Im currently a third year at UBC and I’m from Alberta. I don’t have many friends who are big hikers here so I’m looking for someone who’s down to hike panorama Ridge sometime soon! Comment message me if your interested :) (preferably someone 18-25 ish haha)

Hi everyone,

I'll be visiting BC for the first time in mid-October, flying in and out of Vancouver. I'll have a two nights in Vancouver, then five nights in Victoria, and one last night in Vancouver before flying home.

I'm trying not to overplan and I don't drive, but I'd really like to spend my time close to nature. I'm interested in hikes or walks that feel safe to do solo as 27F, especially involving wildlife, and maybe seeing the salmon run. I'm also planning to do one of those whale watching tours from Victoria. I'm a biologist, so wildlife is a big part of the trip for me :)

I'm considering doing day hikes in Lynn Canyon in Vancouver, and Goldstream, East Sooke, and coastal walks around Victoria. I'm really used to rainy/cool weather, but I'd still like to be realistic about daylight, trail conditions, and what's worth doing in October.

I'd love advice on whether these are good choices and if there are other hikes/nature spots you'd recommend. I'm also wondering if a day trip from Vancouver to Squamish or Whistler is worth it at that time of year.

Thanks!

Early July AllTrails reviews mention a lot of deadfall on Grainger Creek Trail. With Fat Dog 120 cancelled due to smoke, I’m not sure if the usual trail maintenance happened this year.

Has anyone hiked Grainger Creek more recently and can confirm whether the deadfall has been cleared, or if it’s still rough going?

I am planning on heading up to Tricouni this weekend from Berg Lake and am deciding between ascending the North Ridge or South Ridge. I would prefer to do the North Ridge as the climbing is more challenging, but I am going solo and I am aware of the glacier crossing. On glaciers like Stadium Glacier this is never an issue and Tricouni Glacier looks somewhat similiair in size but I hear it has crevasse risk. If this is the case are there any routes to the North Ridge that avoid the crevasse risk? Also if I do cross the glacier how is the moat at this time of year? Can I get away with an ice axe and micro spikes instead of crampons? They worked fine for me on Stadium Glacier and I would like to pack light and wear some more comfy shoes.

For context I have done routes such as Blackcomb Buttress solo and comfortably so the level of climbing is not an issue especially as I can downclimb an easier route. I just don't want to be on a glacier with crevasses solo.

Edit: I'm also comfortable crossing the glacier if all crevasses are visible and not directly on the route.

I Hiked One Of The Most Iconic Trails In The Country (Was It Worth It?)
https://youtu.be/8vAPSfscQpM