If you can walk for about 1.5 hours without resting, you have built up some stamina; you are ready to tackle a short hike. I would recommend hiking the trails in Pacific Spirit Park (UBC) or on the North Shore, Seymour Demonstration forest and Lynn Canyon next on your way to your Hiking lifestyle.
In Pacific Spirit Regional Park there is a unique blend of ocean views, ravines and creeks and fabulous coastal forest. I like to start my hike from Spanish Banks where I can get a quick stretch on the beach to warm-up and prepare for the adventure. Park at the 2nd to last parking lot on Marine Drive heading up to UBC; it’s one of the few places left in the city where it's still free to park.
The trail begins with a climb up a winding dusty trail. Vine Maple, Elderberry, Western Hemlock and Salmonberry bushes surround you as you make your way up the trail. As you continue along Spanish, the trail meanders and levels off; a quick look back and you can see the beach, ocean and mountains urging you on.
Come join me on my Hike of the month, Saturday May 28, at 1:00pm, Pacific Spirit Park trails, open to women aged 19 and older. It's a 2 hours hike, suitable for most fitness levels and ages, in this beautiful coastal forest. To register for this hike, email me at info@gaiaadventures.com or call 604 329.1257 (max 15).
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Boot camp class: for Nice and Friendly People: ongoing Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:00pm False Creek park. Classes run weekly during the summer. You can join in anytime for only $50/4 classes. Email or call 604 329.1257 to register
Hike of the month: Saturday May 28, at 1:00pm, Pacific Spirit Park trails, open to women aged 19 and older. To register for this hike, email me at info@gaiaadventures.com or call 604 329.1257 (max 15).
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