You can’t take transit deep into the boonies. So when fuel prices skyrocket, the costs connected to accessing those beautifully remote trails rise as well. Overall, I’ve found that transportation costs are usually the priciest part of any multi-day trek (assuming you don`t have to replace any gear). I stumbled upon a few suggestions on ways to prevent petrol prices from ruining your hike:
Car pooling:
There are plenty of hiking groups that have websites, forums or Facebook pages that could provide a way for trekkers in the area to organize trips for larger groups. I’d suggest exercising a bit of caution before jumping into a black-tinted van with a bunch strangers and driving deep into the woods. Perhaps I’m paranoid. Overall, this is a great way to reduce transportation costs, yet people who are seeking out remote and isolated areas may not want to invite a posse to join them on the trail. Kind of defeats the purpose, I think. Plus, not everyone you’re sharing a ride with may want to trek a lesser-known route or head out in the rainier off-season.
I wrote a magazine article about lesser-known parks in the City of Nanaimo. Although seeking out hikes closer to home is a good way to avoid fuel costs, it`s tough to find decent backpacking treks that are a short drive away.
Trails closer to home:
I once wrote a magazine article about ‘hidden parks’ within our city. Nanaimo is an older community with plenty of secret little green spots tucked away on seldom-used roads or at the end of cul-de-sacs. It was a fun piece to write and I hope it motivated some residents to explore areas they hadn’t heard of before. If people spend enough time searching online or asking their local parks staff about lesser-known trails, they’re bound to find something unique. But still, this doesn’t scratch the itch for an exciting multi-day trekking adventure.
Don’t come back:
Then you only have to pay fuel costs for one way, right? OK, we all have to return to work eventually. However, I’d suggest planning a longer, more involved trek rather than driving three hours one way, spending a single night on the trail and then driving another three hours back. I admit, I’ve done this before. Tight schedules and few days off can mean having to choose between a short trek or no trek at all. I hope this year will be different; I want to minimize the distance traveled while maximizing my time in the wilderness. It’ll take a lot of research and planning, but I think I can pull it off.
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