Valencia has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, offering a more affordable, laid-back alternative to the packed streets of Barcelona. It provides an incredible mix of modern and ancient architecture, expansive beaches, and excellent food. Back in 2024, two housemates… Read More »The Ultimate Valencia Travel Guide & 2-Day Itinerary
Book Review: Ultimate High- My Everest Odyssey by Goran Kropp (& David Lagercrantz) In Ultimate High: My Everest Odyssey, Swedish adventurer Goran Kropp recounts his legendary 1996 expedition: cycling solo from Sweden to Nepal, summiting Mount Everest without bottled oxygen or Sherpa support, and then… Read More »Ultimate High Book Review: Odyssey of Goran Kropp
Quietly tucked between its larger and better-known North Shore neighbours, Lynn Canyon is one of the best places in North Vancouver for a local day out in nature. With forest trails, waterfalls, swimming holes, a free suspension bridge and access to longer mountain routes, Lynn… Read More »Lynn Canyon Hike Guide: Suspension Bridge & Lynn Peak
Book Review: Beyond Possible: One Soldier, Fourteen Peaks — My Life In The Death Zone by Nimsdai “Nims” Purja In 2019, a mountaineering record wasn’t just bested but absolutely shattered. The race to climb all 14 8000m+ mountains can take people a lifetime. But not… Read More »Nims Purja Book: Beyond Possible- Life in the Death Zone
Sea, City and Summits! Vancouver is the city that balances these landscapes in perfect harmony and makes it an attractive place to live. Canada itself is known for its outstanding natural beauty and high quality of life. And the West Coast offers everything from retail… Read More »Vancouver: What makes it a Great Place to live?
Chris Bonington is regarded as one of the finest British Mountaineers with numerous epic adventures to tell. Ascent dives into his life from early climbs to scaling the world’s highest mountains. This book covers his full life in the mountains and the impact on his… Read More »What Makes Chris Bonington: Ascent a Must-Read?
Navigating the hundreds of options for daypacks is a daunting task, especially when a single brand like Osprey offers such a vast collection with only minor differences in capacity and features. Finding the perfect balance for quick local hikes in the North Shore mountains versus… Read More »Osprey Hikelite 26 Review: The Ultimate 26L Daypack
Navigating the hundreds of options for hiking backpacks can feel like an impossible task. Osprey alone boasts a massive collection of packs with only slight variations in capacity, frame styles, and feature sets. So, how do you choose? In this comprehensive review, we will break… Read More »Osprey Hikelite 18 Review: The Ultimate Lightweight Daypack
Book Review: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer Overview Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air is a non-fiction best-selling story about climbing and tragedy on Mount Everest. Set in 1996, this is a gripping, haunting, and deeply personal… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Discussing ‘Into Thin Air’ by Jon Krakauer
There is a reason a classic leather boot has remained an absolute hiking staple for decades. They offer unparalleled protection and unwavering support to tackle challenging terrain, all while carrying a timeless aesthetic. The Scarpa Terra GTX Women’s boots are widely considered among the best… Read More »Scarpa Terra GTX Women’s Review: Best Classic Leather Boot?
