My friend Owen and I are off to beautiful B.C. to blister our feet and take in the scenery! We'll be hiking the West Coast Trail from the day after it opens--on May 1st-- until whenever we finish (with one day off thrown in, probably the 8th).  We're starting from the easier northern end.  The trail is about 75km long, and includes 25-30 stories of ladders.  It's going to be slippery, muddy, windy, rainy, and lovely.  We can't wait!

here's a map of the route:

alright, so the people in the photos aren't us, since we haven't left yet.  we'll post our own adventure shots when we return (if? haha).  this is the trail itself:

look at those ladders! ack

the beach:

wish us luck! and maybe leave a donation, all of which will go towards wilderness conservation