I hiked it in closed in feb or march 1981 and open in aug 2007. Both hikes were fine. The only people we ran into in 81 was a 15 person group of the Victoria Runners Club. They were doing it it one day. In 07 Ray Zahab stood out from the masses of hikers as he too ran it in a day.
the hike is 47 miles long?? :D i dont care what month or time of year it is! thats a freaking day hike!! as far as backpacking trips go... try the pct in under 4 months ;) THAT is a hike! Im going to attempt to do the PCT in 2 1/2 months that makes for a 35 mile a day hike, EVERY day for 75 days! trail is 2688 miles! get at it!
I can frequently be seen on this trail during the 'heavy' winter months. Find me sipping a cup of tea beneath the thick forest canopy, crumpets in hand.
nice vid. seems like it was really tough. I heard someone say a senior citizen could do this trail and i hope thats not true cuz im going it in about 8 days and i want a challenge dammit!
You are misrepresenting this trail. A senior could hike this this trail if they were fit, healthy, and knowledgeable. These requirements are true for everyone. The WCT is not a walk in a city park.
you mean you did the hike without cable cars? that's the best part! ;-) next time do it by yourself, without any help, that's the test of true survival! :))
No, we hiked the west coast trail using the cable cars. But, the one over the Walbran River was decommissioned, so we had to wade that freezing cold water.
looks fun
if you're half walrus...
chena3 3 months ago
I'm curious at 4:00 if thats wood or stones that look round & have a circular hole?
The333sunshine 3 months ago
after hiking this in the summer and found it stressful enough its amazing to see people wanting to hike it in the summer. Good job
Cmgolfers 1 year ago
i did it in 2009 and it was an amazing hike definitely want to do it again sometime
keney8888 1 year ago
I hiked it in closed in feb or march 1981 and open in aug 2007. Both hikes were fine. The only people we ran into in 81 was a 15 person group of the Victoria Runners Club. They were doing it it one day. In 07 Ray Zahab stood out from the masses of hikers as he too ran it in a day.
harkmenry 2 years ago
the hike is 47 miles long?? :D i dont care what month or time of year it is! thats a freaking day hike!! as far as backpacking trips go... try the pct in under 4 months ;) THAT is a hike! Im going to attempt to do the PCT in 2 1/2 months that makes for a 35 mile a day hike, EVERY day for 75 days! trail is 2688 miles! get at it!
nsanders1995 2 years ago
Bahah this video makes me laugh.
I can frequently be seen on this trail during the 'heavy' winter months. Find me sipping a cup of tea beneath the thick forest canopy, crumpets in hand.
r32adt3db 2 years ago
@r32adt3db and cock in moth
fidellah23 6 months ago
Haha, WEST COAST TRAIL IS HARDCORE.
Comon man, don't take yourself so seriously.
alpha3939 3 years ago
Have YOU done it? In winter? Then shut up.
andy65guitar 2 years ago
Yeah I have. This guy is a joke though, look him up.
alpha3939 2 years ago
nice vid. seems like it was really tough. I heard someone say a senior citizen could do this trail and i hope thats not true cuz im going it in about 8 days and i want a challenge dammit!
sneakyguy43 3 years ago
At least you were with two girls to keep you warm hehehe
kobracom77 3 years ago 3
Thats the only way to hike the West Coast Trail in the winter. Off Season.
gchicalo 3 years ago
crazy
kiedman 3 years ago 2
Haha, cool trip but not as hardcore as you are pitching it.
hoofenshnoz 3 years ago 2
I beg to differ. One slip and we would have been in a world of hurt. With search and rescue mad as hell.
gchicalo 3 years ago
have you hiked the trail?
yennun 2 years ago
Yes, many people have drowned swimming Nitnat Narrows. Not recommended. All of the boardwalks were like ice (slippery) too.
gchicalo 3 years ago
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MATTBOSLEY 3 years ago
I didn't see any senior citizens in the water as I swam the Nitinat Narrows in January.
gchicalo 3 years ago
You are misrepresenting this trail. A senior could hike this this trail if they were fit, healthy, and knowledgeable. These requirements are true for everyone. The WCT is not a walk in a city park.
mpw1971 3 years ago
very cool video...if i go i think ill try it in summer though...
snowbiker111 4 years ago 2
Good idea. Hiking the West Coast Trail in the winter is against the law, or at least, against the rules.
gchicalo 4 years ago
you mean you did the hike without cable cars? that's the best part! ;-) next time do it by yourself, without any help, that's the test of true survival! :))
parrotgypsy 4 years ago 2
No, we hiked the west coast trail using the cable cars. But, the one over the Walbran River was decommissioned, so we had to wade that freezing cold water.
gchicalo 4 years ago
It does not look that hard ! especially if a woman can do it !
sativa303 4 years ago 2
The west coast trail in the winter had challenges, but much of it was easy. Sure, you too could hike the west coast trail.
gchicalo 4 years ago
You 3 ROCK! Janna loves cold weather.
HikerRuss 4 years ago 2
That's why she's in Norway.
gchicalo 4 years ago
You 3 ROCK ! Janna must love the cold.
R.
HikerRuss 4 years ago 2
Yup. The water was cold! But the rest of the hike of the West Coast Trail was not too bad. Warm fires at night!
gchicalo 4 years ago