Queenstown was the first place I visited in New Zealand nearly seven years ago, but more importantly, it was the place that made me fall […]
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The Coromandel Cure
It’s so hard to get away on the weekend after a busy week at work, and even harder to do it on short notice. But […]
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Is this the Best View of Lake Louise?
No, not that one. Read on to find out which view I’m really taking about. Lake Louise is probably the most stunning and recognizable landscape […]
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Hiking the Canyon Rim Trail
Difficulty: leisurely with one river crossing where I almost lost my shoes Distance: 12 km round-trip, 200 m elevation gain I can’t tell you how […]
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Surmounting Panorama Ridge
Difficulty: I’m dead and it’s my own fault Distance: 30 km round-trip, 1500 m elevation gain I’ve wanted to tackle Panorama Ridge for probably about […]
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Is Wedgemount Lake the Most Difficult Hike in Garibaldi Park?
Difficulty: literally vertical Distance: 12 km round-trip, 1200 m elevation gain When I first read up that Wedgemount Lake was the most difficult hike in […]
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Here’s What Makes Elfin Lakes the Perfect Day Hike
Difficulty: gentle grade Distance: 22 km round-trip, 600 m elevation gain For the longest time, I had a memory of Elfin Lakes being absolutely daunting. […]
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Is Watersprite Lake the Best Hike in the Sea to Sky Corridor?
Difficulty: the trail is fair, getting to the parking lot is difficult Distance: 19 km-round trip, 600 m elevation gain The hardest part of the […]
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The Best Place to Find Alpine Larches in Western BC
Alpine Larches are a rare and beautiful sight, especially this far west. They thrive in conditions where other coniferous trees wither and die once the […]