Despite this being a hiking holiday, our main reason to detour over to Kanab had nothing to do with getting out feet dirty hitting the trails. The draw was Best Friends Animal Society. This No Kill animal shelter is the… Read More ›
Hiking
Top Hikes in Zion National Park
Late October 2013 my mom and I took a road trip to Utah – first stop Zion National Park. The entire park was absolutely spectacular with yellowing cottonwoods lining the Virgin River, orange-red rocks rising up on either side to… Read More ›
Day 12: Lake Louise – Banff
To day: 59km, 220m To date: 915.5km, 9,950m To go: 6,885km So just to clarify how I am doing this – I am only keeping count of my riding days in the title – and not my rest days… I… 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 ›
Ursacks: Beginner’s Guide
I recently purchased two Ursacks for my bicycle trip across Canada this summer (yes this is happening!!). I had never heard of an ursack until a couple days ago, and if you are like me – let me give… 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 ›
Book Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Rating: Loved it! Who for: People wanting to reminisce about long-distance hiking (or other sport), people who want to be inspired, people who have lost someone, or themselves Who Not… Read More ›
