The bestselling Blisters and Bliss has been the trekkers guide to the West Coast Trail since 1989. The 75-kilometre trail on Vancouver Island is rated as one of the worlds greatest hikes. In this revised ninth edition, David Foster and Wayne Aitken once again provide a practical and easy-to-use resource for the thousands of hikers who visit the West Coast Trail every year. Combining current and accurate trail information with hundreds of safety and planning tips, this is the ideal guide for novices and experienced trekkers alike.
David Foster spends much of his trekking time checking out the flora and impressing others with his skill in building campfires and driftwood furniture. When not chasing critters out of his backpack, David, a retired teacher-librarian, classifies his collection of mosses in his Japanese shade garden., Wayne Aitken is frequently seen with his face in campfire smoke, tearfully preparing his culinary delights. His greatest pleasure is to follow his coauthor Dave Foster's footsteps (particularly on sandy beaches). Between treks, Wayne tries desperately to keep his management consulting company afloat.