The Fay Canyon trail in Sedona is a great introductory hike to...
Hiking ARTICLES & GUIDEs
Beginner Hikes
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One of the less well-know hikes in the Sedona area is the...
One of the most popular trails in Sedona, Arizona is the Soldier Pass Trail – Soldier Pass cave combination. The trail takes you past some of the top Sedona landmarks...
Kananaskis Country in Alberta is home to the Blackshale Suspension Bridge, located...
Hiking in La Gomera exceeded my expectations. The bar was set high...
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...
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...
The Munkebu Hut hike on the island of Moskenseøy in Norway’s Lofoten...
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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Hiking on Gran Canaria was better than I expected. However, what I...
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...
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,...
If you’re looking for a scenic half day adventure you’d do well...
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 Parks Canada backcountry reservations opened, I poured over...
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...
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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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 –...
With hiking season upon us it’s time to think about the state...
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,...
Marble Canyon is a scenic, narrow 600-metre long gorge up Tokumm Creek...
The Hailstone Butte hike in southern Kananaskis Country exceeded all expectations, especially...
Salt Spring Island is the largest and hilliest of BC’s Southern Gulf...
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...
The Opal Hills trail in Jasper National Park is a steep one...
The Yates Mountain hike in Kananaskis, also known as the Barrier Lake...