Preparing to Hike the West Coast Trail is no joke. You have to determine your route plan, book your permits, plan your arrival and departure logistics and organize equipment, clothing and food. In this post, we include must read resources, downloadable planning worksheet, and tips that helped us. This is a mutliday backcountry expedition in…
Scotland is a beautiful country – and without a doubt a hiker’s paradise. Historic castles and dramatic mountains provide a fantastic backdrop for some great day hikes. However, with more than 6,000 miles of coastline, it also has some beautiful beaches to explore. What’s more, Scotland has some very camper-friendly laws which allow camping…
Well, we all need a little dose of nature every now and then. What can be more soothing than a long hike to the mountains or a family trip to the woods? To be honest, hiking is one heck of an activity with multitudes of mental and physical benefits. Ok, so you really want to…
Now in year 3 of my Learning to Backcountry Ski journey, it was time to get some training! Moved to BC. ✅ New touring set up. ✅ Avalanche knowledge. ⚠️ AST or Avalanche Skills Training level 1 is the place to start. With our local hill, Whitewater Ski Resort offering this training, it was the…
I looked high and low for the perfect women’s bib ski pants for the last 3 years. When I looked in 2016, there was very little available and I wasn’t ready to drop $400+ for what was available. I looked each year with no success until now! The Battle of the Women’s Bib Ski Pants…
Why LifeProof? The Lifeproof FRĒ has kept my iPhone 6S alive for 3 years through backcountry hikes, skiing trips, sea kayak overnight adventures, and mountain biking sessions in the pouring rain! Every person who plays outside needs a case like this! Even if your phone is already ‘waterproof’ it’s still not drop proof, smashed screen…
After years of tolerating my old heavy backpack, which never fit well on my short frame, I set out to find a very light and comfortable multi-day pack. I tested 8 backpacks and returned 7 of them, leaving the Osprey Eja 58 as the winner! Fit & Sizing I initially trialled the Osprey Eja 48 since…
Super easy, regular ski maintenance you can do in your kitchen! Waxing your skis does 2 important things for you; maintains your bases – prevents the base material from dying out which helps to avoid delimitation helps you glide better – wax helps your skis move smoothly over the various types of snow You will…
Our dogs are not only part of our families, but they are also partners for adventures. We love our pets and want to make sure each trip is safe for them. When you go out in the wilderness, there are dangers that you don’t face at home. Your dog could get hurt on new terrain…
Are you tired of the monotony of your typical touristy destinations? Ready to get back out into nature and explore something off the beaten track? Then it’s time to add a new adventure to your list – hiking in North Arm Hills! Standing sentinel over Newfoundland Bay of Islands, these rugged hills offer an awe-inspiring…