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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…
- How to Paddle the River of Golden Dreams in Whistler, BC
- Tips for Safe Hiking in Wildfire Season
- 10 Things To Do in Bonavista, Newfoundland
- Tips for Hiking in Hot Weather
- How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking
- 22 Weekend Getaways from Vancouver
- 18 Best Things to Do in St. John’s, Newfoundland
- 12 Best Things To Do on Bowen Island, BC
- How to Find Trail Conditions
Where Do You Want to Explore…
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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
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