How to Hike the West Coast Trail

During summer of 2022 my friends and I decided to hike the infamous West Coast Trail! It was 5 days of bliss, but I wasn't fully prepared... here are some of the things I wish I knew before I left for the trail! I hope it helps, and I hope you enjoy! :D
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By Your Side (Instrumental) - Justin Lee
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Flitz&Suppe - Funkaholic
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Dawn Chaser - Justin Lee
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Sleepy Fish, coa - Penpals Perhaps
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Frozen With Fear - PB&J
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Redefined - Christopher Galovan
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
0:47 - Pack light!
1:42 - Hiking Poles
1:53 - Gaiters
2:40 - How to Pack Food
3:23 - Useful Info
3:36 - Trail Conditions
4:23 - Injuries & Evacuations
4:54 - Wildlife
5:23 - Tide
7:10 - Final Thoughts
7:34 - The Mental Battle
7:53 - Weather
8:26 - It can get tough...
8:48 - Would I do it again?
9:24 - Its not all bad!
9:50 - Memories
11:25 - The Team
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This Video Was Inspired By:
Peter McKinnon
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[@JetpackBear]

Looks like a great trip! Thanks for sharing your experience and giving tips!! Who knows, maybe I’ll brave this challenge one day

[@davidmcky]

Heck yeah! Need a flight proven partner? Let me know! Haha!

[@777cretbo]

Thanks for sharing... what an experience 👏 looks like a fun gruop!!

[@davidmcky]

Thanks!

[@susanzhang2221]

Thanks for the tips and thoughts - I am going to on it this August - hopefully will be dry and sunny😊

[@davidmcky]

Best of luck to ya!! You'll have so much fun!!

[@lukasjohansson8705]

Great, now i know how to hike the west coast trail in 2022

[@davidmcky]

...Uh oh! Whats gonna happen when you try to hike it in 2023...

[@jamiemang44]

I’ve done it three times My dad 20 Great trail Tons of fun !

[@davidmcky]

20 TIMES!? Wow, mad respect for your dad, even three times is super impressive!!

[@layne4376]

I've done it 9 times over the years in a variety of forms. As a 5 day leisurely trek to a 2 day fast pack and even as a yo yo. I would always recommend taking your time. However, it isn't really about the gear. It's about packing needs and not fears. Take enough gear that will keep you warm, dry, and well fed. But nothing more. Share gear if possible. Learn to use trekking poles and use these same poles as the structure to your shelter. Minimze your clothing. It is okay to stink a bit. Start hiking early and make camp late. Moderate your pace. Drink lots of water but don't carry a lot of water. Glad you had a fun time.

[@davidmcky]

9 times! Wow! Well said! I never thought about using your poles as part of your shelter, thats a pretty smart idea! Thanks for the tips :D

[@layne4376]

@@davidmcky Yeah - I'm old...er...; )

[@user-zo8ck6kg1n]

Honestly, this trail looks miserable. I can’t believe how poorly maintained it is and all the mud… I really don’t see the appeal of slogging through a rainforest. I’ll check out some US through hikes instead.

[@davidmcky]

Haha, thats fair enough! It's definitely something people try taking on for the challenge of doing so. I think thats what makes it fun for a lot of people, but yeah, it's not your "nicest" or cleanest hiking experience for sure.