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• Book Review: How to Live a Life of Adventure

  By Deanna on April 8, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  How to Live a Life of Adventure: The Art of Exploring the World   By Frosty Wooldridge “To many Americans, the wilderness is little more than a retreat from the tensions of civilization.  To others, it is a testing place… Read More ›

• The Chief

  By Deanna on March 28, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  I have been in Squamish a lot this past month babysitting (or “hanging out with” as we prefer to call it) my nieces.  It has been a bit chaotic, especially since I consider turning the volume on the radio past… Read More ›

• Deep Cove – Quarry Rock

  By Deanna on March 26, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Highlight: Incredible views of Indian Arm and the community of Deep Cove. Distance and Difficulty:  To go to the Quarry Rock viewpoint and back is about 4.25km.  There are some steep sections, but they are short.  The trail has a lot… Read More ›

• Mount Douglas

  By Deanna on March 7, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Highlights: Sweeping 360 degree view of Victoria city and surroundings. My favorite place for a view so far. Difficulty and Distance: Moderate at most – it is uphill, but distances are short, and you can walk (or drive) on a paved… Read More ›

• Jocelyn Hill

  By Deanna on March 1, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Highlight: Views of the Olympic Mountains, Finlayson Arm, Saanich Inlet and the Gulf Islands. Distance: Jocelyn Hill (434m) Loop from McKenzie Bight parking Lot is approx. 12km total (I am estimating – no fancy GPS at the moment). Difficulty: Moderate. Steep stretches, lots… Read More ›

• Mount Work

  By Deanna on February 28, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Highlights: Beautiful sweeping views from the highest point on the Saanich Peninsula (449m). Distance: 2.5km one way, can hike down the other side (1.8km one way) and back up again if you feel you need more.  The trail is steep for sections… Read More ›