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…
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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.…
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…
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…
When you think of Whistler, you probably think of skiing. But there is great snowshoeing in Whistler too. (And it’s waaaay less expensive than skiing!) Whether you are a snowshoe virgin or have years of experience, there are lots…
While summer is the prime season for hiking, dedicated hikers know that with a bit of preparation and research, you can hike all winter long. Sometimes you just want a bit of nature time in the winter, and quick…
Snowshoeing Vancouver Area
The Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing in Squamish: 9 Places to Go Snowshoeing
Squamish is the outdoor recreation capital of Canada. So it’s no surprise that the outdoorsy fun continues in the winter… in the form of snowshoeing. The terrain around Squamish is pretty rugged and many of the mountain access roads…
Snowshoeing Vancouver Area
The Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing in Vancouver: 10 Places to Go Snowshoeing
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