There are so many awesome Zion National Park hikes that are dotted all over the park. Of course, you’ve got the famous Angel’s Landing hike which is probably the most popular in the park. There’s the unique hike in Zion National Park where you walk through a river canyon: The Narrows, and there are riverside…
The Artist Point Snowshoe in the Mt Baker Ski Area in Washington State remains one of the best snowshoe walks I’ve done. It’s not particularly difficult and, on a clear day, the views are absolutely incredible. You’ll come out to an area at the end of the hike where you can see both Mt Baker…
I think if you embrace winter by still getting outdoors then it makes the short days and grey skies a lot more bearable. I’m a skier and so have always loved getting up into the mountains but since moving to Vancouver I’ve enjoyed a different way of experiencing snowy landscapes: snowshoeing. I’d heard many things…
The Joffre Lake hike is the one hike near Vancouver that I think I probably see a picture of on Instagram every day. UPDATE August 2023: Joffre Lakes are Currently Closed while The Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua First Nation assert their Title and Rights to their shared unceded territory and take time to harvest and…
The Panorama Ridge hike is my new favourite hike near Whistler, BC. It used to be the Garibaldi Lake hike but now say hello to the Panorama Ridge trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park. While living in Canada I was lucky enough to hike this trail multiple times and it never failed to impress. I’ve hiked…
If you’re looking for the best Banff area hikes and great hiking trails near Banff Lake Louise then check out the list below. One of the best Banff activities is to go hiking. There’s plenty of Banff backpacking with Banff backcountry camping to do but this post focuses on some of the best day hikes…
Summer in Vancouver came and went in a flash. All of a sudden we’re back to rain. But we’ve still got time before the snow comes to get in some fall hikes in Vancouver! Hiking in the forests and the mountains (on clearer days) is one of the best things to do in Vancouver in…
Owing to the massive fires in summer 2024, these hikes may not be accessible for some time. I encourage you to research the latest conditions on the Tourism Jasper website. If you’re heading to Jasper National Park and want to see what the fuss is really all about then make sure you do some day hikes…
St Mark’s Summit is one of the best Vancouver hikes. In fact, I like it so much that I’ve done it twice in the space of just a few weeks. If it weren’t for Panorama Ridge I might even say that it’s one of the top BC hikes. The best thing about the St Marks…
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, it’s important to pack the 10 essentials and hiking gear to ensure your safety on the trails. Packing the “Ten Essentials” for hiking is a good habit to adopt whenever you step into the backcountry, even on day hikes, and no matter how long or short the…