Elfin Lakes Guided Hike

Always good fun out with the Outdoor Explore team. First time out with these guys I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up, but they helped make me feel comfortable and safe the whole time. Solid, confident, and proficient guides. Amazing way to visit the outdoors, seeing places that would be hard to access alone....

I recently returned from the Everest High Passes Trek, in Nepal, organised by Outdoor Explore and had an amazing experience. The guides were so knowledgeable and attentive to our wellbeing. I didn't have to worry about anything on the trek, as food and accommodation were included in the trip cost, which was great! The scenery on the trek was breathtaking. I'd highly recommend Outdoor Explore

Would I trek with Outdoor Explore again? The simple answer is YES. My first trip was a short trek in the Canadian Rockies where the weather messed up our plans. The second was a much longer trek in the Everest region of Nepal. On both trips the OE guides were knowledgable about the region, they responded flexibly to changing situations and to requests, and they were always supportive. When I found I was walking slower than I expected at high altitude, there was never any pressure to do more or go faster. Having enjoyed two trips, I'd be happy to join them on another.

Amazing views, and an all round fun hike. John was a great guide, food was delicious the company was great. Would recommend this to anyone looking to get a taste of nature at Vancouver’s doorstep.

Amazing experience, with knowledgeable and approachable guides. Coordination and planning were flawless, as well as involvement from everyone on the trip.

My husband and I joined this tour without knowing what to expect. It was our first ever guided mountain hiking tour. We decided on a half day hike and met John at the pickup location. We hiked up Mt. Seymour and ended on top of Dog Mountain. We were pleasantly surprised that there was still quite a lot of snow up in the mountain, even in early June! The scenery was quite nice but hiking was slightly difficult for me (The guys seemed to be hiking with ease). The mountains were quite steep, the snows were melting and it rained earlier that day, so the ground was slippery and muddy along the trail. John tried his best to lead us on a safe path but I still managed to have one of my hiking boots stuck in the mud and my other foot was sinking in, hahaha... but eventually I made it to the top and the experience was worth every bit of my efforts. It's an experience that I would probably never forget! The view on the top of the mountains was great, just a bit too cloudy. I would give it a 5 star rating if it was not for the rainy weather.

My good friend and I reached out to Outdoor Explore Adventure to check out some hiking adventures that were outside the normal group tours you experience in Vancouver. I really can’t say enough positive things about the excursion and our guide, John. I had no idea we would be hiking up the summit of a mountain in the snow as it seemed like a big undertaking. But we had so many laughs and such a blast along the way. From his front door service of picking us up at our hotel, to taking the hike at our pace, it was quite the amazing adventure. This is not a cookie cutter excursion, but an amazing experience to be remembered for years to come. I will be back if I ever find myself in Vancouver again, and wouldn't hesitate recommending John and the crew to any others. Strongly recommend giving this adventure a go!!