Hiking ExplorePACKS
Richmond Public Library is pleased to announce the arrival of our Hiking ExplorePACKS. Any adult and teen with an RPL Library card may borrow the ExplorePACKS.
The Hiking ExplorePACKS are starter packs, perfect for a fun and educational way to spend time outdoors and appreciate nature!
Each Hiking ExplorePACKS contains the essentials:
- Headlamp
- Bivy sack (emergency blanket & shelter)
- Rescue whistle
- First aid kit
- Emergency radio & charger
- Trekking poles
- Backpack
- Compass
There are 3 types of Hiking ExplorePACKS available to be borrowed:
Hiking ExplorePACK Single Pack
Hiking ExplorePACK 2-Person Pack
Hiking ExplorePACK 4-Person Pack
For more information on what to bring hiking, click here.
These kits are made possible by the support of the BC Parks Licence Plate Program and BC AdventureSmart.
Given the strong community interest and limited number of kits, some customers will experience a wait before a backpack becomes available. We appreciate your patience.
Hiking trips are the responsibility of the individuals checking out the Hiking ExplorePACKS. BC Parks, Adventure Smart, and Richmond Public Library will not be held liable for injury due to the usage of the Hiking ExplorePACKS.
Resources
An overview of the three T’s of hiking outdoors: Trip Planning, Training, and Take the Essentials.
Trails BC assembles and preserves the British Columbian section of The Trans Canada Trail, as well as the expansion, sustainability, and preservation of greenway trails in BC.
An interactive map of trails in BC for general reference for recreation sites and trail conditions.
A camping and hiking guide for BC hiking, including information about recreation sites & trails.
A frontcountry and backcountry guide to hiking in various regions in BC.
Camping and RVing British Columbia Coalition raises awareness of the wide range of camping and recreational vehicle (RV) experiences across BC.
A guide to popular hiking destinations in and around Vancouver.
A guide to recognizing trees in BC.
Where to Hike
A Tourism Richmond guide to hiking in Richmond.
A recreational trail and cycling map of Richmond.
A self-guided nature walk and map of Richmond Nature Park from the City of Richmond.
Visitor information about the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.
Sea to Sky Parks information for Mount Seymour.
Visitor information from MetroVancouver about the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
A MetroVancouver trail map of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
BC Bird Trail has been developed as the leading source of information on attractions, activities, and accommodations related to birdwatching travel in BC.
A Vancouver Trails map of the Dog Mountain hike at Mount Seymour.
A City of Surrey list of nature trails.
A list of 6 forest walks around Vancouver.
An AllTrails list of the best hikes in BC.
Be Prepared
A list of the 10 essentials to bring hiking from the North Shore Rescue.
A list of basic hiking safety tips and equipment from Outdoor Vancouver.
A list of basic hiking safety tips and equipment from Vancouver Trails.
Hiking & Nature Apps
An app containing 200,000+ detailed, hand-curated trail maps.
An app that allows users to take photos of unknown plant (or moss, lichen, and even fungi) and send them to a team of experts for identification.
An app to showcase thousands of trails across the U.S. and around the globe.
A tool used to crowdsource species identification system and an organism occurrence recording.
An application to learn information about plants from photos.
An app with maps and routes for cycling, walking, mountain biking and mountaineering.
Recommended Reads
Hiking
Place Holder
Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia
Eyton, Taryn
Best Hikes Vancouver
Ernst, Chloë
Destination Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia
Hui, Stephen
Waterfall Hikes in Southern British Columbia
Tersmette, Steve
Wild Places
Kimantas, John
Family Walks and Hikes on Greater Vancouver's North Shore
Crerar, Harry
Discover When Hiking
Discover British Columbia
Place Holder
Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
Varner, Collin
Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
Cannings, Richard J.
Popular Wildflowers of Coastal British Columbia
Jennings, Neil L.
Popular Wildflowers of South-Central British Columbia
Jennings, Neil L.
Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Sept, J. Duane
