a few minutes to get my stuff unpacked
and stored. I didn’t bother with the careful
separation of dusty to cleaner stuff like
before, knowing we tough outdoorsy-types
care little for such trivialities. I was jubilant
in my accomplishment and made my way
to the dinner tent.
DaY 6 – Our last day of the adventure.
At times I wondered if I’d been crazy to
do this. I’d never been so dirty or had so
Enjoy Vancouver Island’s finest hikes with our experienced guides.
many adrenaline moments at one time.
Enjoy local west coast cuisine while based at our luxury timber frame lodge.
Our group joked endlessly on the trail as we
reminisced over our previous week. I joined
the laughter and realized I was proud of
myself for doing this trip.
I actually learned to ride and to do it
reasonably well. What’s more, I had the
adventure I was looking for and even saw a
wild grizzly bear.
It was a pleasant nine-mile ride from
Mystic Valley to the awaiting mini-
bus at the Mount Norquay corral. As
we approached the tree line a beam of
sunlight broke through the dense forest
and shone right on me and shea. For a split
second I swore I looked as glamorous as a
movie star.
Please visit our website to see all we have to offer.
Cheyenne Steffen is an Alberta-based
(250) 897-TREK (8735) www.coastaltrekresort.com
freelance writer.
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