Resources

Here is an expanded list of the various resources mentioned throughout The Great Hikes of Vancouver eBook. These links are monitored and updated periodically. If a link is broken in the book, it will be updated here.

The Hikes

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Recommended Websites

• Adventure Smart Trip Planner – Checklist to prepare you for each trip
• B.C. Parks Backcountry Reservations – Website for reserving B.C. Parks campsites
• B.C. Provincial Parks – Official website for B.C. Parks
• B.C. Parks Bear Safety– Additional bear safety information
• B.C. Environmental Stewardship Div. Cougar Safety – Additional cougar safety information
• Canadian Avalanche Centre – Avalanche safety information and avalanche  bulletins
• Live Trails – User-updated content on current trail conditions
• Lyme Disease – Health Canada information on Lyme
• Translink – Information on local public transportation/ bus times
• Topographic Map Viewer – PDF topo maps of British Columbia
• Outdoor Vancouver – Author’s website on outdoor pursuits in Vancouver
• Vancouver Sunrise and Sunset Times
• Vancouver Trails – More info on local trails

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Recommended Books

• 103 Hikes in Southwestern BC – Jack Bryceland and Mary & David Macaree
• 109 Walks In BC’s Lower Mainland – Mary & David Macaree
• Easy Cycling Around Vancouver: Fun Day Trips for All Ages – Jean Cousins
• Vancouver Trail Running – Rich Wheater
• 52 Best Day Trips from Vancouver – Jack Christie
• Trees & Shrubs of British Columbia – Christopher Brayshaw
• Plants of Coastal British Columbia – Andy MacKinnon
• Birds of British Columbia – R. Wayne Campbell
• Waterfalls of B.C.: A Guide to BC’s 100 Best Falls
• Outdoor Vancouver Bookstore – A great collection of local outdoor books.

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The Ten Essentials

The Ten Essentials are a MUST for any outing:

1. Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
2. Firemaking kit – waterproof matches/lighter, firestarter/candle
3. Signaling device – whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
4. Extra food and water – 1 litre/person
5. Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
6. Navigational/ Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, cellular phone, satellite phone, hand held radio – fully charged battery) – know how to use them
7. First Aid kit – know how to use it
8. Emergency shelter – orange tarp or large orange garbage bag. These can also be used as signaling devices
9. Pocket knife
10. Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat)

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Recommended Online Gear Retailers

• Live Out There. LiveOutThere.com stocks a lot of great outdoor brands including North Face, Arc’teryx, Patagonia and many more. There is free shipping within Canada and free returns. Also, since they are based in Alberta, tax is only 5%.
• Columbia Sportswear Canada. Columbia has a great reputation for winter coats and gear. Shipping is a flat $7 within Canada.
• Under Armour. UA makes great athletic wear, and I’ve found a lot of their base layers perfect for days in the snow. Free shipping on orders over $49.
• Saxx Underwear. Developed by an athlete and avid outdoorsman, SAXX Underwear was founded with a mission to revolutionize the core staple of every wardrobe. Free shipping on orders over $125.
• Patagonia. A great collection of ethically sourced clothing and gear for all outdoor pursuits. Flat $15 shipping.
• Cabela’s. The go-to store for hunting, fishing and camping gear. Free shipping to store for pick-up, or on orders over $99.
• On Running. Swiss Performance Running Shoes. Soft landing, firm push-off: that’s the core concept behind the new running shoe by On, the young Swiss-based manufacturer.
• Backroad Mapbooks. Backroad Mapbooks is Canada’s top-selling outdoor recreation guidebook series. Get free standard shipping on all GPS maps with code BRMBFREESHIP.