Anyone here hiked the West Coast Trail?

[calfzilla]

47mi long? Thats not really anything to brag about. 5 day to do that?

Yeah still sounds cool and fun though. Have a good time no one. IMO Danners should be fine since its only 47 miles, but imagine trail runners may work, either way since its much shorter than I imagined. Have a great time.

[no one]

Sounds amazing. Yes, to the pics! And, I'd totally take way more calories than you're talking about. These things never turn out like they do on the blackboard, and they make no room for contingencies, etc. Better err on the side of safety. Have a great time.

ya bro i agree. for the sake of a few pounds of weight im not going to leave myself short any kind of emergency kit. out there there is nobody. just you.

as for the smoke, not my thing, but wouldnt be totally surprised if some mushrooms and cherry whiskey found it way into our packs

thanks for the well wishes. i'll post it up soon as i get back.

[no one]

Dont worry he will be taking way more food than that (if he actually goes that is), hes just trying to be the superhero.

whos trying?

[no one]

Yeah still sounds cool and fun though. Have a good time no one. IMO Danners should be fine since its only 47 miles, but imagine trail runners may work, either way since its much shorter than I imagined. Have a great time.

ya the water isnt a big deal. its a combination of water and sand that will chew your feet to shit and theres plenty of both on this trek im going to pack trail runners instead of sandals for kicking around camp at night, only adds and extra 1/2 lb that way if i can use them i'll have them. thanks for the best wishes. i'll get you guys some killer photos.

[ukjeff]

whos trying?

Superheros one and all.

[calfzilla]

Let us know if you run into Bob Paris. Bodybuilding related.

[ukjeff]

Let us know if you run into Bob Paris. Bodybuilding related.

Knowing "no one" Im sure Bobs had an invite.

[no one]

Let us know if you run into Bob Paris. Bodybuilding related.

lol will do.

[dr.chimps]

whos trying?

Farking cool! Did you also get to Cuzco?

[Mr Nobody]

I walked up on the trail and took a piss once then walked back.

[no one]

Farking cool! Did you also get to Cuzco?

yessir spent 3 days in Cuzco- 2 acclimatising and one day after drinking beers and relaxing. beautiful city. Spanish influence everywhere. the Inca stonework is truly amazing in it's precision and ability to last for centuries.

I'm going back next August to do the Salkanty trek to MP. that'll be 5 or 6 days I believe. the Inca trail was 4.

have you been dude?!

[dr.chimps]

yessir spent 3 days in Cuzco- 2 acclimatising and one day after drinking beers and relaxing. beautiful city. Spanish influence everywhere. the Inca stonework is truly amazing in it's precision and ability to last for centuries.

I'm going back next August to do the Salkanty trek to MP. that'll be 5 or 6 days I believe. the Inca trail was 4.

have you been dude?!

Nope. My para-traveling days are over. I'm now just a totally jealous guy at this end -ie. all Henry Jones, no Indiana. Bring the pics.

[no one]

Nope. My para-traveling days are over. I'm now just a totally jealous guy at this end -ie. all Henry Jones, no Indiana. Bring the pics.

will do!

[The Showstoppa]

I walked up on the trail and took a piss once then walked back.

Did you buy $500 worth of equipt to do it?

[Mr Nobody]

Did you buy $500 worth of equipt to do it?

LOL. Just walked off no interest.

[The Showstoppa]

LOL. Just walked off no interest.

Maybe I just get hiking because I grew up where we were in the woods most days. Not the trees behind a development.   But the middle of nowhere. 

[dr.chimps]

Maybe I just get hiking because I grew up where we were in the woods most days. Not the trees behind a development.   But the middle of nowhere. 

PO South Banjo Junction?     

[The Showstoppa]

PO South Banjo Junction?     

Actually not very far from where that movie was filmed. 


Wanna go kayaking? 

[Mr Nobody]

Maybe I just get hiking because I grew up where we were in the woods most days. Not the trees behind a development.   But the middle of nowhere. 

Jack King approved.

[POB]

yessir spent 3 days in Cuzco- 2 acclimatising and one day after drinking beers and relaxing. beautiful city. Spanish influence everywhere. the Inca stonework is truly amazing in it's precision and ability to last for centuries.

I'm going back next August to do the Salkanty trek to MP. that'll be 5 or 6 days I believe. the Inca trail was 4.

have you been dude?!

I hear you have to eat coco leaves to breath better to go up to that altitude. How was that?

[che]

yessir spent 3 days in Cuzco- 2 acclimatising and one day after drinking beers and relaxing. beautiful city. Spanish influence everywhere. the Inca stonework is truly amazing in it's precision and ability to last for centuries.

I'm going back next August to do the Salkanty trek to MP. that'll be 5 or 6 days I believe. the Inca trail was 4.

have you been dude?!

Did you fuck any cholas , stud ?

[stuntmovie]

Family members are AVID Hikers ... mainly on the Pacific Crest Trail but I did some research on your trip in the hopes that they would make that hike and hers is some of the initial info I found on the net .... some of which may be of help .....

Jot down the 24 hour emergency number 250-726-3604. Use this only. Not 911.

some cell phones work on the beaches. A more certain option is a marine VHF radio.
hikers have died on the West Coast Trail
rogue waves and surge channels pose the greatest risks
this is not a good hike for those who have never done a long multi-day trip
though it gets a little easier each season, it is still tough
slippery footing causes almost everyone to fall multiple times
few finish this adventure pain-free
you must carry your own heavy pack
you may need to climb 50 huge ladders
miserably exposed, rain and wind is the norm. You need a good tent.
can you handle 6 inches of rain in 12 hours?
summer highs around 14C (57F)
risks of both hypothermia and heat stroke
river crossing are normally no problem
food is available about half way through at km 44.5
bring rope to hang food from a tree or bear pole
more bear-proof food caches have been added
... add a comment here
At C$140/person in 2006 plus C$25 reservation fee, this is by far the most expensive hike in Canada.

It is difficult and a hassle to get a reservation to hike in July and August as only 52 Trail Use Permits are available starting each day

If you don't have a reservation, you can stand-by at the trailhead and try to get your hands on one of the 10 spots/day made available to walk-ons. Normally you can get on the WCT after waiting a day or two. This works well if you are hiking solo or two together, but not for large groups.

If you are dissuaded by these warnings, Juan de Fuca Marine Trail  immediately south of the West Coast Trail is a brilliant alternative hike. We often recommend people stand by to get on the WCT at Port Renfrew and — if they do not get on — hike Juan de Fuca instead which starts in the opposite direction from Port Renfrew.

We have also done shorter hikes on the easier Bamfield end of the WCT exiting at Nitinat Narrows. You must pay the full price for staying even one night on the WCT, however.

After the West Coast Trail many hikers start looking at the far less developed Nootka Trail .

[CalvinH]

Big deal



...you want tough,try climbing Dan18's forehead!

[no one]

Did you fuck any cholas , stud ?

this one was giving me the googly eyes.

i married her and adopted her kid.

[no one]

Family members are AVID Hikers ... mainly on the Pacific Crest Trail but I did some research on your trip in the hopes that they would make that hike and hers is some of the initial info I found on the net .... some of which may be of help .....

Jot down the 24 hour emergency number 250-726-3604. Use this only. Not 911.

some cell phones work on the beaches. A more certain option is a marine VHF radio.
hikers have died on the West Coast Trail
rogue waves and surge channels pose the greatest risks
this is not a good hike for those who have never done a long multi-day trip
though it gets a little easier each season, it is still tough
slippery footing causes almost everyone to fall multiple times
few finish this adventure pain-free
you must carry your own heavy pack
you may need to climb 50 huge ladders
miserably exposed, rain and wind is the norm. You need a good tent.
can you handle 6 inches of rain in 12 hours?
summer highs around 14C (57F)
risks of both hypothermia and heat stroke
river crossing are normally no problem
food is available about half way through at km 44.5
bring rope to hang food from a tree or bear pole
more bear-proof food caches have been added
... add a comment here
At C$140/person in 2006 plus C$25 reservation fee, this is by far the most expensive hike in Canada.

It is difficult and a hassle to get a reservation to hike in July and August as only 52 Trail Use Permits are available starting each day

If you don't have a reservation, you can stand-by at the trailhead and try to get your hands on one of the 10 spots/day made available to walk-ons. Normally you can get on the WCT after waiting a day or two. This works well if you are hiking solo or two together, but not for large groups.

If you are dissuaded by these warnings, Juan de Fuca Marine Trail  immediately south of the West Coast Trail is a brilliant alternative hike. We often recommend people stand by to get on the WCT at Port Renfrew and — if they do not get on — hike Juan de Fuca instead which starts in the opposite direction from Port Renfrew.

We have also done shorter hikes on the easier Bamfield end of the WCT exiting at Nitinat Narrows. You must pay the full price for staying even one night on the WCT, however.

After the West Coast Trail many hikers start looking at the far less developed Nootka Trail .

thanks for this sir- going to look into this one!