We all know the movie. If you don't, or just haven't seen it, watch it... then go on the *First Blood* outdoor movie set hiking tour! Over 30 years ago, Sylvester Stallone came to BC and starred as Rambo in the iconic movie, *First Blood*.
The last time I was driving through the Chilliwack area, I touched base with my hiking buddy Lauren. Since I was just passing through on my way to an isolated cabin for my personal retreat, I asked if there was a shorter hike that we could do nearby. We settled on Teapot Hill.
The last time I was driving through the Chilliwack area, I touched base with my hiking buddy Lauren. Since I was just passing through on my way to an isolated cabin for my personal retreat, I asked if there was a shorter hike that we could do nearby. We settled on Teapot Hill.
In my last blog post, I went into detail about how my timing, as well as what I look for in an ideal location for doing personal retreats. In this blog post, I'll continue on with the theme of personal retreats and talk about the kinds of activities that I do during them.
In my last blog post, I went into detail about how my timing, as well as what I look for in an ideal location for doing personal retreats. In this blog post, I'll continue on with the theme of personal retreats and talk about the kinds of activities that I do during them.
I recently did a quickie day trip across the border to pick up a package and do a little Christmas shopping. I decided to take the opportunity to look up some short hikes that weren't too far out of our way that we could fit in as my morning exercise.
I recently did a quickie day trip across the border to pick up a package and do a little Christmas shopping. I decided to take the opportunity to look up some short hikes that weren't too far out of our way that we could fit in as my morning exercise.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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