Marble Canyon is a scenic, narrow 600-metre long gorge up Tokumm Creek...
Hiking ARTICLES & GUIDEs
Beginner Hikes
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Jasper National Park is a fantastic destination for hikers and backpackers. On...
Salt Spring Island is the largest and hilliest of BC’s Southern Gulf Islands. It’s an amazing island for hiking because of the great diversity in the types of hiking trails....
You’ll find the small town of Lacombe (population 11,000) in central Alberta,...
If you love exploring new country, head for Kanab, Utah in the...
Moderate Hikes
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The Ryten hike plus Kvalvika Beach combination on the southern island of...
The one hike you’ll read about if you start researching “best hikes...
The Munkebu Hut hike on the island of Moskenseøy in Norway’s Lofoten...
The Memorial Lakes are a series of three lakes in Kananaskis Country,...
If you’re looking for a scenic half day adventure you’d do well...
The Hailstone Butte hike in southern Kananaskis Country exceeded all expectations, especially...
Expert Hikes
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It took me over a decade of living in Calgary for me...
The Allstones Lake hike combined with the Allstones Ridge hike are a...
On our winter visit to Saint Lucia, John and I set aside a day to do the famous Gros Piton hike, the most popular hike in the country. If you’ve...
In the fall of 2022, I had the pleasure of spending three...
One of the most unique hikes you’ll ever do is the multi-faceted...
Day Hikes
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It took me over a decade of living in Calgary to get...
Located in Norway’s magnificent Lofoten archipelago, north of the Arctic Circle, is...
The Opal Hills trail in Jasper National Park is a steep one...
The Yates Mountain hike in Kananaskis, also known as the Barrier Lake...
Buckskin Gulch is a famous slot canyon in Utah boasting the title...
If you’re driving in southern Utah and you’re anywhere near Kanab, it’s...
Multi-Day Hikes
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The Kungsleden Trail – also called The King’s Trail, stretches for over...
If you’re a serious hiker and you’ve spent a lot of time...
In the winter before Parks Canada backcountry reservations opened, I poured over my topo maps looking for a backcountry trip in Banff National Park I hadn’t done that looked interesting....
The 78-kilometre La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Ontario’s Killarney Provincial Park is...
This is a guest post by my friend James Ross. I awake...
Winter Hikes
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Yoho National Park may be small in comparison to its next-door neighbour,...
When you think of Fernie, BC in the winter, you likely think...
The Grotto Canyon ice walk, just outside of Canmore, is increasingly popular...
Yoho National Park’s Wapta Falls is a study in blue and green...
For many people the hiking season ends when the snow starts to...
Banff National Park may be quieter in the winter, but its not...
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...
The Sulphur Skyline trail hike in Jasper National Park draws the crowds,...
Snow Canyon State Park near St. George, Utah is a gem filled...
We were like most people, disappointed that we didn’t win the lottery...
Liverpool, Nova Scotia is under two hours by car from Halifax on...
Shelburne, Nova Scotia is a unique town on the south shore of...
Rossland, British Columbia is a fantastic mountain town located in the south-central...
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 Valley of the Five Lakes hike is a popular outing, especially...
The Bald Hills trail hike in Jasper National Park is for those...