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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Trail running is the intersection of running and hiking. Using a fast & light approach you are able to cover lots of ground quickly and visit beautiful and back-country spots in a day before returning home or to camp. It's also a more challenging style of running in which the terrain is rugged, dirty and forces you to adapt to it. Either way it's an incredibly fun activity | Trail running (Mountain Running, Fell Running) is the intersection of running and hiking. Using a fast & light approach you are able to cover lots of ground quickly and visit beautiful and back-country spots in a day before returning home or to camp. It's also a more challenging style of running in which the terrain is rugged, dirty and forces you to adapt to it. Either way it's an incredibly fun activity and Vancouver is a world-class trail running destination. You would be silly not to try it out! | ||
== Objective Dangers == | == Objective Dangers == | ||
The risks of being in the back-country are the same as for hiking. Since you carry less equipment, your safety margins are thinner and you should respect this fact. Hypothermia warrants special mention, in running clothes you are warm while active but if you stop, are unable to continue, and wet your core temperature will drop quickly. As for hiking, always tell a responsible person of your plan | The risks of being in the back-country are the same as for hiking. Since you carry less equipment, your safety margins are thinner and you should respect this fact. Hypothermia warrants special mention, in running clothes you are warm while active but if you stop, are unable to continue, and wet your core temperature will drop quickly. As for hiking, always tell a responsible person of your plan, your expected return time and when/who to call for help. | ||
== Essential Gear List == | == Essential Gear List == | ||
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== Routes == | == Routes == | ||
Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world for trail running. We are very close to wild places, the climate is moderate (rain isn't a deterrent) and the terrain is challenging. Below are a few trail runs worth doing (add more to build this page up!). For ideas on routes check out the [[Hiking Trips]] page. There is also a [quickdrawpublications.com/product/vancouver-trail-running/ guidebook] for Vancouver which you could borrow from a VOCer. | |||
=== Easy === | === Easy === | ||
These trails are well packed, they are close to civilization and have friendly bail options. | |||
==== Pacific Spirit Park ===== | |||
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==== Stanley Park ===== | |||
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=== Intermediate === | === Intermediate === | ||
==== Lynn Valley Loop ==== | |||
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=== Difficult === | === Difficult === | ||
==== Black Tusk ==== | |||
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==== Rainbow Lake ==== | |||
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Revision as of 20:47, 21 January 2015
Introduction
Trail running (Mountain Running, Fell Running) is the intersection of running and hiking. Using a fast & light approach you are able to cover lots of ground quickly and visit beautiful and back-country spots in a day before returning home or to camp. It's also a more challenging style of running in which the terrain is rugged, dirty and forces you to adapt to it. Either way it's an incredibly fun activity and Vancouver is a world-class trail running destination. You would be silly not to try it out!
Objective Dangers
The risks of being in the back-country are the same as for hiking. Since you carry less equipment, your safety margins are thinner and you should respect this fact. Hypothermia warrants special mention, in running clothes you are warm while active but if you stop, are unable to continue, and wet your core temperature will drop quickly. As for hiking, always tell a responsible person of your plan, your expected return time and when/who to call for help.
Essential Gear List
- Running Shoes
- Wool or synthetic clothes. Avoid Cotton
- Good socks (wool)
- Light windbreaker for cool or wet conditions and post-run
- Hat + gloves
- Water; 1 liter /hour activity
- Food; you need electrolytes for runs >1 hour
- A plan, map & compass
- Headlamp
- Positive outlook
Routes
Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world for trail running. We are very close to wild places, the climate is moderate (rain isn't a deterrent) and the terrain is challenging. Below are a few trail runs worth doing (add more to build this page up!). For ideas on routes check out the Hiking Trips page. There is also a [quickdrawpublications.com/product/vancouver-trail-running/ guidebook] for Vancouver which you could borrow from a VOCer.
Easy
These trails are well packed, they are close to civilization and have friendly bail options.
Pacific Spirit Park =
(add details :)
Stanley Park =
(add details :)
Intermediate
Lynn Valley Loop
(add details :)
Difficult
Black Tusk
(add details :)
Rainbow Lake
(add details :)