3. West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island
Hikers will find fewer trails as rewarding or challenging as Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail. Originally built in 1907 as a way to help ease the rescue of shipwreck survivors, the West Coast Trail is now the destination for fit folks seeking awe-inspiring vistas and close encounters with wildlife. While the trail has been upgraded in recent years to accommodate less experienced hikers, it still takes some skill and determination to get through this five to seven day remote adventure.
4. Sport Iceland
There really is nowhere in the world that’s quite as majestic or impressive as Iceland. Now that all the nerds have gotten a trip to Mordor out of their systems, naturalists and sports enthusiasts can reclaim some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world for themselves. The country offers everything from hiking up volcanos, exploring ice caves, kayaking across glacial lagoons and snorkeling through the continental divide. The chance to see Northern Lights are just an added bonus.
