day hikes for beginners - presented by fjallraven and outdoor vancouver
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Are you new to hiking in Vancouver? Wondering what the best day hikes are and which gear you need to bring for your outing? Day Hikes Guide for Beginners includes our top 5 picks for day hikes in the Vancouver area, along with some basic safety tips.TRANSCRIPT
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G U I D E T O D AY H I K E SF JÄL LRÄVEN ’ S
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K A R L W O L L O U T D O O R VA N C O U V E R . C A
J E F F P E L L E T I E R J E F F P E L L E T I E R . C O M
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G U I D E T O D AY H I K E S
• What is a ‘Day Hike’
• Top 5 Day Hikes
• Safety & the 10 Essentials
• Other Recommended Gear
• Q&A
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W H AT I S A D AY H I K E ?
• Safely and comfortably done in a day with average fitness, on well-established trails that easily accessible by car
• More than 2 hrs, potentially with significant elevation gain and in wilderness environments - not a ‘walk in the park’
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D O G M T N . N O R T H VA N C O U V E R
• Rating: Easy
• Elevation Gain: Minimal
• Distance: 5 km (return)
• Time needed: 2 hrs
• Season: June to October
• Distance from Vancouver: 30 km
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C R O W N M T N . N O R T H VA N C O U V E R
• Rating: Moderate - Difficult
• Elevation Gain: 375 m
• Distance: ~10 km return
• Time Need: 5-6 hrs
• Season: June to Sept.
• Distance from Vancouver: 12 km
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T H E C H I E F S Q U A M I S H
• Rating: Moderate
• Elevation Gain: Peak 1 (500 m), Peak 2 (590 m), Peak 3 (630 m)
• Distance: 3 km, 4km, 4km
• Time Needed: 3-6 hrs
• Season: March to Nov.
• Distance from Vancouver:60 km
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G A R I B A L D I L A K E S Q U A M I S H
• Rating: Moderate
• Elevation Gain: 810 m
• Distance: 19 km
• Time needed: 5-7 hrs
• Peak Season: July to Oct.
• Distance from Vancouver: 100 km
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J O F F R E L A K E S P E M B E R T O N
• Rating: Moderate
• Elevation Gain: 400 m
• Distance: 11 km
• Time needed: 5-6 hrs
• Season: July to Sept.
• Distance from Vancouver: 180 km
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S A F E T Y & T H E 1 0 E S S E N T I A L S
• Be prepared - plan for the unexpected
• Trip plan - leave it with someone you trust
• Wildlife
• The 10 Essentials
• Other Recommended Gear
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– J O H N M U I R
“The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.”