Hike the West Coast Trail with Blisters and Bliss

Tips 'n Tales About the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island

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From the Blisters and Bliss Team

David Foster, Wayne Aitken & Nelson Dewey

Since the first edition of Blisters and Bliss was published in 1989, more than 35,000 copies in six editions have been sold worldwide. Success has given us celebrity status out on the trail. Each year, we trade more and more stories around our campfire. Tips 'n Tales is an attempt to share some of our stories.

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LINKS
I keep adding to this list. Let me know if something doesn't work.
Of Mice and Men
Some insights on dealing with tiny rodents.
Rain, Rain Go Away
All about the persistent discomfort of rain and the threat of hypothermia.
A Lady and A Rose
About the Lady Rose and the trip between Port Alberni and Bamfield.
The Beach Boogie
The WCT has every imaginable kind of beach. You walk 'em all!
On the Wild Side
Herein we tell of some of the more unusual tales of the trail.
Fancy Falls and Pirouettes
Everyone suffers a fall or two. How did yours measure up in the after telling?
High on Adrenaline
Adrenaline Creek and the surge channel have a reputation.
Many accidents have happened at this crossing and at least one life has been lost.
Ladder, Ladder on the Wall
There may not be another trail in the entire world with ladders the likes of these!
The Tides They are a'Changing
The tides are always in the back of your mind. Is my tent high enough? Do I have enough time?
Morning Images
Here's a little bad poetry. Read at your own risk!
Gender Bender
How are women managing on this arduous journey?
Aged is Best
We've run across some very old hikers over the years. Here's the story of one.
Food Stuffs
A further review of the dining style of Wayne and Dave. Back off Martha, and take a valium.
Favourite Sites
Wherein we divulge our favourite campsites along the WCT.
The Fastest Hike
I hear there are folks who run it in a single day. Here's a story about a couple of guys who came close.
The West Coast Trail Revisited
Here's a rather longish "history" of the trail since it became a park.

Send an email to Dave at davefoster@shaw.ca