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One cool May morning after breakfast at home, the backpack-wearing couple locked the door of their downtown apartment and headed out on their second long distance hike of the month.

The couple previously warmed up with the Sunshine Coast Trail.

With several long distance hikes under her belt, starting from home was a first for Norwick.

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The whale sightings while walking the waterfront and backcountry are the highlights for Norwick

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The trek to Tofino took 15 days.

She shared the ups and downs with her followers online.

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Find her adventure on Instagram. There will be more. 

Raised in Campbell River, the west coast trails were on her bucket list, but a handful remain including long hikes in New Zealand and Nepal.

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