Testimonials

Read what a past guest had to say on her blog before and after her experience at Coastal Trek.

"Not only the relaxation - not only the quietening of the mind - not only the replenishing of the soul but your spirit is uplifted by the beauty of the surroundings and the warmth of the people who care. I thank everyone at Coastal Trek for helping to weave this very special memory into the tapestry of my life"
Diane
Cheshire
England

"I have had an amazing week! Thank you for the recreation and the re-creation"
Andy
Portland, USA

"We have had the time of our lives, and of our next three lives apiece. We'll definitely be back - just not soon enough. At least I have a Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie CD to remind me of the occasion."
Spider and Jeanne Robinson
BC
Canada

"Incredible place, incredible people, incredible peace of mind. Thank you for an amazing experience."
James
Portland

"Stupendous place! Stunning views, spectacular hikes and stellar staff and owners. Will return!"
Bill
Washington, DC

“I got everything I wanted and more”
“What an experience, loved it all. Thanks for my life back!”
Lorie
Oregon

“Without a doubt the best vacation of my life! ”
Mike
Texas

“Thank you for a great stay, I wouldn’t ask you to change a thing.”
Rebecca
United Kingdom

“Everyone is very accommodating to the different fitness levels. Such an adventure.”
Danielle
White Rock, BC

“Thanks for the ultimate hospitality - AWESOME VIEW to inspire deep grooves.”
Sonny Landreth
Louisiana

“The best kick start to my new life - new beginnings!”
Katrina
Los Angeles

“Welcoming, felt at home. One on one attention.”
Lorie
Oregon

"Thank you for opening up my life to a more exciting balance between mind/body"
Destiny
California

"Thank you for a retreat that went beyond my expectations (spiritual, physical, mental) I look forward to making this an annual trip with even more challenging adventures"
Caitlin
California

"50th birthday and a new start on the next fifty (years). Awesome experience. Thanks."
Gayle
Colorado

"The perfect vacation. Thank you all for welcoming me into you family."
Mohammed
Edmonton AB

"Thank you only begins to express my gratitude for a phenomenal experience! Thanks for a wonderful 40th. The serene and beautiful surroundings were enhanced by the fantastic staff at Coastal Trek. Love, Laughter and Happiness as you continue to inspire all of us to be the best we can be!"
Carla
Fort McMurray AB

"Superb experience, incredible people. It's a good life!"
Brian
San Diego

"A fabulous break from the regular. Lovely views, great food, great expeditions and stupendous people who make the experience extra special. We're coming back to do the traverse!"
Cheryl and Greg
Calgary AB

Guides:

"... as for the hiking, I reached places in myself that I had not been. Of course the scenery is beautiful but the challenges Mike gave us were right on target. Everything was AWESOME!"
Joan
Seattle
USA

" What an amazing week. The hiking was unbelievable - made all the better by the great (and very fun) guidance of Mike and Niki! Thanks to Niki I even learned to appreciate (and even enjoy) Yoga. Beautiful Lodge, fabulous people, amazing program - that about sums it up!"
Laurie
Atlanta
USA

"Fantastic. Great choice of hikes. Great food. Great accommodations. Great weather. Great Guests. Great vistas. Great Yoga. Great Massages. The obvious commitment to personal attention is wonderful. The mountain climbing was 'TOPS' "
Larry
Alberta
Canada

“Mike is awesome, truly has made my week very pleasant.”
Lorie
Oregon

"Blessed with a spectacular scenic landscapes, Coastal Trek can rely on "Hike Mike"- clearly a man dedicated and enthused to help promote the outdoor experience. He is informative, attentive, eager and reliable."
David
Tokyo

"Way beyond what I thought it would be. I went so far above and beyond what I thought was possible- a huge confidence builder. Thanks Mike and Shayne."
Kate
Honolulu

"Great guides. Wonderful to see our backyard in a new light.."
Amy & Mike
Courtenay BC

Hosts:

"Dear Andrea, Shayne, Kathy, Cari, Mike (and Kate)
All of you have made our visit to your 'little piece of heaven' a warm and wonderful experience. We leave with new friends, both here and around the world and great memories. We'll tell all our friends and we will be back."
Jo Ann Roberts and Ken Kelly
CBC Radio 'All Points West'
Victoria
Canada

"You folks are absolutely over the moon. If my life on the road ever approached anything this delightful, I'd have never gone home. I have never felt so cared for - from the hospitality to the food - to, of course, the spectacular surroundings. I cant thank you enough for your kindness and generosity of spirit. So gently my friends - all is well."
Heather Bishop
Canada

" Dear Andrea and Shayne, Thank you and your wonderful team for all your attention to detail making our stay very memorable in so many ways. Best wishes."
Jenny, Shropshire
England.

"Thank you for attending to every detail of what was a truly memorable stay. Coastal Trek is a genuine gem of a place as are all the people associated with it. The combination of everyone's warmth and superior skill is unique in my experience. So thanks again for sharing your paradise!"
Marilyn
Toronto
Canada

“Andrea ,you are very pleasant, flexible and caring for your guests.”
Lorie
Oregon

"Non pretentious, relaxed and natural, intuitive, thoughtful"
Destiny
California

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