backpacking
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Hiking the Overland Track in Tasmania
When I was planning my trip to Tasmania, I knew I wanted to experience some of the beautiful wilderness that the state is known for. The obvious choice was the Overland Track. It’s a 65+km multi-day traverse through the high mountains of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in the…
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How to Stay Warm in a Tent: Over 40 Tips
The longest night of my life was on a cold camping trip. I didn’t sleep at all! Since then I’ve refined my approach on hundreds of camping trips and figured out how to stay warm in a tent in all kinds of weather. This post has over 40 tips for…
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Fall Backpacking Tips: How to Stay Warm and Have Fun
Many people think backpacking season ends on Labor Day weekend. Well, they’re wrong! September and October can be great times to go backpacking, as long as you are prepared. Here are my top fall backpacking tips to make sure you have fun and stay warm. Research a Destination… and a Backup Plan (or…
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How to Go Backpacking in BC Without Reservations
With lots of people stressing about backpacking reservations in BC, you might feel like you have to book backcountry camping months in advance if you want to go on a trip. But that’s totally untrue – there are tons of places to go backpacking in BC without reservations. I’ve been…
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The Best Hikes in Squamish, BC (From a Local)
I’ve lived in Squamish for a few years now, but before I moved here, I hiked in Squamish all the time. I’ve done tons of hikes near Squamish so I’ve put together a list of the best hikes in Squamish. Between hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and dirt bike trails,…
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Ozette Loop Hiking and Backpacking Guide
There are two ways to hike the Ozette Loop in Olympic National Park. The first is as a day hike, which takes 4-5 hours. But I prefer the second way – as a backpacking trip. That way you get to camp on wilderness beaches and really savor the scenery. The…
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300+ Hiking Terms Explained: A Hiking Glossary
Like many outdoor sports, there are a lot of confusing hiking terms to learn. I spend a lot of time writing about hiking and teaching hiking skills and it can be easy to forget that not everyone knows all the hiking slang, jargon, and terminology. To help everyone out, I…
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Backpacking with Kids: Tips from a Tween and His Mom
I’m not a parent, but thanks to some good friends with children, I’ve spent quite a bit of time backpacking with kids. I wanted to write a post about how to start backpacking as a family, but I realized that I knew someone much more qualified for the job: Elliott,…
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Backpacking for Beginners: Tips for Getting Started
So you want to try backpacking… exciting right? But it can also be daunting as there is lots to learn. I’ve been backpacking for almost 20 years, but I still remember what it was like to start out. I’ll walk you through it in this guide to backpacking for beginners.…
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Juan de Fuca Trail Itinerary and Section-by-Section Overview
Heads up: The Juan de Fuca Trail is closed in summer 2025 due to significant storm damage. Mystic Beach and East Sombrio Beach are currently open. The full trail will re-open on July 1, 2026. The Juan de Fuca Trail covers 47 challenging kilometres along the coast of southwestern Vancouver…
