Category: Backpacking
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VIDEO: Hiking beautiful Rohr Lake and Mt Rohr with our dog
We set off on a long weekend to adventure to Rohr Lake, leaving Vancouver at 5am on Saturday. After squeezing into a packed parking area, we started the hike—steep and full of boulders. Every spot around Rohr Lake was taken by campers, but we eventually found a quieter spot in an alpine meadow. The next…
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Is Mt Seymour the best beginner backpacking spot?
This site may contain affiliate links. If you buy something, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. We headed up Pump Peak on a hot Friday night in July for a night of backpacking. Pump Peak is the first bump you hit on your way to summit Mount Seymour and is…
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VIDEO: Winter Camping and Skiing at Elfin Lakes
In March, we tackled a snowy weekend camping trip to Elfin Lakes, focusing on backcountry skiing training for the upcoming Spearhead Traverse. We learned valuable lessons about winter camping.
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Traverse Take Two: Flower Ridge Towards Harmston And Tzela Lake
Last summer, Erica and I tried to walk across Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island and many things went very wrong. We even got interviewed by the Sharp End podcast about our helicopter rescue. It’s a year later. We’re still in the pandemic. And we felt like we have some serious unfinished business in the park.…
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VIDEO: A tour of Hišimy̓awiƛ
Here is a video tour that I made of Hišimy̓awiƛ, an Alpine Club of Canada hut on 5040 on Vancouver Island. The video covers burning questions such as: What the sleeping area look like If you can charge your phone (spoiler alert: yes) What dishes and cooking equipment is available in the kitchen How do…
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A long traverse in Strathcona Park where many things go wrong
We set out to travel 80km from Mt. Washington to Flower Ridge over eight days. Our goal was to climb eight of Stratchona Park’s tallest and most remote mountains. This included Harmston, one of Island Qualifiers. I wanted a trip that was physically demanding but less scary than my usual mountaineering trips. COVID stress left…
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Hiking to Mt. Assiniboine in October and having it all to ourselves
The fall is the perfect time to head to the Rockies for experienced backpackers.
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VIDEO: Golden Hinde, The Highest Peak on Vancouver Island
We made it to the highest peak on Vancouver Island, the Golden Hinde! You gain over 5,000 m in elevation over the 60 km you hike to get there. You are constantly going up or down.
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VIDEO: Della Falls
I bet you thought Niagara Falls was Canada’s highest waterfall. But you are mistaken! It’s Della Falls located in the middle of nowhere on Vancouver Island. This is home to a wonderful 3 days backpacking trip.
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VIDEO: Winter camping at Mystic Beach along the Juan de Fuca Trail
I’ve been so busy planning my trip, but I wanted to get this video online before the summer! Over the February long weekend, Ashley and I had a lovely time camping on Mystic Beach. Mystic is at the very start of the Juan de Fuca trail. It’s a great beginner backpacking trip as it’s so…
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Kings Peak, What A Difference Two Years Makes
Two years ago, my buddy Aaron and I spotted a snowy peak from the highway. We pulled over. “Do you think we can get up there?” he asked me. “No. That looks way too hard.” I said. When I got home, I googled it. It was just a two or three day hike. No mountaineering…
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VIDEO: Golden Hinde Solo Trip
Just got back from four days in the wilderness by myself. I was so scared before I left but there was no need. My heart is feeling full.
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