While I love all forms of hiking, you can probably tell from the majority of my posts that backpacking truly has my heart! Lately so many people I know are beginning to venture into the backcountry for the first time. After answering countless gear questions (which I absolutely love to do) I thought it might … Continue reading Backpacking 101: A Beginners Guide to Gear
This past summer I set off on a three week roadtrip/hiking expedition through British Columbia and Alberta. While the first "big" destination was Mount Robson Provincial Park (to hike the Berg Lake trail) I knew we needed to make a side-trip to Wells Gray Provincial Park. Located in Clearwater, BC, Wells Gray boasts an abundance … Continue reading Roadtrips and Waterfalls – Wells Gray Provincial Park
Golden Ears Provincial Park will always hold a special place in my heart for so many different reasons. Growing up in Maple Ridge, it felt like a part of my backyard. It was in this park where I was able to explore and discover my passion for the outdoors. Every time I drove down Dewdney … Continue reading Golden Ears Peak- Maple Ridge, BC
When looking for a multi-day hike in Jasper there are so many different choices and they all book up pretty quickly. Tonquin Valley was actually the backup plan for my backup plan. Before coming across the trail on the Parks Canada booking page I had never heard of it. While it is often overshadowed by … Continue reading Tonquin Valley – Jasper, BC
As promised here is part 2 of my first trip in Garibaldi Provincial Park all about Black Tusk -- if you missed part one click here to catch up. After spending Saturday night at Taylor Meadows campground we woke up Sunday morning to beautiful sunny skies. While the group of friends I was with were … Continue reading Garibaldi Provincial Park Part 2: Black Tusk
One of the most well known places to go hiking in British Columbia has to be Garibaldi Provincial Park. Not only does it offer an incredible variety of hiking options (day trips, overnight hikes, multi-day hikes), but it is also one of the most scenic destinations in the province. With over 90km of hiking trails … Continue reading Garibaldi Provincial Park Part 1: Garibaldi Lake & Taylor Meadows
Joffre Lakes is one of those infamous hikes that everyone and their dog has done (If you live on the West coast of BC anyways) and while part of me has always wanted to do it, the large crowds and long drive were definitely off-putting. If you do choose to do this hike on a … Continue reading Joffre Lakes – Pemberton, BC
With BC Provincial parks finally starting to re-open (fingers crossed National Parks will soon follow) I’ve started to plan some exciting hiking trips for the summer. Meanwhile, scrolling through all of these hiking sites has me reminiscing about my favourite overnight hike from last summer: Wedgemount Lake! This hike is tough but extremely rewarding. The … Continue reading Wedgemount Lake – Whistler, BC
Wander With Katie 