The Sunshine Coast Trail – Complete Hiking Guide, Maps & Itineraries
The Sunshine Coast Hut-to-Hut Hiking Trail (SCT) is a 180-kilometer backcountry hiking trail located in Powell River, British Columbia. It’s Canada’s longest Hut-to-Hut hiking trail and it’s completely free! It spans North-South from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound meandering back to the ferry Terminal in Saltery Bay. The terrain on the SCT is absolutely breathtaking […]
Hiking the Hermit Trail – Glacier National Park, BC
No trip to Glacier National Park is complete without punishing your quads on the Hermit trail! The Hermit trail is a glorious hiking route which is very popular among backpackers looking for the perfect day hike or one night camping opportunity in the park. I would like to rename it ‘Hermit’s Staircase’ as it makes […]
Cirque Lake Trail, Whistler BC – Hiking Map & Guide
Cirque Lake. Have you ever heard of it. Probably not! It’s an absolute must do day-trip or overnight destination. It experiences much less traffic than most other trails in the sea to sky/Whistler area and offers very easy access to get deep into the wilderness. It is breathtaking and there are miles and miles of […]
The Top 6 Beginner Backpacking Trips in British Columbia
Overnight hiking is always the highlight of my summer. I find no greater joy than hiking in the British Columbia backcountry and spending quiet nights among the stars. I’m thrilled you found this article and am ever so happy that I can share my passion for backpacking with you and guide you on your first […]
Garibaldi Lake, Panorama Ridge & Black Tusk Backpacking Guide & Map
Almost entirely surrounded by ex-volcanic peaks, fed by the Sphinx and Sentinel glaciers, Garibaldi Lake, the turquoise heart of Garibaldi Provincial Park beats 1500m above sea level. Anyone with Instagram or a good old hiking book has seen pictures of this alpine heaven. I know, these photos probably look amazing. But trust me, they can’t […]
Hiking to Grizzly, Divide and Talus Lakes | Yukon’s Ultimate Tombstone Territorial Park Backpacking Guide
The Grizzly, Divide and Talus lake trail is the adventure of a lifetime. The terrain is like nothing you have ever seen before. Tombstone Territorial Park protects 2,200 kilometre2 of unique and pristine remote wilderness. Your days on the trail will be spent walking between rugged peaks, across permafrost landforms, and through endless tundra meadows. […]
The Skyline Trail | A Backpacking Guide to Jaspers Most Popular Hiking Trail
The Skyline Trail is the King of all Jasper National Park hikes! It’s the highest, most popular and commonly referred to as the most scenic trail in the park. Alpine hiking enthusiasts will salivate as they work their way across the 25km of trail that weaves on the ridges above the treeline. The trail exhibits […]
Hiking Mt Assiniboine – Complete Backpacking Guide & Maps
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is one of the most spectacular and pristine hiking playgrounds in the Canadian Rockies. Nestled at the base of Mt Assiniboine, the camping/hiking areas are surrounded by monstrous peaks, endless alpine meadows, larch trees and picturesque turquoise lakes. For some it takes a long climb, for others, it takes a 7 […]
Rohr Lake & Mt Rohr Summit Trail, Duffey Lake Provincial Park, BC
Mount Rohr is a fantastic overnight/day hiking opportunity in Duffey Lake Provincial Park. The route to Rohr Mountain is rugged and passes by the beautiful turquoise coloured Rohr lake before branching off to the summit. The views from the summit are phenomenal and provide hikers with an unmatched view of the most prominent glaciers and […]
The Cape Scott Trail Hiking Guide, ‘Everything You Need to Know’
The Cape Scott Provincial Park highlights the absolute best of Vancouver island. The 48km (out and back trail) journeys across breathtaking coastline, white sand beaches, dense coastal rainforest and showcases the best of West Coast wildlife. It’s an unforgettable journey that follows the rugged remains of wagon trails left behind by Danish Settlers in the […]
