Anyone who has driven the Sea to Sky has passed by Brohm Lake – probably noticed the little wooden bridge over a marshy area and thought to themselves “why what a nice little wooden bridge” and then driven on by… Read More ›
British Columbia
Lake Garibaldi & Panorama Ridge Hike
July 1st & 2nd, 2014 Map to the trailhead (Rubble Creek) parking lot: Distance: 9km to Lake Garibladi (one-way), 7 km to Panorama Ridge (One-way, from Lake Garibaldi) Camping: At Lake Garibaldi or Taylor Meadows, the online community’s first choice… Read More ›
Juan de Fuca Trail – Trip Report
May 26th – 28th, 2014 Juan de Fuca Trail This time last year my sister-in-law & I hiked the West Coast Trail – one of the most spectacular hikes I have ever done. I was excited this year to hike… Read More ›
Hiking Poles: Pro/Con LIST
I had always thought hiking poles were for Gords (a term I am borrowing from my brother – people who require all the top notch gear to do any activity and in that lose the essence of the activity itself). In… Read More ›
The West Coast Trail Part 2: Cribs Creek – Port Renfrew
Day 4: Cullite Cove, 16.5km; 58km Total We had a huge reason to celebrate today – Chez Monique’s. This little arrangment of chairs on the sand served some mighty fine bacon and eggs…. and the best coffee!! Perhaps also the… Read More ›
The West Coast Trail Part 1: Bamfield – Cribs Creek (41.5km)
“The West Coast Trail is recommended for experienced backpackers only.” Hmmmm…. Challenge accepted :)
West Coast Trail: T – 1 day
Whats in my bag????? A lot of stuff…. far… Read More ›
Mt. Finlayson
Highlights: Great cardio, fun scrambles, beautiful views Distance: The direct trail up is 1.8km each way – elevation gained is 419m. If you choose to take the longer, less steep, easier on the knees, and safer in the rain trail… Read More ›
The Chief
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
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 ›
Just Ambling 