TOP BACKPACKING DESTINATION: Vancouver Island is home to a plethora of legendary overnight hiking trails, which are among the most popular in the country. AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE: Author Taryn Eyton is an experienced backpacker, a Leave No Trace Master Educator, and the author of Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia . Her popular website, happiestoutdoors.ca, is a trusted source for backpacking information, with over 30,000 followers across her social media and newsletter. VARIETY IN TRAILS: This guide features everything from short overnight and weekend trips to multi-day adventures, with scenery ranging from mountain peaks and dramatic waterfalls to remote beaches and old-growth forests. POPULAR TRIPS & OFF THE BEATEN TRACK OPTIONS: Includes information and tips for hiking popular routes like the West Coast Trail and Juan de Fuca Trail, as well as more challenging and remote options, such as the Forbidden Plateau Traverse and Crest Mountain Trail. ACCESSIBLE, PRACTICAL ADVICE: Eyton includes information for backpackers of all levels on everything from equipment and permits to trail descriptions, how to set up camp, where to find water, and more. LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES: Provides information and advice on how to reduce your environmental footprint on the routes and protect the fragile ecosystems in our outdoor recreation areas.