Sunshine Coast Trail North Backpack - Expression of Interest Online Meet

Meeting to gauge interest in backpacking this trail. Sarah Point to Powell River. 3 days 2 nights hike plus travel days and R&R.
52km 1800m.
Will be camping or staying at huts.
Distances per day will be 15 to 20km.
Fly out, hike/walk lots. Eat lots (seafood yummmm). Fly back.
Sign up only if you are very keen. Looking to share accommodation costs.
Note this trail is in the wilderness. Basic facilities on the trail only.

Expected travel dates are August 15 to 20, 2026

Looking to share accommodation and costs. Advanced logistics to book. Some prepayment may be needed for this. Am expecting us to travel to and from the trail as a group.

Preference will be given to those who have hiked/backpacked with me before. Some training trips will be mandatory especially if you haven't backpacked with me before. This is to ensure travel compatibility.

Will need a minimum group of 3 to make this work. Commit only if you are firm as reservations are needed.

About the Sunshine Coast Trail.
Note we will only be doing the North section of the trail from Sarah Point to Powell River.

The Sunshine Coast Trail is a back country hiking experience that stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay. It began in 1992 when a small group of people founded the qathet Parks and Wilderness Society (qPAWS) and started building hiking trails that linked the remaining stands of old growth forests in the region’s front country. The route traverses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal shorelines, along creeks and lakes, through old growth forests to panoramic mountaintops. This provides hikers with the opportunity to experience Powell River’s breathtaking back country with its rich fauna and flora.

This trip is for lightweight backpackers. Overall starting pack weight should not exceed 30lbs total given the distance and elevation for each day.

Any questions, message me.

Your participation in this event means you have read the waiver and by signing up for this event you have accepted the waiver. If you have stated "no" in your profile you will not be accepted to participate. You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being.