Wayne Aitken Knihy

The bestselling Blisters and Bliss has been the trekkers guide to the West Coast Trail since 1989. The 75-kilometre trail on Vancouver Island is rated as one of the worlds greatest hikes. In this revised ninth edition, David Foster and Wayne Aitken once again provide a practical and easy-to-use resource for the thousands of hikers who visit the West Coast Trail every year. Combining current and accurate trail information with hundreds of safety and planning tips, this is the ideal guide for novices and experienced trekkers alike.

Each year, thousands of trekkers tackle the 75-kilometre West Coast Trail between Bamfield and Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. And for over 20 years, this book has been the definitive guide to the world-famous trail. This sixth edition is completely up to date and expanded to include the latest on trail information, reservations, travel connections and trekker tips. The illustrations are a delight, and the book includes special sections for northbound and southbound hikers.