Category: Hiking & Backpacking

Time in Nature at Orca Camp – it’s What the Doctor Ordered

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More and more as we live in our hyper-connected world we’re losing touch with the natural world around us. So much so, that Canadian doctors have recently started prescribing “get out in nature” to their patients.
Spend any time outdoors and you’ll immediately begin reaping the benefits: increased creativity, reduced stress, better sleep and cognitive function. It’s true: time spent exploring in …

Where the West Coast Trail Story Begins

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There are countless tales of adventures you could tell about Canada’s West Coast Trail: stories about the hike of a lifetime; a bucket-list experience. Reports of a journey reserved for those who can meet and overcome the unique challenges presented on the trail; legends, really, of an experience not for the faint of heart, and not to be undertaken alone. But did you know long before the West Coast Trail became the legendary hike it is today, its story begins …