8 Days Backpacking the WILD West Coast Trail... I Wasn’t Ready

I spent 8 days backpacking the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, tackling my first multi-day backcountry hike while carrying everything on my back through relentless rain, river crossings, wildlife encounters, and moments where things almost fell apart. This film captures the full journey, from not feeling ready on day one to pushing through some of the toughest conditions I’ve ever faced outdoors. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to take on the West Coast Trail, this is the real experience, the good, the bad, and everything in between. Filmed on the West Coast Trail, a 75 km route along the west coast of Vancouver Island, this multi-day backpacking trip includes ladders, river crossings, mud, and constantly changing weather conditions. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Getting Ready 02:21 The Day Before 03:21 The One Where We Go Hiking 09:10 The One Where We Wake Up in the Wild 12:35 The One Where We Just Keep Walking 16:30 The One with All the Little Adventures 23:21 The One with the Flood 29:37 The One with the Chickpeas and the Crows 33:22 The One Where the Ocean Turns Wild 39:40 The One Where the Journey Ends 42:53 Outro 📍 West Coast Trail backpacking documentary filmed on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.