On June 5 relay runners, bikers and hikers will make their way all the way from Port Hardy along the trails, up the mountains and across the roads down to Victoria by June 27. Now they’re not expecting you to do the entire thing. One of the organizers (aka one crazy d00d), Andrew Pape-Salmon, has agreed to do the entire relay.

Jen Segger made the trip last year during her Vancouver Island Quest 2009, but she does it for a living! Needless to say, it will be an epic trip.The registration fee for the Relay is going to be $30 but that will essentially just buy you a membership into the association. Just think, you will have supported the construction of what will undoubtedly become one of the worlds greatest trails.

You can also get a membership or donate right now.

Here are the initial dates for all the legs. Along the way there will be Community Days in Port Hardy, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Cumberland, Cowichan Lake and Victoria to support the event. There will be lots of food and goodies at the events kindly provided by Overwaitea and Thrifty’s.

Saturday, June 5, 2010, Section 1, hike from Cape Scott Provincial Park parking lot to Nissen Bight.

June 6, Section 2, run the North Coast Trail to Shushartie Bay, travel to Port Hardy by boat.

June 7, Section 3, mountain bike from Shushartie River to Port Hardy along river and logging road.

Tuesday, June 8, Community Day at Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre in Port Hardy, short hike with participation of local schools, businesses, service clubs, First Nations, local governments, community members.

June 9-10, Section 4, road cycle to Campbell River, overnight in Woss on June 9.

Friday, June 11 morning, Community Day at BeaverLodge Lands in Campbell River, short hike (with schools, etc)

June 11 afternoon, Section 5, road cycle to Mount Washington.

June 12-14, Section 6, hike from Mount Washington to Cumberland in Strathcona Provincial Park, via Forbidden Plateau and mountain bike trails.

Tuesday, June 15, Community Day in Cumberland, short “historical hike” starting at Community Centre (with schools, etc)

June 16, Section 7, mountain bike in Cumberland area on the community trails.

June 17-19, Section 8, hike from Mount Clifton to Port Alberni along Beaufort range and down from Mount Joan to Log Train Trail.

June 20, Community Day at McLean Sawmill in Port Alberni,  short hike along Log Train Trail (with schools, etc).

June 21-23, Section 9, mountain bike from Port Alberni to Lake Cowichan via logging roads and Runner’s Trail between Headquarters Bay and Francis Lake (including trail runners on this section on June 22).

June 24, Community Day in Lake Cowichan, short hike in Cowichan River Provincial Park (with schools, etc).

June 25-26, Section 10, run from Lake Cowichan to Victoria along Trans-Canada trail (including horseback riders from to Shawnigan Lake on June 25).

Sunday, June 27, Community Day in Victoria,  hike from Legislature to Mile 0 through Beacon Hill Park (with schools, etc).For more details hit up the VI Spine Relay page.

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Outdoors

Valhalla Pure Outfitters

Everything you need for heading into the outdoors, they’ve got gear for hiking, running, AT and cross country skiing, climbing, kayaking and snowshoeing. I have to put in a bit of a disclaimer here; I worked there for a while and loved it.

Valhalla Pure Website |  Directions to Valhalla Pure | 250 751 8686

ONO Work and Safety

Not your typical outdoors shop but they do have lots of outdoor gear, first aid, and trades gear.

ONO Website | Directions to ONO’s | 250 390 4556

Atmosphere

Atmosphere Website | Directions | 250 751 1425

Cabellas

Cabella’s Website | Directions | 250 390 7800

Climbing

Romper Room

“Since 1996 the Romper Room has been Vancouver Islands Premier Indoor Rock Climbing destination …For Fun …For Fitness …To Challenge Your Mind! We are dedicated to providing a safe and fun climbing experience for everyone!”

Romper Room Website |  Directions to the Romper Room | (250) 751-7618

Running

Frontrunners Nanaimo

Looking for a clinic for running? Talk to the folks at Frontrunners.“At Frontrunners we pride ourselves in our clinics. Whether you are looking for a group to walk with, looking to start a run/walk program, or looking to improve your running performances we have a clinic to help. Our clinic leaders are trained in running and walking techniques, injury prevention, and basic nutrition and are there to answer any questions you may have.”

Frontrunners Website |  Directions to Frontrunners | (250) 729-8200

Running Room

“The Running Room reputation has been built upon product innovation, quality and the knowledge of our sport.Through the input of our customers and the staff, our products have been tested and proven as products of choice. The Running Room’s unique private label products have been developed to provide customers with the best in style, functionality, fabric innovations and reasonable price.”

Running Room Website |  Directions to Running Room | (250) 758-4018

Biking

Apex Bikes

Website | Directions | 250 933 5075

Arrowsmith Bikes Nanaimo

An excellent bike shop in Nanaimo. Arrowsmith firmly believes in a better life through cycling.

Arrowsmith Bikes Website |  Directions to Arrowsmith Bikes | (250) 758-6675

Bastion Cycle

Another locally owned bike shop in Nanaimo. Definitely talk to these guys if you’re looking to get into cycling.

Directions to Bastion Cycle | (250) 758-2453

Pacific Rim Bicycles

“Whatever category of bike you are looking for, whether it’s a Mountainbike, Hybrid, Comfort, Beach Cruiser, City / Commuter bike, Touring, Road, BMX, Tandem, Recumbent, Kids, or even Off-road Unicyle’s, that’s right we can get you one. Stop by, I think you’ll find what you’re looking for. And if we don’t have it, we’ll do our best to get it for you.”

Pacific Rim Website |  Directions to Pacific Rim | (250) 758-2118

Rock City Cycles

Rock City Cycles Website | Directions | 250 760 0211

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