The Kees and Claire hut in Whistler is one of the best backcountry huts in BC. It’s pretty new and has some great facilities and incredible views. Whether you’re visiting Whistler in summer, or are looking for things to do in Whistler in winter, this hut is open all year round. That means it’s ideal…
Kentucky Alleyne Lake near Merritt BC is one of my favorite lakes in British Columbia. On our way to Arrow Lakes in BC one summer we decided to break the drive up by camping along the way. Our campsite of choice was in Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park in BC and it was such a treat…
Johnson Lake is tucked away in the rural area of Barriere and near Kamloops and Sun Peaks, BC and it’s a popular thing to do if you’re in Kamloops or nearby. As with many BC lakes like Lillooet Lake, Kentucky Alleyne, or Jones Lake, Johnson Lake in BC is home to crystal clear waters (so…
The Baden Powell Trail Vancouver runs across the North Shore mountains for about 50km from Horseshoe Bay in the west to Deep Cove in the east. Along the way you climb up the mountains making up Mt Cypress ski resort, cross the feet of Grouse Mountain, Mt Fromme, and Mt Seymour before descending into the…
Embarking on a multi-day ski touring trip can be an exhilarating and daunting experience, especially when it comes to knowing what to pack. You’re going to have to carry all that gear on your pack while touring uphill and skiing down it. While you want to be as light as possible, you still need quite…
The Whistler Blackcomb backcountry is beautiful and relatively accessible thanks to lift-aided access. The jewel of this backcountry area is probably the Spearhead Traverse which takes you on a U-shaped ski traverse from Blackcomb Mountain to Whistler Village (or the other way around) passing glaciers, summits, and passes along the way. It’s one of the…
With the majority of the Berg Lake trail closed throughout 2023 and closures likely for the foreseeable future due to the flooding of 2021, you may be looking for an alternative hike to Berg Lake. The good news is that there are lots of alternatives! The Berg Lake Trail, BC is super close to the…
Whistler is home to some absolutely stunning hikes and the best part is that there are so many Whistler hikes that there’s something for everyone! Without a doubt, some of the best BC hikes are in Whistler. From easy, mostly flat hikes, to day-long hikes and Whistler backpacking trips there’s enough hiking in Whistler to…
The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve may not have the fanciest name, but it’s definitely a great place to spend your weekend. There are a tonne of great easy Vancouver hiking trails in this area, a couple of suspension bridges that are way less crowded than Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge or Capilano Bridge, and so many…
Whyte Lake is an easy Vancouver hike that takes you through the forest to a relatively secluded lake. Since the forest shelters you for the majority of the way, it’s a great option for rainy-day hiking in Vancouver, as well as a nice spot when the sun comes out! This is a perfect hike for…