Choose Your Adventure…
Hi! I’m Taryn…
and I’m Happiest Outdoors!
I’d rather be hiking, backpacking, or exploring back roads. (In fact, I love it so much I wrote a book about it!)
And if you’re here, I bet you feel the same way.
I created Happiest Outdoors in 2014 to share my adventures, but it has evolved into a resource to empower others feel as comfortable in the outdoors as I do, both near my home in Squamish, and around the world.
Latest Posts…
- The Best (and Worst) Backpacking Meals Reviewed
- My Favourite Hiking Gear of 2025
- Best Insulated Skirts For Hiking and Snowshoeing in 2026
- Snow-Free Hikes in Vancouver: 50+ Year-round Trails
- 2025 Altitude Sports Black Friday Sale: My Picks for the Best Deals
- Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit: 2026 Paddling Guide
Where Do You Want to Explore…
Get My Books
Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia and Backpacking on Vancouver Island
Discover BC’s best backpacking trips
- 40 backpacking trips within a few hours of Vancouver
- 35 backpacking trips and day hikes on Vancouver Island
- Info about permits, reservations, and campground facilities
- Detailed maps and photos
Bucket List Trails…
Outdoor Advice…
More Adventures…
