Hiking

Hiking is now one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in North America. Understanding our natural environment, the beauty of nature, and ourselves are examples of why many individuals choose hiking.

Other benefits include:

• Improved mental and physical health.
• A chance to clear our head.
• Exposure to healthy air and sunshine.
• Cardiovascular benefits.
• Losing weight.
• Going beyond the typical "Tourist" sites
• Good for the joints, heart and blood.
• It's relaxing.
• Almost anyone can do it.
• Scenery.

Business hikes are a new way of getting to know yourself, clients, and your team. Hiking puts everyone at a level playing field where one can authentically participate in conversation. Some other advantages include:

• International business visitors experience our backyard.
• Open communication leads to stronger relationships.
• It's something out of the ordinary and therefore is refreshing.
• Summitting together is a extraordinary shared experience.
• It's nice to get out of the office.
• Good health plus greater mental clarity leads to improved productivity.

Some Natural Facts

Lichen love fresh air so if you see it, your lungs are happy. Some lichen is 4000 years old! Think twice before you touch them as they grow only about 1 mm/year. They provide trees with nutrients and are instrumental in preserving old growth trees. The natives used to use Lichen for medicine, food, and dyes.

Moss is hard not to find in British Columbia. With over 700 species, they play a vital role in our rain forests. Both the Alder Maple and Cotton Wood, extract nutrients from moss. Moss was also used by natives for medicine and dyes.

Born from molten rock 90 - 100 million years ago, the Coast Mountain Range in British Columbia is the youngest in the Province.