Whether you’re a skier, a mountain biker, a hiker, or just want to visit one of the best mountain towns in the world, there are tons of things to do in Whistler. I’ve been visiting Whistler my whole life since I grew up in nearby Vancouver. And now I live just down the road in …
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Camping in Whistler is a great way to enjoy nature while also saving money on accommodations. As a local, I’ve got all the info you need to know to find a great Whistler campground whether you are pitching a tent, doing van life, or RVing. I’m going to be straight with you though: there aren’t …
The view from Tunnel Bluffs in Lions Bay is spectacular. The hike takes you to an open bluff with an incredible view of Howe Sound. As a Squamish local, I’ve hiked all over the Sea to Sky area, and I think the Tunnel Bluffs hike has one of the best views around. I’ve hiked this …
Heads up: As of April 2024, the wooden bridge across the south end of Brohm Lake is closed indefinitely because it is rotted and unsafe. Unfortunately, this means that loop hikes at Brohm Lake are no longer possible. See the map below to plan your bridge-less route. As a Squamish local, I’ve done the Brohm …
British Columbia’s wilderness is spectacular, so it’s no surprise that backpacking and backcountry camping are popular. I’ve been backpacking in BC for decades (and I even wrote a book about it), so I’ve put together a complete guide on how to make backcountry camping reservations in BC. While there are literally hundreds of places to …
British Columbia’s backcountry is gorgeous, making day hikers wish they didn’t have to leave. The next logical step is a backpacking trip, but it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why I put together this list of easy backpacking trips in BC. I’ve been backpacking in BC for 20 years (and I …
As a local, I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve driven the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler. When I lived in Vancouver, I drove it at least twice a year, and now that I live in Squamish, I drive it about twice a month. The Sea to Sky Highway is a …
The 32 km-long Della Falls Trail takes hikers through a beautiful river valley deep in the mountains of Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. From your riverside campsite, hike to the base of the falls or a spectacular viewpoint on the Love Lake Trail. At 440-metres-tall, Della Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in …
Backcountry huts give hikers, climbers, and skiers a warm and dry place to sleep, eat, and chill out between adventures. Thankfully there are dozens of backcountry huts in British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies. In this post, I’ve got basic info for over 80 backcountry cabins in BC and Alberta. The listing for each hut …
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 backpacking in British Columbia for …