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Finish the Sentence: West Coast Trail

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Regarded as one of the best and toughest hikes on the planet, the 75km trail on Vancouver Island passes spectacular scenery along the rugged west Canadian coastline. Here are some of the people who shared my adventure.



Kyle
I am inspired by: The pursuit of lifelong happiness
I regret: Periods in my life when I could have been a better son,
Today I am grateful for: oyfriend and person.

Chris
I am inspired by: A smile that can light up the room
I regret: Not convincing my family to move to the West Coast
Today I am grateful for: Dry socks

Andrew
I am inspired by: Nature
I regret: Not doing the WCT with my wife when I lived out here
Today I am grateful for: Chez Moniques


James
I am inspired by: Enjoying life
I regret: Not always being there for those who needed me
Today I am grateful for: Knowing that someone will still love me when I get home, no matter how badly I smell

Julia
I am inspired by: Potential
I regret: Self doubt
Today I am grateful for: Change

Al
I am inspired by: Fire
I regret: Abusing drugs
Today I am grateful for: Camping on the West Coast


Tara
I am inspired by: Bob Dylan
I regret: Not bringing a warmer sleeping bag
Today I am grateful for: This fire

Erin
I am inspired by: How open everyone is on the Trail
I regret: Snowshoeing without sunscreen
Today I am grateful for: Tomorrow's weather forecast

Russ
I am inspired by: That old guy I saw hiking the Trail
I regret: Sharing a condo with a close friend
Today I am grateful for: Good company


Ellen
I am inspired by: The guys who built this tarp shelter
I regret: Not bringing vodka
Today I am grateful for: Your fire

Amber
I am inspired by: Beauty
I regret: Sitting too close to the fire
Today I am grateful for: The sand being soft enough to walk barefeet

Barb
I am inspired by: The intensity of the people who made this Trail
I regret: All the things I left behind
Today I am grateful for: The sun, scenery, and tidal pools


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