Ever since we moved to Canada I’ve been desperate to do the Lake O’Hara hike in Yoho National Park. The classic view you’ve likely seen which looks down onto the lake had me mesmerized. But, every year (for 5 years!) I tried to get reservations or a ticket on the bus and failed. Since our…
The Sea to Sky trail is one of the best things to do in Squamish BC. Not to be confused with the Squamish Sea to Summit hike / Squamish Sea to Sky hike that goes underneath the Squamish gondola or the Sea to Sky highway, this post is about the Sea to Sky trail that…
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…
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…
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…
Summer is for hiking! Every spring I get super excited about summer hiking adventures but when I first started out I wondered “what do you wear to hike?” and what to wear hiking in summer. Well, if that’s you, or you’re just looking to update your summer hiking outfit, then check out this post below…
Packing for a multiday hike, such as the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, can be tricky. Knowing what to pack, how much to pack, and what to leave behind can be tricky for all multi-day backpacking hikes but it’s especially true when it comes to your West Coast Trail packing list. That’s because the…
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The Mount Fromme hike in North Vancouver is a fairly challenging hike on the North Shore. The hike winds up through the forests of North Vancouver near popular biking trails like Bobsled, and other Vancouver hiking trails like Kennedy Falls, until you come out to the peak of Mount Fromme. Fromme sits between Grouse Mountain…
Frosty Mountain in EC Manning Provincial Park is a great hike with stunning mountain views. One of the best times to do Frosty Mountain is when the larch trees are turning golden yellow. The Frosty Mountain Manning Park larches hike is one of my most memorable hikes from 6 years of living and hiking all…