Just two hours away from bustling Tauranga is Coromandel, widely considered the ultimate summer destination here in Northland. Okay, maybe second to Waiheke Island. 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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Why Elfin Lakes is the Best Spot for a Swim in the Mountains
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 […]