It is hard to believe it has only been just over two years since I created the Hikes Near Vancouver community. The platform has grown into so much more than I ever could have hoped for. I have met so many incredible people through HNV, and have seen thousands of others connect with each other,…

There’s nothing quite like backpacking. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, your mind feeling lighter and freer with each passing day as you venture farther and farther into the wilderness. Carrying everything you need for such adventures is rarely an easy task though. Food and water take up half the weight of most…

As the days get colder, I’m reminded of the importance of always being prepared when out adventuring in the mountains. As AdventureSmart says, “no one ever expects to get into trouble outdoors. But, a turn in the weather, mistake in judgment, unexpected injury, equipment failure, or sudden nightfall can quickly change any recreational outing into…

Hikes Near Vancouver is thrilled to partner with BC AdventureSmart and LOWA Canada to challenge you to explore our local mountain trails safely and well-prepared. Anytime during the month of September, hike up to Joffre Lakes and post a pic at any one of the three lakes showing us at least one of The Essentials…

HNV + TNFV Hike Challenge: Lynn Peak   Hikes Near Vancouver is thrilled to partner with The North Face Vancouver to challenge you to explore our local mountain trails. On Saturday July 28, 2018, hike up to Lynn Peak and post a pic on Instagram from the top using hashtags #thenorthfacevancouver and #hikesnearvancouver to be…

Hikes Near Vancouver is thrilled to partner with local Vancouver publishing company Greystone Books and author Stephen Hui to help you learn about more amazing hikes near Vancouver. From now through Victoria Day May 21, 2018 you can enter to win a copy of the much-anticipated book 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia. Find…