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…
- How to Leave No Trace (And Why it’s Important!)
- Hiking at Sunshine Meadows in Banff – Is it Worth It?
- 35+ Places to Go Backpacking in BC Without A Car
- Berg Lake Trail Hiking Guide – 2025 Update
- Visiting Whistler, BC in Summer (By a Local)
- Canadian Hiking Gear Brands to Support
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…
