The winter route to First Pump Peak on Mount Seymour is a popular snowshoe trail on the North Shore. The snowshoe route is marked by B.C. Parks and is a nice alternative to the snowshoe trail to Dog Mountain for those looking for a more challenging hike.
Hollyburn Mountain Snowshoe Trail
Hollyburn Mountain (aka Hollyburn Peak) in Cypress Provincial Park is one of the most popular winter trails around Vancouver. On a sunny weekend day, hundreds of people flock to the trail to get some fresh winter air and soak up the spectacular view of the city and surrounding mountains.
The Snowshoe Grind in North Vancouver
Everyone is familiar with the Grouse Grind. Not everyone, however, knows that a winter version of the trail exists. In February 2011, Grouse Mountain Resort opened up the Snowshoe Grind atop the mountain, in the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park.
Dog Mountain Snowshoe Trail in North Vancouver
Dog Mountain is a great snowshoe trail in Mount Seymour Provincial Park. The trek is fairly easy, and as such is a great place to head for a comfortable trek during the winter months. The trail has some ups and downs along with the odd awkward section, but overall this is a flat and beginner-friendly snowshoe trail.
Gear Review: Atlas 930 Snowshoes
I started snowshoeing this season and am loving it. Being able to get up into the mountains on snow covered trails has helped me deal with the hiking withdrawals I used to go through during the winter. I picked up the Atlas 930 snowshoes after looking at some options and have been very happy with […]
Elfin Lakes Winter Trail Snowshoe and Ski Guide
Any snowshoers or ski tourers in Vancouver will likely be familiar with the Elfin Lakes trail. This is a personal favorite for many because of its easy access and spectacular views. The trail is 11km, and will take around 4-5 hours, each way (with great variability depending on conditions).
