The described route is a demanding and challenging alpine trail that circumnavigates the Großarl-Valley on public Trails. Due to the high-alpine terrain and occasional lack of mobile phone reception, this tour should only be undertaken by experienced athletes with proper equipment and thorough planning.

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The Long Beach Peninsula Traverse is a 31-mile run from the southern to northern terminus. Beginning south of Cape Disappointment at the end of the jetty demarcating the Columbia River and Pacific, then heading north through the towns of Ilwaco, Long Beach, Oceanside, Ocean Park, and into Leadbetter State Park.

Salt Spring Island is the largest and most populous of British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. Originally named “Admiral Island,” Salt Spring is served by three iconic BC Ferries routes and still proudly embodies a maritime heritage.

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