WHAT IS THE TRAILBLAZE CHALLENGE?

Designed as an endurance event, the Trailblaze Challenge gives participants the opportunity to hike a one-day 40km journey through the beautiful forests of E.C. Manning Provincial Park. This hike will be an amazing day spent in nature to raise much needed funds to grant the wishes of children in British Columbia and the Yukon. This is a hike, not a race, and we welcome all levels of experience from novice to advanced outdoor enthusiasts.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY HIKE EXPERIENCE?

• Recommended training program and optional group training events.
• Dedicated hike coaches for training and motivational support.
• Fundraising support from Make-A-Wish staff.
• Hotel accommodations on hike weekend at Manning Park Resort aka CAMP TRAILBLAZE (2 nights).
• Transportation to and from Manning Park Resort from Vancouver (optional) including a pickup at BC Ferries.
• Friday night at CAMP TRAILBLAZE- an evening of pasta and inspiration to get you pumped for Hike Day.
• Trail support at multiple locations throughout your journey (including hydration, food, first aid, and unconditional encouragement).
• Saturday night at CAMP TRAILBLAZE- dinner and post-hike social activities.
• Sunday Appreciation Breakfast before heading home.
• And more…

ABOUT E.C. MANNING PROVINCIAL PARK AND THE TRAILS.

The park was named in memory of Ernest Callaway Manning, Chief Forester of British Columbia during the 1930s, who was instrumental in developing plans for setting land aside for future generations to enjoy. The Trailblaze Challenge will be a day to enjoy this land, taking you past turquoise lakes, along rivers, to a waterfall, through meadows and lush green forests. The trail system will include the Similkameen River, Little Muddy, North & South Gibson Pass, Strawberry Flats, Three Falls, and Lightning Lake Chain Trails.