Thanks for attending my presentation at the ACC Squamish Social on September 24, 2025.
Here are links to resources mentioned in the presentation:
Taryn’s Books
Wilderness Ethics Resources
- Native-Land.ca – An easy way to look up which Nation’s traditional territory you are on.
- Should we Gatekeep the Outdoors? Episode of the podcast Curious Tourism where I discuss gatekeeping in the outdoors in depth
- Leave No Trace Canada – Info about the 7 principles, courses, and more
- How to Leave No Trace (And Why it’s Important!) – my quick overview on Leave No Trace
- Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) – province-wide advocacy group for both motorized and non-motorized recreation access
- Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia (FMCBC) – province-wide advocacy group for self-propelled recreation access for hiking and mountaineering clubs
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society British Columbia Chapter (CPAWSBC) – non-profit org working for land and water conservation in BC
- Email the Minister of the Environment, Tamara Davidson ENV.Minister@gov.bc.ca and your MLA to advocate for increased park funding, specifically for trail maintenance and the creation of new backcountry trails. (Get contact info for your MLA here.)
Hiking and Backpacking in BC Resources
- Happiest Outdoors Trail Guides – backpacking and day hiking guides for trails across BC
- Backpacking in BC Facebook group – join 24k people in this friendly group (I’m the admin)
- Backpacking in BC newsletter – my bi-montly newsletter with conditions reports, news, reservation dates, gear deals, and more
- 30 Best Backpacking Trips in BC – my picks for the best backpacking trips in BC
- How to Make Backcountry Camping Reservations in BC – my step by step guide
- BC Backpacking Reservation Dates You Need to Know – put these in your calendar
- Backpacking Checklist: Gear You Need To Go Backpacking – my backpacking checklist
- Bear Safety for Hikers, Campers and Backpackers – my quick guide to bear safety