Camping at Chehalis Lake, the Skwellepil Creek Recreation Site & Beyond
At the age of 17, in the driver’s seat of my family’s 2001 Honda Accord, I set tires on my first ever logging road, the Chehalis forest service road. My friends and I were always on the hunt for new and unexplored fishing zones, and the FSR and its subordinate 4×4 trails provided us with […]
Cypress Mountains Dirty Little Secret – Spring Ski Touring on The Resort
I absolutely hate packing my boots in for the season. When conditions get cruddy in the springtime and the avalanche forecast becomes haywire, longer backcountry adventures are much less safe and desirable. Fortunately, there is a great way to keep your ski legs going just a little longer. When Cypress mountain closes for the season, […]
The Perfect 5 Day Tofino/Ucluelet Itinerary
Surfing in Canada? I know what you are thinking. Us Canadians should stick to what we know, Ice Hockey and Moose riding. When surfing comes to mind, Canada plots miles off the mental radar. However, on the far west coast of British Columbia, surfers from all backgrounds and skill levels flock like wild geese to […]
Chadsey Lake & Sumas Mountain Eastern Lookout
The Eastern Lookout from “Baker Rock” offers one of the most unbelievable views of the Fraser Valley landscape. The blue hues of the Vedder river coupled with green-brown farmland, and the snugly fitted mountains make you feel like you are inside a real-life watercolor painting. The viewpoint can be accessed from a variety of different […]
Mt Pattison – Northwest Face, Whistler/Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing
The journey to and from Mt Pattison’s Northwest face is the perfect mixing bowl of legendary high alpine terrain, steep couloir skiing, alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and nut fluff as far as the eyes can see. The Blackcomb backcountry is jaw droppingly beautiful and I’m always sporting a cheek-to-cheek smile every time I’m blessed with […]
Lindeman & Greendrop Lake Hike – Chilliwack Provincial Park, BC
I’ve expended thousands of hours in my lifetime fishing along the Chilliwack river, but it was not until this year on an unbearably slow outing that I decided to pack the rods in, drive up a little bit further, and rip a hike. The Lindeman & Greendrop trail is a fantastic beginner/moderate trail that offers […]
The Skyline Trail – How to find the F86 Fighter Jet Crash Remains and Visit Grouse Mountains Abandoned Village
Anyone who resides or has visited the lower mainland has likely ascended or heard talk of North Vancouver’s natural stair climber, ‘The Grouse Grind’. The Grind is a fantastic spot to bang out an amazing workout and be rewarded with a wonderful view. But the overall journey isn’t much of an adventure, it is rather […]
The Kennedy Falls and Big Cedar Tree Hike in Vancouver’s North Shore
The Kennedy Falls and Big Cedar Tree trail rewards you with the opportunity to visit two lesser known, but equally iconic North Shore natural landmarks that adventurers have been visiting for decades. The Kennedy falls trail is not quite the hidden gem it used to be, but still offers a more remote moderate hiking experience […]
‘The Ultimate Car Camping Checklist’ – How to Pack for a Car Camping Trip
Car camping, as defined by me, is driving into a destination, and setting up camp. This is the most participated form of camping in the country with most users spending the night sleeping in a tent or in their vehicle. The other main forms of camping are backcountry (hike-in camping or using a trailer or […]
The Ultimate 11 Day Canadian Rockies Summer Road Trip Itinerary
Prior to our summer trip to Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Canmore, I spent hours with Laura designing our optimal plan of attack. Which hikes would be best? Where to stay? What attractions to see?…. The list goes on. The thought of navigating the 1600km Rocky Mountain border and not missing anything was a daunting task. […]