The Hunt for Artist's Point - An Overnight Winter Backpacking Adventure

I had put off writing this blog post about our recent snowshoeing/camping trip to Artist's point in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, particularly after all the physical distancing measures were put in place and hiking trails were closed as a result. It was an awesome adventure...

The Hunt for Artist's Point - An Overnight Winter Backpacking Adventure

I had put off writing this blog post about our recent snowshoeing/camping trip to Artist's point in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, particularly after all the physical distancing measures were put in place and hiking trails were closed as a result. It was an awesome adventure...

Exercising Outside: COVID-19 Virus Spread Prevention Tips

Social distancing and self-isolation have become household terms as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. Our government agencies encourage us to do our part by staying home and avoiding contact with other people. We are, however, also being encouraged to boost our immune systems by exercising outside...

Exercising Outside: COVID-19 Virus Spread Prevention Tips

Social distancing and self-isolation have become household terms as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. Our government agencies encourage us to do our part by staying home and avoiding contact with other people. We are, however, also being encouraged to boost our immune systems by exercising outside...

Base Camp Snowshoeing at Mount Baker: Cougar Loop and Salmon Ridge Point Trails

Chris and I have been angling to do an overnight snowshoeing camp at Artist's Point since last year. Each time we make a loose plan to do a trip, the avalanche risks have been too high. We decided to go to Mount Baker anyway, having discovered that you can camp in the parking lot...

Base Camp Snowshoeing at Mount Baker: Cougar Loop and Salmon Ridge Point Trails

Chris and I have been angling to do an overnight snowshoeing camp at Artist's Point since last year. Each time we make a loose plan to do a trip, the avalanche risks have been too high. We decided to go to Mount Baker anyway, having discovered that you can camp in the parking lot...

Safe, Sustainable Outdoor Adventures in Cozumel, Mexico

When going to a foreign country where you don't know the language and you have no local contacts, you usually end up having to navigate through all the various tourist offerings to figure out what options best suit your needs when it comes to going on outdoor adventures.

Safe, Sustainable Outdoor Adventures in Cozumel, Mexico

When going to a foreign country where you don't know the language and you have no local contacts, you usually end up having to navigate through all the various tourist offerings to figure out what options best suit your needs when it comes to going on outdoor adventures.

How to Have an Urban Snowshoe Adventure

Vancouver winter is usually characterized as being wet and gloomy, with slightly above freezing temperatures and LOTS of rain. But every so often we get what Vancouverites lovingly call "snowmaggedon", usually only once or twice a year. Our first snowmaggedon was this past Wed,with 10-15cm of snow..

How to Have an Urban Snowshoe Adventure

Vancouver winter is usually characterized as being wet and gloomy, with slightly above freezing temperatures and LOTS of rain. But every so often we get what Vancouverites lovingly call "snowmaggedon", usually only once or twice a year. Our first snowmaggedon was this past Wed,with 10-15cm of snow..

Widgeon Creek and Falls: An Easy Paddle-Hike with Optional Camping

Chris and I had been itching to go on our first overnight kayak camping adventure since we both got kayaks. On a last-minute whim, we decided to give it a go. Since we knew we weren't going to be able to start until later in the day, we decided to try heading out to Widgeon Creek...

Widgeon Creek and Falls: An Easy Paddle-Hike with Optional Camping

Chris and I had been itching to go on our first overnight kayak camping adventure since we both got kayaks. On a last-minute whim, we decided to give it a go. Since we knew we weren't going to be able to start until later in the day, we decided to try heading out to Widgeon Creek...

Selkirk Designs Ultralight Food Hanging System - Backpacking Product Review

I was sent this product to be reviewed earlier this year. I've now used it on a couple backpacking/camping trips, and have collected my thoughts on it so I can provide a fair review so you can decide for yourself if this is the right system for you.

Selkirk Designs Ultralight Food Hanging System - Backpacking Product Review

I was sent this product to be reviewed earlier this year. I've now used it on a couple backpacking/camping trips, and have collected my thoughts on it so I can provide a fair review so you can decide for yourself if this is the right system for you.

Rasar & Rockport Washington State Parks - North Cascades Camping & Outdoor Destinations

During my parents last visit, we wanted to take a weekend camping trip as an outdoor getaway, which led us to finding Rasar and Rockport State Parks in the North Cascades area in Washington State.

Rasar & Rockport Washington State Parks - North Cascades Camping & Outdoor Destinations

During my parents last visit, we wanted to take a weekend camping trip as an outdoor getaway, which led us to finding Rasar and Rockport State Parks in the North Cascades area in Washington State.

Elsay Lake Trail: A Challenging Mount Seymour Trail that Leaves You Wanting

I had done most of the main trails available at Mount Seymour Provincial Park, but had always had my eye on the Elsay Lake Trail. Listed as being a more challenging one, it has the benefit of a lake and an emergency hut when you get where you're going...

Elsay Lake Trail: A Challenging Mount Seymour Trail that Leaves You Wanting

I had done most of the main trails available at Mount Seymour Provincial Park, but had always had my eye on the Elsay Lake Trail. Listed as being a more challenging one, it has the benefit of a lake and an emergency hut when you get where you're going...

Backpacking Mount Hood's Timberline Trail: A Short Thru-Hike for Weekend Warriors

My husband and I had a few days off for the August long weekend, so we decided to go on a short backpacking trip. We wanted something no more than around 5-6 hours from Vancouver, but good bang for our buck in terms of awesomeness of the trail. We wanted a 3-night trip, but nothing crazy hard.

Backpacking Mount Hood's Timberline Trail: A Short Thru-Hike for Weekend Warriors

My husband and I had a few days off for the August long weekend, so we decided to go on a short backpacking trip. We wanted something no more than around 5-6 hours from Vancouver, but good bang for our buck in terms of awesomeness of the trail. We wanted a 3-night trip, but nothing crazy hard.

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