hiking
Backcountry education starts with us
September 23, 2024By: Abigail Streifel, SFU Student For many in BC, adventuring outdoors is practically second nature. A hike can be the perfect way to stay active while appreciating the natural beauty of Coast Salish lands. However, knowledge of the 10 essentials and trip planning is lacking in BC, despite education efforts being made by search and rescue organizations. Many of our pastimes are centred around the outdoors, yet we’re still not as informed as we could be. Overestimating your preparedness can land anyone in a dangerous position. In early September, three hikers were rescued from the North Shore mountains after spending…
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The ABCs of Hiking Safety
September 25, 2023by: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer With summer ending, rain coming, and the sun setting earlier, hiking is bound to become an activity that’s done less and less — some may refer to this as “shoulder season.” Hiking during this time…
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Why I no longer call myself a “peakbagger”
March 27, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: brief mention of ableism. I’ve been fascinated with mountains ever since I can recall setting my eyes on one. There’s something so bold about local peaks that I’ve never been able to fully…
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BC needs better backcountry education
October 27, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Outdoor recreation is steadily growing in popularity. Due to business closures and social distancing restrictions during COVID-19, BC’s regional parks saw a 61% increase in use in 2020. More people enjoying outdoor spaces is arguably…
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The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia hosts webinar on mindful outdoor use
October 6, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia hosted a webinar on July 20 on “cultivating responsible recreation practices.” The discussion focused on fostering mindful outdoor practices, and was triggered by the environmental and social impacts…
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Dangerous Heights: We need to respect local mountains
September 8, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor For those living in BC, local mountains may appear accessible enough to negate their risks. Towering peaks over 1,500 meters high are an hour’s drive from most major cities, and can be summitted in three…
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Abilities Expo 2022: Connecting community in the midst of a pandemic
June 6, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer Being disabled can be isolating. From having a limited capacity for events to experiencing accessibility barriers, disabled people often find themselves disconnected from community. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this disconnect for many disabled people, which…
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Former Peak news editor’s third hiking book hits the stands
May 31, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer Stephen Hui, former news editor for The Peak and SFU alumni, launched his latest of three hiking guidebooks, titled Best Hikes and Nature Walks with Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia on May 17, 2022.…
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Escape into the woods of Minnekhada Park
January 21, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer I’ve never hiked and living in BC makes this feel like a waste. I always admired Instagram photos from afar, but was too scared to give it a shot. I worried about all sorts of…
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Take a hike! Here are some of our favourites
January 20, 2022By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate SFU’s Burnaby campus is set at the top of Burnaby Mountain. This is the source of much grief in the winter months for students who need to walk up or down if buses fail (if…
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