08/08/2026
!! Trip report !!
📍 5-Day Hot Springs Cove Expedition
📅 July 23–27
🛶 Guides: Andy & Ben
En route to Hot Springs Cove, the group made the call to head out from Vargas Island, and paddle the outside of Flores Island, making for a trip they'll be dreaming about for a long time!
Highlights included being surrounded by grey whales (including calves!), listening to the blows from just offshore, watching sea otter rafts drift by, spotting humpbacks on the horizon, and camping on some of the most beautiful beaches on the coast. The group explored hidden channels as they worked north on Flores, arriving at Hot Springs Cove for a well-deserved soak.
While there was plenty of rain, a well-dialed tarp setup, warm meals, great company, and inspiring conversations beneath old-growth forests made even the wettest days some of the best parts of the adventure.
A huge thank you to this incredible group. Challenging conditions are a whole lot more fun with an amazing team!
