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Hiking ARTICLES & GUIDEs
Beginner Hikes
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Locals already know what a fabulous hike the North Head Trail is,...
I’ve done a lot of hikes in the Highway 66 corridor near Bragg Creek, Alberta but never had I done a backpacking trip. There is an excellent family friendly option...
The Fay Canyon trail in Sedona is a great introductory hike to...
One of the less well-know hikes in the Sedona area is the...
Moderate Hikes
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The southernmost tip of Vestågøya in the Lofoten Islands is the home...
Years ago, I came across a post on the McGillivray Canyon hike...
Hiking in La Gomera exceeded my expectations. The bar was set high...
John and I hadn’t planned to do the Mannen hike in Norway’s...
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...
Expert Hikes
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Hike the Bear Mountain Trail in Sedona if you’re looking for a...
The Crack hike in Killarney Provincial Park is a fun one to...
It took me over a decade of living in Calgary for me to do the Cory Pass hike. Don’t leave it that long. The views once you’ve climbed about 20...
The Allstones Lake hike combined with the Allstones Ridge hike are a...
Jasper National Park is a fantastic destination for hikers and backpackers. On...
Day Hikes
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Only two people have ever turned back on the Via Ferrata at...
If you love a workout with a great view, try the less...
John and I finally got around to doing the Southfork Lakes hike....
The Lofoten Islands were on my radar for decades – long before...
One of the most popular trails in Sedona, Arizona is the Soldier...
Hiking on Gran Canaria was better than I expected. However, what I...
Multi-Day Hikes
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The Rocky Mountain National Parks including Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay are...
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 Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, chances are high that you’ve heard about or considered doing the North to South...
In the winter before Banff National Park backcountry reservations opened, I poured...
The 78-kilometre La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Ontario’s Killarney Provincial Park is...
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...
Through experience I can tell you there are tricks on how to...
Every summer I plan at least a few backpacking trips in the wilderness. But I take the preparation for granted as I’ve done it so many times. It’s not until...
On a spring hike in Kananaskis Country I couldn’t help but notice...
I visited Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island’s Cumberland Peninsula at the...
Hiking Gear
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It’s spring again and time for my annual outdoor lover’s spring gear...
I know my outdoor adventures have an impact on the earth’s health....
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 –...
Kananaskis Country in Alberta is home to the Blackshale Suspension Bridge, located...
The Maligne Canyon hike is one of the premier hikes to do...
The Invermere area in BC’s Columbia Valley is an outdoor lover’s dream,...
If you’re a big hiking enthusiast like me, and are always looking...
It took me over a decade of living in Calgary to get...
The Munkebu Hut hike on the island of Moskenseøy in Norway’s Lofoten...
Located in Norway’s magnificent Lofoten archipelago, north of the Arctic Circle, is...
The Memorial Lakes are a series of three lakes in Kananaskis Country,...
Marble Canyon is a scenic, narrow 600-metre long gorge up Tokumm Creek...
If you’re looking for a scenic half day adventure you’d do well...