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Above: DIY Trips can get you into beautiful terrain, while not breaking the bank.
PICKING YOUR TRIP
Depending on your quarry, a DIY trip
may send you only a few hours from
home, but also may send you up to
a dozen. Living in central BC, I am
fortunate to be able to have all
corners of the province within 10-12
hours in any direction. So pick your
target, and begin scouring the
internet for tips, reports, and other
sources to find areas that have what
you are looking for. A big bummer
for some is spending the time to
head to an area only to find out that
they are either early for catching
certain species, or the area is even
still frozen or inaccessible. Gather
as much information that you can
and don’t be afraid to ask around. I
also use this time to secure or plan
out my accommodations.
Depending on where you are during
your trip and how much you want to
spend is important in what goes
into your accommodations. Going
remote? Then I’ll pack my tents. If it
is winter then cheap hotels or
AirBnB’s are worth their weight in
gold to have the opportunity to be
dry and warm. Booking early is
always never a bad idea if you are
planning to stay in high traffic areas.
For instance, I booked a campsite in
the Okanagan a few months in
advance and was glad I did as all
the sites were full when I showed
up. Once you have all of the
logistics set up, then you are ready
to begin the most fun part of the trip
but is also one of the most
expensive. Creating your packlist
and buying what is needed.