Jasper National Park is a fantastic destination for hikers and backpackers. On...
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Beginner Hikes
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Salt Spring Island is the largest and hilliest of BC’s Southern Gulf...
You’ll find the small town of Lacombe (population 11,000) in central Alberta, half way between Calgary and Edmonton. It’s a short drive off of Highway 2, and only 25 minutes...
If you love exploring new country, head for Kanab, Utah in the...
If you’re driving in southern Utah and you’re anywhere near Kanab, it’s...
Moderate Hikes
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The Opal Hills trail in Jasper National Park is a steep one...
The Yates Mountain hike in Kananaskis, also known as the Barrier Lake...
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...
Expert Hikes
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On our winter visit to Saint Lucia, John and I set aside...
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 Boiling Lake hike in Dominica – a mountainous Caribbean country sandwiched between Martinique and Guadeloupe. It’s a 6...
I have looked up at Windtower for years – both from West...
“Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail is a national treasure” declares Jackie Petrie, an...
Day Hikes
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Buckskin Gulch is a famous slot canyon in Utah boasting the title...
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...
Shelburne, Nova Scotia is a unique town on the south shore of...
This is a guest post by my friend James Ross. I awake...
The Valley of the Five Lakes hike is a popular outing, especially...
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 Fundy Footpath is a rigorous multi-day hike along the Bay of...
If you want a stellar hike or backpacking trip, without the crowds,...
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 Trail, just outside of Canmore, is becoming 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...
Liverpool, Nova Scotia is under two hours by car from Halifax on...
Rossland, British Columbia is a fantastic mountain town located in the south-central...
The Bald Hills trail hike in Jasper National Park is for those...
Brier Island in Nova Scotia, population about 200, is a small island...
It’s worth the considerable effort to drive from Calgary to Banff National...
The Cascade Amphitheatre hike is not the prettiest hike you’ll do in...
John and I spent a couple of days at a lovely Airbnb...
I had never heard of Redmond, Oregon before I visited. I knew...
My inspiration for doing the Porcupine Ridge hike came from a post...
The Sulphur Mountain hike beneath the Banff Gondola is a Banff classic...