Snow Canyon State Park near St. George, Utah is a gem filled...
Hiking ARTICLES & GUIDEs
Beginner Hikes
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Liverpool, Nova Scotia is under two hours by car from Halifax on...
Shelbourne, Nova Scotia is a unique town on the south shore of the province, about a 2.5-hour drive away from Halifax. It doesn’t have the star status of Peggy’s Cove...
The Valley of the Five Lakes hike is a popular outing, especially...
Brier Island, Nova Scotia is a small island at the entrance to...
Moderate Hikes
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The Sulphur Skyline trail hike in Jasper National Park draws the crowds,...
The Arnica Lake trail can be done as a stand-alone hike or...
Mount Lipsett is a mountain named for Major General Louis James Lipsett,...
The 78-kilometre La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Ontario’s Killarney Provincial Park is...
By Jamie Ross I awake with a start. Somewhere quite close, an...
The Bald Hills Trail hike in Jasper National Park is for those...
Expert Hikes
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I have looked up at Windtower for years – both from West...
“Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail is a national treasure” declares Jackie Petrie, an...
My inspiration for doing the Porcupine Ridge hike came from a post I saw on Instagram in early May – a time when most Alberta hikers are chomping at the...
Alberta’s Kananaskis Country has grown in popularity since COVID reared its ugly...
The Fundy Footpath is a rigorous multi-day hike along the Bay of...
Day Hikes
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We were like most people, disappointed that we didn’t win the lottery...
The Cascade Amphitheatre hike is not the prettiest hike you’ll do in...
If you want a stellar hike or backpacking trip, without the crowds,...
Yoho National Park in British Columbia isn’t very big compared to its...
Multi-Day Hikes
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The Rae Lake hike in Kananaskis Country, specifically in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial...
For a fabulous multi-day backpacking trip that includes an amazing alpine traverse,...
The Nootka Trail now ranks as my favourite coastal trail in BC. It stretches for 37 kilometres along the west coast of Nootka Island off the coast of Vancouver Island....
The Chilkoot Trail hike, which begins on tidewater in Alaska and climbs...
One of the great pleasures in my life is camping and backpacking...
Winter Hikes
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When you think of Fernie, BC in the winter, you likely think...
The Grotto Canyon Trail, just outside of Canmore, is becoming increasingly popular...
In the winter a Wapta Falls hike or snowshoe makes for a...
For many people the hiking season ends when the snow starts to...
Banff National Park may be quieter in the winter, but its not...
Abraham Lake in Alberta’s David Thompson Country is the largest reservoir in...
Hiking Tips
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The original list of 10 hiking essentials came from the Mountaineers, a...
You’ve put a lot of work into planning a multi-day backpacking trip...
Through experience I can tell you there are tricks on how to pack your backpack. A backpack that’s improperly packed can throw you off balance and make the whole experience...
Every summer I plan at least a few backpacking trips in the...
On a spring hike in Kananaskis Country I couldn’t help but notice...
Hiking Gear
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My husband tested the Mountain Hardware PCT 70L backpack over seven days...
Looking for the newest gear, perhaps even a high quality waterproof musical...
Every spring and fall new products hit the shelves of outdoor stores....
I spend a lot of my free time in the mountains –...
Here’s what you need to pack for a two to three week...
With hiking season upon us it’s time to think about the state...
Rossland, British Columbia is a fantastic mountain town located in the south-central...
The day trip from Calgary to do the Bourgeau Lake hike along...
John and I spent a couple of days at a lovely Airbnb...
I had never heard of Redmond, Oregon before I visited. I knew...
The Sulphur Mountain hike beneath the Banff Gondola is a Banff classic...
If you’re looking for a spring hike with some elevation gain, I’d...
New Brunswick is home to the 30-kilometre-long Fundy Trail Parkway. It took...
The Horseshoe Canyon hike near Drumheller, Alberta can be done as an...
If you’re after a short, easy hike that is like no other,...
If you’re planning a trip to Tofino, be sure to allow part...