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Krumholtz
Trees clustered together in the sub alpine stand a much better chance of surviving the harsh conditions. Called krumholtz, these tree islands are miniature ecosystems unto themselves, providing mutual protection against the elements while acting as a catch basin for moisture. A krumholtz provides habitat for lesser plant species as well as insects, birds and mammals big and small. Usually trees in the krumholtz, German for "crooked wood," are old if not ancient, stunted by a short growing season, harsh weather and a paucity of nutrient-rich soil. Branches tend to flourish on the downwind side only.
Illustration by Manami Kimura
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Backpacking
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These treks take over where the day hikes leave off. The Backpacking section of BC Car-Free details 9 major multi-day excursions with a number of variations. Included are three important coastal hikes along Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim and, for the first time in print anywhere, the entire Sunshine Coast Trail: all 175 km of it!
1 Backpacking Checklist Brian Grover 3807
2 Garibaldi Park: Access Brian Grover 2434
3 Garibaldi Park: Garibaldi Lake Brian Grover 3987
4 Garibaldi Park: Black Tusk Brian Grover 2627
5 Garibaldi Park: Panorama Ridge Brian Grover 2269
6 Garibaldi Park: Singing Pass Loop Brian Grover 3491
7 Henrietta Lake Brian Grover 3999
8 Sunshine Coast Trail Brian Grover 3509
9 Sunshine Coast Trail Stage 1: Sarah Point to Malaspina Road Brian Grover 2952
10 Sunshine Coast Trail Stage 2: Malaspina Road to Powell Lake Brian Grover 2667
11 Sunshine Coast Trail Stage 3: Powell Lake to Fiddlehead Farm Brian Grover 2650
12 Sunshine Coast Trail-Stage 4: Fiddlehead Farm to Lois River Brian Grover 2344
13 Sunshine Coast Trail-Stage 5: Lois Dam to Saltery Bay Brian Grover 2382
14 Stein River Valley Brian Grover 2302
15 Stein River Valley-Stein Lower Canyon to Mid-Valley Brian Grover 2886
16 Nicomen Lake Brian Grover 3067
17 Juan De Fuca Marine Trail Brian Grover 4741
18 The West Coast Trail- Introduction Brian Grover 4811
19 The West Coast Trail- Day One Brian Grover 2398
20 The West Coast Trail-Day Two Brian Grover 2393
21 The West Coast Trail-Day Three Brian Grover 2336
22 The West Coast Trail-Day Four Brian Grover 2115
23 The West Coast Trail-Day Five Brian Grover 2492
24 The West Coast Trail- Day Six Brian Grover 2004
25 The Mid-Coast Trail Brian Grover 7658
26 Stein Valley Mini-Traverse Brian Grover 2977
 

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