British Columbia

I recently traveled through what seems like half of British Columbia, but after reviewing a map it was realistically maybe a third of the province. Nevertheless I am here to convince you why you need to visit for the first time, or make another trip if you have been before.  1. The Bugs  This is ...

British Columbia landscapes, a Jeep Rubicon with a rooftop tent, and a very rough itinerary. Sounds like my kind of trip. Based out of Vancouver, Hastings Overland rents off-road Jeeps to travelers looking to get off the beaten path in British Columbia. While they will provide a rough plan based ...

Most Canadians travel Europe before they explore Canada.  Ironic, no?  A considerably large country with vast landscapes and a small population should make it simple enough to explore and discover Canada. We are, after all, home to many of Instagram's most photo-worthy destinations (I'm looking a...

Perhaps due to the epic playgrounds of the Coast Mountains being so accessible in Vancouver, the municipal parks of the Lower Mainland are definitely underrated. Amongst these are some hidden gems you may have never heard of, but are definitely worth a visit at least once! Whether you need a new ...

We were on the tail end of our two week road trip as we wound down the canyon, sneaking views of foaming green water fed by the high glacial lakes we’d hiked amongst in the days before. The Kicking Horse River did a noble job trying to draw our attention away from the snow-covered peaks looming a...

“This place is full of life on life on life!” Julie’s assessment of a toppled sitka spruce couldn't have been more accurate. This giant nurse log spanned the tides, it housed a slug oozing over deer ferns at one end and a crab picking over some barnacles at the other. Julie, my partner and fellow...

Hike the Stawamus Chief There are two options; the hike to first peak, or the hike to second and third peak. First Peak brings you to an epic view over Sqawmish, the Sea to Sky, and the Pacific Ocean. It is a perfect hike for those looking to do a quick day hike, and is far enough out of the city...

When you think of western Canada, I bet at least one of these iconic national parks come to mind: Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke. Maybe you dream of Yoho or Kootenay. Do you know what these parks have in common, besides their natural beauty? They are all within a morning's drive of Gold...

The initial plan was to drive up to a paragliding launch site above the town of Pemberton, B.C. to have a bonfire and take some pictures of the stars. We packed up the car and headed out with our camera gear and some campfire dinner (hotdogs and s'mores).  As I always do, I checked the aurora for...

I had always heard lots about Mount Assiniboine, how it stood tall at 11,870 feet and was often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Rockies". I also knew that this impressive peak was surrounded by a beautiful Provincial Park, full of gorgeous hiking trails, unique mountains and various alpine...

Gazing out the windows of the Bluebird Café in Golden BC always seems to inspire an adventure regardless of the season. The ski runs craved into the mountainside of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort stare back at me, and next to them lay the untouched goods of the seemly endless Dogtooth Mountain Ran...

Remote wilderness, glassy waters, rocky beaches, and killer whales (orcas). Kayaking this area is the best way to experience Johnstone Strait. Options for getting into the prime kayaking area of Johnstone Strait include going with an outfitter or driving into Naka Creek and launching from there....

My headlamp light is dimming more and more with every minute. Damn, should've brought those extra batteries I left at the tent. I didn't even think I was going to use this thing today. I can see about 25 feet ahead, but it's hard to tell if I'm looking at a viable down climb or a straight up clif...

There's something special about a mountain town in the winter, especially one that is so surrounded by adventure as Golden, British Columbia. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Golden is the perfect basecamp for a winter experience. Whether you're into skiing, snowboarding, snowmobilin...

So you have one day to adventure through lower British Columbia. What do you do? Well I just so happen to have some great places to check out while you are there. Don’t waste the time you have searching around. Hit the main spots but venture off the beaten path a bit so you can get some amazing p...

Nowadays on any trail you run, skin track you follow, or gravel road you ride you’ll see a plethora of modern, high tech watches. More or less, they all have similar features such as GPS, weatherproofing, and occasional heart rate monitoring capabilities. And that’s where the Suunto 9 comes in, h...