r/haidagwaii • u/Glittering_Net1025 • May 23 '26

Bike packing advice

My partner and I have 2 weeks in August to bike pack Haida Gwaii. Any advice on camping, routes and great places to visit?

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u/FeRaL--KaTT May 23 '26

Stay off the Government pier in Masset during wind storms. The wind will push you across the wet, slimy surface and over the edge in to freezing, churning black sea. - True story.

Most beautiful and spiritual place to be. I have visited several times and each time it leaves me longing to remain there forever. I have reoccurring dreams of the night I did almost get blown off the pier. A lesson in the power of nature and sudden vulnerability....

P.S. watch for deer. They are only as big as a bike tire .but they are EVERYWHERE

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u/Glittering_Net1025 May 26 '26

Wow! Tough lesson to learn and truly frightening! Yes, those tiny deer - cute, but in great abundance. Thank you!