Hiking as a First Date (and 6 Hiking Date Ideas)
Is Hiking as a First Date a Good Idea? Is hiking a good first date idea? In most situations, no, it isn’t. Is it a… Read More »Hiking as a First Date (and 6 Hiking Date Ideas)
17 Hikes to Swimming Spots near Vancouver (Lakes, Rivers, Waterfalls)
There is something so refreshing and satisfactory about going for a swim on a hot day after having to hike to the swimming spot first.… Read More »17 Hikes to Swimming Spots near Vancouver (Lakes, Rivers, Waterfalls)
22 Amazing Wildflower Hikes close to Vancouver
If you have ever experienced a field full of alpine wildflowers you know how magical that moment is and you want to find them again… Read More »22 Amazing Wildflower Hikes close to Vancouver
13 Epic June Hikes near Vancouver
Often in June, I will spend hours going through all of the nearby hikes trying to discern which hikes are snow-free and ready to be… Read More »13 Epic June Hikes near Vancouver
15 Vegetarian Day-Hike Lunch Ideas
If you are out for a long (or short) day hike in the wilderness you will need some sustenance. Finding the perfect day-hiking lunch is… Read More »15 Vegetarian Day-Hike Lunch Ideas
11 of the Best Spring Hikes near Vancouver
Please note that snow levels change every year, consider recent weather patterns, read trail reports, and bring snow safety gear if you are uncertain of… Read More »11 of the Best Spring Hikes near Vancouver
12 Best Rainy Day Hikes near Vancouver
People in Vancouver are very outdoorsy but the weather in Vancouver doesn’t always seem to support that outdoorsy lifestyle, considering it rains about 50% of… Read More »12 Best Rainy Day Hikes near Vancouver
17 Hikes Accessible by Bus in Metro Vancouver
In Vancouver, we are lucky enough to be surrounded by nature in every direction and we are also lucky enough to have a public transport… Read More »17 Hikes Accessible by Bus in Metro Vancouver
16 Items on My Winter Hiking Gear List
Below you will find my daypack essentials for winter hiking. This is a guide for sea-level trails that are snowless or for maintained snowshoe trails… Read More »16 Items on My Winter Hiking Gear List
15 Items on My Summer Hiking Gear List
I like to keep a little paper checklist of all of the things I like to have in my backpack on a simple summer day… Read More »15 Items on My Summer Hiking Gear List