A few weeks ago I went on my first backpacking trip of the year. I wore the same boots and socks as I usually do… but I got a few blisters anyway! WTF?!? It made me realize that even if you think you’ve out-smarted blisters, you’re not in the clear. I know all the tips and tricks to prevent blisters, but I still got them since I didn’t follow my own advice. Doh! Thankfully, I did know how to treat…
Most hikes go to a mountain top, a lake or a viewpoint. Those hikes are great, but sometimes you want something different. Something a little unusual. Something off-the-beaten path. Or even…
If you’ve been out on the trails in the last few years you’ve probably noticed something: it’s crowded out there. Hiking has really grown in popularity recently. Some people point to…
I recently spent a few days escaping the winter by heading south to the desert of Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. The sun was bright, the desert was warm(ish)…
Getting outfitted for hiking and backpacking can seem overwhelming. When I was first starting out with I felt like there was so much gear on the market and that it was…
This post was first published in February 2017. I’ve run the numbers fresh for 2018… (drumroll please)… and the hikes didn’t change, but their order did (a bit). I’ve updated the…
When I was planning my trek to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal, I wasn’t sure exactly what to pack. I had done lots of overnight hiking and camping trips at home…
I started this blog in the fall of 2014. My friends were always asking me for advice about hiking, and I wanted a place to share my outdoor adventures, so starting…
Manning Park is probably the best place to snowshoe in south west BC. I know that’s a pretty bold statement, but let me prove it to you: Easy drive from Greater…
If you live in the Fraser Valley, you probably don’t want to drive all the way to the North Shore to go snowshoeing. After all, you’ve got tons of mountains right…
