail Running.

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Ready to Get Muddy? Trail Running in Vancouver

Got Mud? Hiking the Big Cedar Trail to Kennedy Falls, North Vancouver

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on May 7, 2016

Kennedy Falls Photo: Flickr, Colin Knowles

Mount Fromme, a mecca for local mountain bikers is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the North Shore, but don’t be fooled by the men and women riding the trails. Day hikers are also welcome in the area and the Big Cedar trail to Kennedy Falls is a must see. Who can resist a 600+ year old red cedar, cascading waterfalls, boulders, deadfall and creek crossings? I know I can’t!

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Got Mud? Hiking the Big Cedar Trail to Kennedy Falls, North Vancouver

Sunrises, Sunsets & History – Cycling Langley’s Fort to Fort Trail

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on January 28, 2016

Photo: R. Weiss

Interested in time travel? An outing to Fort Langley is an opportunity to journey back in time to the 1800’s. As a closet history buff, I thoroughly enjoy a day exploring the Fort Langley National Historic site. Founded in 1827 as a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post, this site is considered by some to be the birthplace of British Columbia. It is almost surreal that within minutes from Vancouver you can feel so removed from big city living. While strolling through the grounds, I could almost hear the blacksmith forging his products and visualize fur traders trading their pelts at this post.

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Sunrises, Sunsets & History – Cycling Langley’s Fort to Fort Trail