Welcome to the Blog! All blog posts are here: trail updates, gear posts, Katie B’s adventures and more. Below are all the posts in chronological order by date of publication. Happy reading!
BioLite’s first headlamp is very well designed – it’s comfortable and power packed! From the moment I put the BioLite 330 lumen headlamp on, I could feel the difference. A quick lumen comparison test revealed an immense advantage in visibility, I could see farther and in more detail. The BioLite 330 Headlamp lights up the…
Your skin does it all – it’s waterproof yet breathable, affected by the sun and wind, and acts as your barrier against bacteria, viruses and more! As adventurers and outdoorsy folks, we tend to spend a lot of time exposed to the elements. This mini guide “On the Go: Skin Care for Adventurers” is here…
We are so happy with our decision to hike the West Coast Trail South to North. Over the 75 km there must be over 100 ladders. It’s ideal to get those out of the way early on and enjoy the rest of the hike! Ads are how we keep our blog free for you to…
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…
After years of carrying my camera through the toughest terrain and conditions, with a series of strap concoctions, I think I finally found the solution I’ve been looking for: The Skout!
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…