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Enjoying the Cold Shoulder: Tips for Hiking the Fall-Winter Shoulder Season

2018-12-08T01:04:14+00:00

If you're into both hiking and snowshoeing in the Vancouver area, you are, like me, probably feeling a little frustrated right now. The weather has been unseasonably dry. While this doesn't sound terrible, I mean who doesn't like a bit of a break from the incessant rains...

Enjoying the Cold Shoulder: Tips for Hiking the Fall-Winter Shoulder Season

2018-12-08T01:04:14+00:00

If you're into both hiking and snowshoeing in the Vancouver area, you are, like me, probably feeling a little frustrated right now. The weather has been unseasonably dry. While this doesn't sound terrible, I mean who doesn't like a bit of a break from the incessant rains...

Wilderness Survival Course Review: Testing Skills that Go Beyond the Outdoors

2018-10-25T07:00:00+00:00

This past weekend, my friend Sean and I took the Wilderness Survival course offered by Can West Mountain School. With all the hiking, camping, and kayaking I had been doing, I figured there would be a lot of useful skills to be learned that could help me out if an emergency situation should happen.

Wilderness Survival Course Review: Testing Skills that Go Beyond the Outdoors

2018-10-25T07:00:00+00:00

This past weekend, my friend Sean and I took the Wilderness Survival course offered by Can West Mountain School. With all the hiking, camping, and kayaking I had been doing, I figured there would be a lot of useful skills to be learned that could help me out if an emergency situation should happen.

Flat-Up-Down-Flat: The Hike to Coliseum Mountain

2018-10-15T23:36:35+00:00

I knew we were going to have sunny, warm weather yesterday. I had hoped to get out with a friend on an overnighter, but she ended up having to work. Failing to find someone who could go backpacking Sunday-Monday, I decided to do the next best thing; an epically long hike done entirely in one day.

Flat-Up-Down-Flat: The Hike to Coliseum Mountain

2018-10-15T23:36:35+00:00

I knew we were going to have sunny, warm weather yesterday. I had hoped to get out with a friend on an overnighter, but she ended up having to work. Failing to find someone who could go backpacking Sunday-Monday, I decided to do the next best thing; an epically long hike done entirely in one day.

Rain, Snow, Sleet & Sun Hiking the Skyline 2 Trail to Mowich Camp

2018-09-27T20:17:48+00:00

Early fall is one of the best times to go backpacking in BC. The bugs are gone. The weather has cooled off. You might even get some fall colours depending on where you go. I try to get out backpacking as often as I can this time of year.

Rain, Snow, Sleet & Sun Hiking the Skyline 2 Trail to Mowich Camp

2018-09-27T20:17:48+00:00

Early fall is one of the best times to go backpacking in BC. The bugs are gone. The weather has cooled off. You might even get some fall colours depending on where you go. I try to get out backpacking as often as I can this time of year.

The Way the Wind Blows: Anniversary Car Camping in Osoyoos

2018-09-11T07:00:00+00:00

For many years I have wanted to visit Osoyoos and camp at Haynes' Point Provincial Park, located on a thin spit of land that juts out into the lake. The sites always looked so idyllic, especially those next to the water. Plus, I had always wanted to see Spotted Lake in person...

The Way the Wind Blows: Anniversary Car Camping in Osoyoos

2018-09-11T07:00:00+00:00

For many years I have wanted to visit Osoyoos and camp at Haynes' Point Provincial Park, located on a thin spit of land that juts out into the lake. The sites always looked so idyllic, especially those next to the water. Plus, I had always wanted to see Spotted Lake in person...

My First Overnight Solo Backpacking Trip: My Journey on the Howe Sound Crest Trail - Part 2

2018-09-06T07:00:00+00:00

In my last blog post, I left off the story of my trek across the Howe Sound Crest Trail when I got to the Lions. Now onto the conclusion of this story of my first solo backpacking trip.

My First Overnight Solo Backpacking Trip: My Journey on the Howe Sound Crest Trail - Part 2

2018-09-06T07:00:00+00:00

In my last blog post, I left off the story of my trek across the Howe Sound Crest Trail when I got to the Lions. Now onto the conclusion of this story of my first solo backpacking trip.

My First Overnight Solo Backpacking Trip: My Journey on the Howe Sound Crest Trail - Part 1

2018-09-05T07:00:00+00:00

In my last post, I shared my packing list for my first solo backpacking trip, which I had poured over in excruciating detail down to the gram to be the best prepared with the least possible amount of weight. In this post, I'll share the first part of my journey on the Howe Sound Crest Trail.

My First Overnight Solo Backpacking Trip: My Journey on the Howe Sound Crest Trail - Part 1

2018-09-05T07:00:00+00:00

In my last post, I shared my packing list for my first solo backpacking trip, which I had poured over in excruciating detail down to the gram to be the best prepared with the least possible amount of weight. In this post, I'll share the first part of my journey on the Howe Sound Crest Trail.

Stunning Views, Wildflowers & Mosquitos: A Trip to Garabaldi's Panorama Ridge

2018-07-31T07:00:00+00:00

I recently had the pleasure of ushering a good friend into the world of backpacking, taking her on her first overnight trip. Lauren was already an experienced hiker, having done numerous challenging trails around the Fraser Valley. Not only was it her first backpacking trip, it was also her first...

Stunning Views, Wildflowers & Mosquitos: A Trip to Garabaldi's Panorama Ridge

2018-07-31T07:00:00+00:00

I recently had the pleasure of ushering a good friend into the world of backpacking, taking her on her first overnight trip. Lauren was already an experienced hiker, having done numerous challenging trails around the Fraser Valley. Not only was it her first backpacking trip, it was also her first...

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