Jennie Sprigings
A mountain-hardened Prairie girl living close and connected to the Pacific Ocean, Jennie Spriging’s life centres on her treasures, her strong and passionate daughters. She is driven to adventure by her connected desires to explore and share the wild places close to her Vancouver Island home and to support others in realizing the holistic benefits we all derive from time outside. Along with her partner, Rumon Carter, Jennie spends as much time as possible exploring her backyard and beyond, sharing the stories of these adventures and the lessons they provide on their website, A State of Wild.
Neahkahnie Mountain Trail
Nehalem, Oregon
5.0
3.3 mi
/ 1142 ft gain
This hike can be done as either a loop or an out-and-back beginning from either the North or the South trailhead, both located off Route 101. If opting for the loop you will have to walk ~1 mile on the highway to connect back to your starting point. Since we were hiking with our kids we wanted to avoid the highway portion, and so started and ended at the North trailhead, which has parking dire...
Mountain Biking Hornby Island
Hornby Island, British Columbia
5.0
Hornby Island riding is almost too good to be true. The island itself is charming and laid-back – for its beaches and warm water swimming, it has been described as the Hawaii of the North.Furthermore, the centrally located Mt. Geoffrey is jam-packed with extremely fast, smooth, well graded trails—some of the fastest you will ever ride—which translates to trails that can be ridden both up and do...
Hike to Cream Lake, BC
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
12.4 mi
/ 1312.3 ft gain
The hike to Cream Lake starts at the trailhead for the Bedwell Lake trail, which you can find directions to here.From Bedwell Lake the trail to Cream Lake heads Eastward from the campground (past the outhouse), and begins climbing steadily. Shortly you will reach a waterfall with the trail climbing along the side, once past the top of the waterfall you will find yourself standing on the shore ...
Mountain Biking the Southern Chilcotin Mountains
Squamish-Lillooet A, British ColumbiaFor those in the know, the alpine trails of the South Chilcotin Mountains are known as Mecca for mountain bikers. These will be, guaranteed, some of the best trails you ride in this lifetime.To access the Southern Chilcotins, drive 5 hours north of Vancouver to reach Tyax Wilderness Resort and Spa and float plane base, located on Tyaughton Lake, which functions as the hub of the area. While oth...
Hike to Baby Bedwell & Bedwell Lake
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
5.0
7.5 mi
/ 2132.5 ft gain
Driving: From Campbell River, take Highway 28 West to the bridge over Upper Campbell Lake/Buttle Lake. Do not cross the bridge, but take the road down the East side of Buttle Lake. Follow Buttle Lake road south to Jim Mitchell Lake road which is on the left just after the Thelwood Creek Bridge. Follow this dirt road about 7 km to the trailhead. The road doesn’t typically require a 4×4 but it ...
Hike to Mystic Beach
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
5.0
Head west from Victoria along Highway 14 past Sooke and Jordan River until you see the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail - China Creek trailhead about 5km past Jordan River on the West Coast Road. Ample signage, parking, and outhouses are available here.The trail taking you to Mystic Beach is just one section of the well-known 47km long Juan De Fuca Marine Trail that attracts hikers worldwide. This 2...
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