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…
- 10 Best Things to Do in Saskatchewan
- The Best Things to Do in Saskatoon
- Grasslands National Park Travel Guide
- The Best (and Worst) Backpacking Meals Reviewed
- My Favourite Hiking Gear of 2025
- Best Insulated Skirts For Hiking and Snowshoeing in 2026
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…
