“Take a Hike gives me hope and helps me cope with my problems. My experience here is like a waterfall; the negativity I have is falling off and floating away. I have been through a lot of challenges on this trip [7-day West Coast Trail trip]. I think the biggest challenge has been dealing with my different addictions and learning to do without them. It’s day 5 and I haven’t felt this good or have had a clear head for a long time. I feel simply fantastic and I don’t have the urge for any of my addictions when I’m out here. All in all this trip has helped me a lot and it will help me when I get back to the city.”

Andrew*, grade 11 student