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Start your own hiking adventures with these tips from a fellow hiker

Sports March 28, 2020

By: Kim Regala, Staff Writer It’s important that we continue to take care of both our physical and mental health in light of the recent COVID-19 developments. One of the ways I’ve managed to maintain my sanity throughout all of this is by going on weekly hikes. It’s a great way to stay active, avoid large social gatherings, and keep in touch with nature. If you’re someone who has never embarked on a hike, as winter comes to an end and Vancouver welcomes the sun, now, more than ever, is the perfect time to do so. I’ve only been hiking…

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The Hollyburn Peak trail is your next winter wonderland adventure

Sports January 18, 2020

By: Kim Regala, Staff Writer As an avid hiker, the hardest part about transitioning to the colder seasons is saying goodbye to those beautiful summer trails that I’d venture off to on a weekly basis. While there are plenty of…

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Peak Sports Mailbag: Hiking

Sports January 18, 2020

By: Dylan Webb, Sports Editor Hello readers of The Peak sports section, Our Peak Sports Mailbag topic this week is hiking and our host is The Peak’s Sports Editor and hiking aficionado, Dylan Webb.  Thanks so much to all of…

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Peak Sports Mailbag: Spring 2020 Recalibration

Sports January 13, 2020

By: Dylan Webb, Sports Editor Dear readers of The Peak sports section, My name is Dylan Webb, and I’m The Peak’s Sports Editor. I’m writing to you today to discuss the evolution of the Peak Sports Mailbag that we started…

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Hiking at SFU: Pandora & Velodrome Trails

Multimedia November 12, 2019

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Reading break adventures

Peak Web February 18, 2019

By: Sakina Nazarali Things to do during reading break: 1) A Riverdale day tour – For all of you Riverdale fans, I got you! Riverdale fans, you know the franchise in and out. However, you might have felt the feeling of…

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Introducing a hiker’s best friend

Peak Web June 11, 2018

By: Natasha Tar I’m going to be honest: I know absolutely nothing about hiking and I haven’t been hiking in years. Picking up the thick paperback that is SFU alum Stephen Hui’s 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia…

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SFU alum Stephen Hui reaches new peaks with book on hiking

Peak Web June 10, 2018

By: Winona Young  Fast Facts Name: Stephen Hui Pronouns: He / him / his Departmental affiliation: Geography Major (graduated in 2003) Work experience: Former journalist, communication lead for Pembina Institute Star and Chinese Zodiac sign: Scorpio, Year of the Sheep…

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The summer adventurer’s trail guide

Peak Web June 19, 2017

By: Jenna Beetstra Hiking appears to be on the rise, particularly due to the Instagram-worthy shots people climb to the top for. There is a reason our license plates all say “Beautiful British Columbia”; this province truly is a natural beauty…

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