
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 Things to Do in Penticton in Summer
- Lake O’Hara Packing Lists for Hikers and Campers
- BC Parks Day Passes 2025 – Everything You Need to Know
- Best Women’s Hiking Pants (Picks for Every Body Type)
- Where to Find Women’s Plus Size Hiking Clothes and Gear
- How to Leave No Trace (And Why it’s Important!)
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…



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