How to Hike the Juan De Fuca Trail – ‘Everything you need to know’
The Juan De Fuca Marine Trail (JDF) is a Vancouver Island coastal hiking classic. The route stretches 47km along the spectacular Western Shoreline of the Southern Island. It’s a coastal hikers dream and days on the trail are filled with unbelievable beach crossings, dense rainforest, abundant wildlife and non-stop crashing waves. The JDF is well […]
How To Pack For Overnight Hikes – A Beginners Guide
Getting ready for an overnight backpacking trip can be a daunting task for a first timer or a seasoned veteran. When packing for a hiking trip you need to find the perfect balance. Sometimes this means forgoing some comforts for reduced pack weight. Listed below is all of the gear I carry when on the […]
Tin Hat Mountain Hut Loop Hike | Sunshine Coast Trail | Powell River, BC
The breathtaking 360° panoramic views atop Tin Hat Mountain are one of the major highlights on the Sunshine Coast Trail (SCT). The SCT spans 180km and weaves in and out of coastal communities enabling hikers easy access to many different sections. This means you can choose your own adventure and hike anywhere along the SCT […]
Hiking to Landslide Lake via Elk River Trail – Vancouver Island, BC
Tucked beneath Mt Colonel Foster (the fourth highest peak on Vancouver Island), sits the ever so gorgeous, Landslide Lake. It’s the perfect spot for a cool down on a hot day and the larger than life rocky backdrop is a dream for photographers. The trail is moderate and can be attempted by all skill levels. […]
‘Leave No Trace Ethics’ Why they are important & how to practice them when enjoying the outdoors
Leave no trace is an internationally recognized program that is dedicated to educating and encouraging outdoor recreationalists to make decisions that reduce their impacts on the environment. Whether you live to hike, mountain bike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, hunt, paddle, boat, fish, ski or climb we are all on the same team. We want our children […]
How to make a Backcountry ‘Trip Plan’ for your next outdoor adventure
No one ever plans on getting into trouble in the outdoors. However, a simple mistake, changing weather, lapse in judgement, random injury, equipment disfunction or loss of daylight can change even the most basic recreational activity into a troublesome situation. By creating and sharing a simple trip plan with family or friends, someone will be […]
Canada’s “deadliest animals” How to be prepared and protect yourself in the wild
Wildlife Safety & Preparation Basics Whether you are venturing deep in the backcountry, running on a local well trafficked trail, or walking home from work, wildlife surrounds you. It is extremely important for everyone, whether you live in a wild, suburban, or urban environment to be familiar with the wildlife that cohabitate the area and […]
Backcountry Survival Kit Essentials
Having the proper survival gear with you could save your life if you run into some trouble in the backcountry. Everyone has their own preference in terms of weight and the safety gear they like to carry. At a minimum, regardless of your abilities and no matter the length of your wilderness adventure you should […]
