Join us for a 13-day backpacking trip along British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast Trail, a ~180-km backcountry route stretching from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay.

The Sunshine Coast Trail is Canada's longest hut-to-hut hiking trail, stretching through the pristine wilderness of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. This remarkable trail offers hikers an unforgettable journey through old-growth forests, past crystal-clear lakes, and up to breathtaking mountain viewpoints.

What makes this trail truly special is the network of wilderness huts strategically placed along the route. These rustic shelters provide a roof over your head and a warm wood stove, making multi-day backpacking trips more comfortable and accessible. The trail is well-maintained and marked, but it's still a serious wilderness adventure. Hikers should be prepared for challenging terrain, variable weather, and the possibility of encountering wildlife including black bears, cougars, and wolves.

This is a challenging multi-day backpacking trip intended for hikers who are comfortable spending consecutive days on trail, carrying an overnight pack and hiking over variable and sometimes steep terrain. Previous multi-day backpacking experience is mandatory. Participants will be screened following registration and refunded if required. Participants should arrive prepared for long days, changing weather, early-season trail conditions and the flexibility that comes with wilderness travel.

A non-refundable deposit of $250 CAD is required to secure your spot. This deposit is only refundable if the trip is cancelled by the hosts due to low registration. All refunds (including those issued in the event of host cancellation) are subject to a 5% administrative fee to cover processing costs.

If you need to cancel your participation:

• Cancellations made more than 60 days before retreat start (before April 1, 2027) will receive a refund of any amount paid beyond the $250 CAD deposit, minus a 5% administrative fee.

• Cancellations made 30–60 days before retreat start (between April 1 – May 1, 2027) will receive a 50% refund of the total trip cost, minus the 5% administrative fee.

• Cancellations made within 30 days of retreat start (after May 1, 2027) are non-refundable.

In the unlikely event the trip is cancelled by the hosts due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a full refund minus a 5% administrative fee.

The itinerary is proposed and subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, access, group pace, transportation availability and other factors.

Backcountry huts on the Sunshine Coast Trail are shared public facilities and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Hut accommodation cannot be guaranteed, and participants must be prepared to camp when required.

Daily hiking distances are approximate and may vary.

Ferry, shuttle, water taxi and other transportation arrangements are subject to operator schedules, availability and conditions.

The lead guide has not previously completed the Sunshine Coast Trail. The trip will be planned using current maps, trail information, access updates and route research, and the guide will be supported by appropriate navigation, emergency communication and trip-planning systems.

Group equipment will be distributed among participants for carrying while on trail. Participants are expected to carry their assigned share of group gear in addition to their personal equipment.

Participants are expected to assist with shared camp responsibilities, including meal preparation, clean-up and other routine camp tasks throughout the trip.

SHE Ventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary, route, campsites, hut stays or transportation arrangements as needed.

VANCOUVER PICK-UP & TRAVEL TO POWELL RIVER

Participants will be picked up in Vancouver between 7:00–9:00 AM.

Pick-up can be arranged from:

● Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

● Another pre-approved central Vancouver location

From Vancouver, the group will travel together to the Powell River, with ferry travel and ground transportation coordinated by SHE Ventures.

Upon arrival, the group will check into front-country camp site, complete introductions, review the trip plan, conduct a final gear check and prepare for the following morning’s departure to Sarah Point. Participants will have the option to visit local grocery stores to purchase snacks and lunch items.

Participants should arrive in Vancouver no later than the evening of May 30 unless their inbound flight arrives early enough on May 31 to accommodate the scheduled pick-up window. Exact pick-up locations and timing will be coordinated with participants closer to departure based on individual travel plans.

ARRIVAL & SARAH POINT

Transportation will be provided from Powell River to Sarah Point, the northern terminus of the Sunshine Coast Trail.

After arriving at Sarah Point, we’ll begin hiking south.

Approximate distance: 16 km

A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – ~17.5 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – ~22 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – 19 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – 15 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – 20 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – 14 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – 23 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – 13 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

On trail – 11.5 km. A detailed proposed itinerary (subject to change) will be provided to registered participants.

SALTERY BAY & POWELL RIVER

On trail – 9 km.

Group transportation will be arranged from the Saltery Bay area to Powell River. Exact transportation arrangements will be confirmed closer to departure based on 2027 operator schedules and availability.

Group will overnight at front-country camp site in Powell River. Dinner in town for the group (not included).

DEPARTURE & TRAVEL TO VANCOUVER

Participants will travel back to Vancouver via ferry and ground transportation arranged by SHE Ventures to the below destinations:

● Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

● Another pre-approved central Vancouver location

Arrival will be late evening and participants should not book air travel for this day.