Stephen Hui Books, Events, Safety

Event: Survive Outside with Destination Hikes & AdventureSmart (June 21)

Survive Outside with AdventureSmart

Going hiking? Did you remember to leave a trip plan and pack the essentials?

To help you enjoy the trips and trails in Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia as safely as possible, I’ve teamed up with AdventureSmart to present a free webinar on hiking safety.

I’ll present some safety tips, and we’ll hear from Sandra Riches, executive director of B.C. AdventureSmart, a program funded by the B.C. Search and Rescue Association. Thanks for your outdoor safety leadership, AdventureSmart!

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Reddit AMA: Destination Hikes (June 10)

Mount Elphinstone. Photo: Stephen Hui
Mount Elphinstone. Photo: Stephen Hui

Got questions about Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia?

Take part in my Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Thursday, June 10 (12 p.m.–3 p.m. PDT), and I’ll try my best to answer them.

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Event: Destination Hikes book signing & Wanderung picnic at Trout Lake (July 7)

Book signing event

Mark your calendars! On July 7, you’re invited to my outdoor book signing — and Wanderung’s annual picnic — in East Vancouver.

Come say hello, get your copies of Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia and 105 Hikes autographed, and chat about summer hiking.

I’ll have fresh copies of Destination Hikes for sale ($22 each — cash or Interac e-transfer). Or, pick up a copy beforehand at your local bookstore.

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Event: The changing nature of hiking in B.C. (May 25)

New trails: The changing nature of hiking in British Columbia
From left to right: Stephen Hui, Judith Kasiama, Tori Ball, Andrea Ross.

Two weeks after publication day for Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia, the Vancouver Public Library is presenting a lunchtime panel discussion on hiking culture.

I’ll be joined by compelling speakers from Colour the Trails, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (B.C. chapter), and CBC News to talk about the issues.

Register for the event and RSVP on Facebook.

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Event: Destination Hikes & Nature Vancouver (June 10)

Destination Hikes: An evening with the author

Nature Vancouver, formerly known as the Vancouver Natural History Society, is known for — among other things — regularly hosting evening presentations on birding, botany, marine biology, and other interesting topics.

On June 10, I’m going to be the presenter. The focus will be my then-one-month-old book, Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia, featuring 55 hiking trips.

I’m looking forward to spending the evening on Zoom with Nature Vancouver members and non-members. Bring your questions.

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