I'll admit it. We've started to use trekking poles. While many people will be in support of this decision, some are likely to ask "why?". The old me certainly wouldn't understand this decision. Maybe I'm getting old, but I have to admit that I appreciate using them. Original Perceptions I used to think that using … Continue reading In Defense of Trekking Poles
Month: March 2015
Sunshine Coast Trail Maps
One of the biggest challenges in planning our Sunshine Coast Trail hike has been finding suitable maps. Ideally I would like a set of maps that covers the entire trail at 1:25,000-50,000 scale, topography, terrain and most importantly - includes the trail on the map. The US is better than Canada in this way - … Continue reading Sunshine Coast Trail Maps
Why the SCT?
When you think about it, the decision to hike the trails you do can be a personal question with no right answer. It's easy to judge a trail or a person hiking it based on some criteria that maybe doesn't matter to someone other than you. It's a bit of a meta experience, but while … Continue reading Why the SCT?
Hello World!
Welcome to Backpacks & Bike Racks! A blog about hiking, biking and other outdoor endeavors. We are a young couple living in Vancouver, BC who enjoy the outdoors. I commute via bike during the week and we hop around town on our bikes on the weekends. We are lucky enough to live in a city with excellent … Continue reading Hello World!
Backpacks & Bike Racks 