Winters in the mountains are a tough time for trail running. Maybe not for everyone, but I prefer running high up in the alpine whenever possible. And from October until about June, those places are typically covered in a deep blanket of snow, making running next to impossible. Of course we can still snowshoe up…
Tag: Winter
GIVEAWAY! Win Hillsound Equipment Trail Crampons
Hikes Near Vancouver is thrilled to partner with local Vancouver company Hillsound Equipment to keep you hiking year-round. From now until March 7, 2018 you can enter to win a pair of Hillsound Equipment Trail Crampons! HOW TO ENTER INSTAGRAM post Follow Hillsound Equipment Follow Hikes Near Vancouver Like the post (1 entry) Tag…
Salt Spring Island Hiking Getaway
This past BC Family Day weekend, myself and some of my “Group Hikes Near Vancouver” crew (such awesome people!) hiked Salt Spring Island. Read on below for some information about our adventures including where we camped, some awesome Salt Spring Island hiking trails, a bit of island history and more. New photo by Kristine Krynitzki…
Where to Hike When it’s Raining
Wondering where to hike when it’s raining? Or if you can even bring yourself to do it? I get it. It’s that time of year again in Vancouver. It seems like every day you look out the window it’s rain, rain, rain. The clouds are so thick it’s pretty much always dark out. You may…
Snowshoe Trails Near Vancouver
Snow often covers our high elevation hiking trails from November until April (give or take a bit depending on the year and area) but that doesn’t mean we have to stop hiking. Hiking in the snow is really fun, and gives us a different perspective of these beautiful areas. Read on below for a list…
Gear Review: Kahtoola MICROspikes
The days are shorter and snow is falling over our mountains but that doesn’t mean hiking has to stop. Get yourself a pair of crampons like Kahtoola MICROspikes! A small, lightweight traction device you put over your boot, crampons are a must-have addition to your winter hiking gear giving you grip to safely hike on…
Snow-Free Winter Hikes Near Vancouver
Not into snowshoeing? Lucky for you, Vancouver doesn’t often get snow at sea level so we usually have lots of great snow-free hikes near Vancouver year round. Below are 10 great trails you can hike in the winter that are probably clear of snow, or have just a little bit you can walk on without…
Snowshoeing for Beginners
I get it. I, too, was there just a few short years ago. You love hiking and really want to get out there but snow is now covering the trails you once frequented. You think “maybe I’ll give it a shot, maybe there isn’t too much snow, I can still hike it” only to be…