The road chose me Going where others don't dare

Produly with the ever growing yellow line... 19

Comments make for a very happy Dan

Reading books by Ted Simon, Bruce Kirkby and Jon Krakauer gave me the courage, inspiration and determination to actually live my dreams, not just dream them. Early on during my planning and organization I...

The not so mighty Tsusiat Falls 2

The West Coast Trail Pt. 2

(Be sure to read part 1 of my West Coast Trail story before reading the following) We are the only people in camp when we return from our walk to the Carmanah Giant, everyone...

Roger and Mike in a cable car 13

The West Coast Trail Pt. 1

Mike and I have been wanting to hike The West Coast Trail together ever since we came to Canada a few years ago. Severe weather a couple of winters ago delayed the opening of...

Sloquet Hot Spring waterfall 11

Sloquet Hot Spring

Always on the lookout for more hot springs, Mike and I camp a night at Sloquet Hot Spring. We arrive and setup just as the sun is going down. We both freak out a...

August Jacob’s Hot Spring 8

August Jacob’s Hot Spring

During my previous trip to the area with Mark, we tried to find the much rumored August Jacob’s Hot Spring. The spring is supposedly on Frank Creek, which is the only direction given. Our...