A Slow Coast qathet Story [Video]

What does “slow” mean to you? Part event recap, part reflection, Miles explores building more intention into bikepacking trips through stories and lessons learned from the inaugural Slow Coast qathet, a weekend bikepacking event in British Columbia focusing on community, conservation, and education. Find his takeaways alongside a lovely video recap from Tom Powell here…

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Written in collaboration with Emily Heron, additional photos by Nathan Reimer

On the final morning of Slow Coast qathet, most of the group gathered on the rocky shore just down from our group campsite at Shingle Beach on Texada Island. With stunning views of Lasqueti Island and the Strait of Georgia, we asked some group members what “slow” means to them. While everyone’s answers were different, some commonality was refreshing to hear in an industry that often values speed and distance over everything …

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