Goat Mountain is a relatively easy hike starting at the Grouse Mountain Resort. The trial is well-marked, with a few steep and challenging sections near the summit. The route takes you through forest filled with yellow cedar and hemlock before emerging to great views of Crown Mountain
The Passing of Tim Jones, North Shore Rescue Team Leader
It was shocking to wake up this morning to the tragic news of the passing of Tim Jones. Tim was the team leader of North Shore Rescue, and the public face of the organization.
Lynn Lake Hike in North Vancouver
Lynn Lake is a challenging hike located in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. If you’re looking for a hike with a beautiful vista or pristine, turquoise lake, this is not for you. If you’re looking for something different that presents a hard effort with a little mud and sweat, look no further.
Hiking Mount Bishop in North Vancouver
Mount Bishop is a seldom-traveled, and very challenging hike located near the northern edge of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in North Vancouver. Mount Bishop can also be accessed via the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Given the distance of the overall trip, I recommend doing this one as a bike and hike from Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
The Howe Sound Crest Trail Hiking Guide
The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) is a gorgeous 29 km trail stretching from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove. The trail takes you over multiple summits, offering spectacular views of Howe Sound, The Lions and the beautifully turquoise Deeks Lakes, to name a few. The trail is no walk-in-the-park and is typically tackled as an overnight trip. However, it can be completed in one day. I completed the Howe Sound Crest Trail with a friend as a casual trail run in about 9 hours.
Coliseum Mountain Hike in North Vancouver
Coliseum Mountain is a fairly challenging hike, which offers a striking panoramic view from its alpine summit. Views of Mount Burwell, Burwell Lake, Cathedral Mountain, to the north; Mounts Seymour, Elsay and Bishop to the east; Mount Baker and the Lower Mainland to the south, and; Crown Mountain, Goat Mountain, Mount Fromme, and even Vancouver Island to the west can all be seen from the summit. At an elevation of 1,446 m, it is best tackled late in the summer when most of the snow has melted – August or early September is ideal. The hike begins at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and it is a solid 10 hour hike with plenty of elevation gain.