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…
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Taryn Eyton
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 something even a little bit weird. Well don’t…
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 Instagram, others say it’s just part of a…
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) during the day and the scenery was spectacular.…
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 SOOO expensive. Plus I felt like the list…
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 post to reflect the new stats. Can you…
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 in Canada but I’d never trekked in the…
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 a blog seemed like the logical choice. The…
BC Interior Snowshoeing Vancouver Area
The Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing in Manning Park: 10 Places to Go Snowshoeing
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 Vancouver on a plowed and sanded highway. Usually…
Snowshoeing Vancouver Area
The Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing in the Fraser Valley: 7 Places to Go Snowshoeing
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 in your backyard. Whether you are a snowshoe virgin…
