Tag: solo
Is hiking alone safe?
When I tell people I hike or backpack alone, it invites a number of reactions, including: What is everyone so worried about? 1. Large mammals People are very concerned about bears and cougars. Vancouver Island has some of the highest concentration of cougar and black bear in the world, so this is not entirely misplaced.…
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Solo backpacking trip to Albert Edward
After successfully defending my master’s thesis at the end of August, I collapsed on the couch and did nothing for several weeks. It was necessary. I did eventually get bored, but still felt like a hermit. So I decided to head up Albert Edward — the sixth highest peak on Vancouver Island in Strathcona Park.…
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Things that really surprised me about the Camino de Santiago (and some advice too…)
Things may not go according to plan.
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My packing list for the Camino de Santiago – What worked and what didn’t
UPDATE (August 2018): I have just finished my second Camino. Please check out this new and much improved packing list: My Ultralight Camino Packing List. I spent about a month carefully researching my Camino de Santiago packing list. Then I went on my trip and realized I was wrong … I brought way too much…
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9 tips for eating gluten-free on the Camindo de Santiago
Along the Camino, most people do not carry much food. They rely on bars and food trucks to sell them with snacks along the way. This will strategy will not work for you, fellow person who cannot eat gluten!
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