One of the easiest ways to improve your backpacking experience is to build a camp cooking setup that is lightweight, reliable, and simple to use. After all, few things are more satisfying than a hot meal and a warm drink after a long day on… Read More »Camp Cooking Equipment: My Complete Backpacking Cooking System
The Wedgemount Lake hike is widely regarded as one of the toughest and most rewarding hikes near Whistler. Climbing relentlessly through steep forest before emerging into a spectacular alpine basin, the trail delivers everything hikers dream about in British Columbia: turquoise glacial water, towering mountain… Read More »Wedgemount Lake Hike: Conquering Whistler’s Toughest Alpine Climb
The Panorama Ridge hike is widely considered one of the best hikes in Canada and the crown jewel of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Combining turquoise alpine lakes, volcanic peaks, glaciers, and endless mountain views, it is the must-do route that puts Garibaldi on hiking bucket lists… Read More »Panorama Ridge & Black Tusk Hike: Conquering 2,000m in Garibaldi Park
Backpacking in North America is a fundamentally different beast than trekking anywhere else in the world. Whether you are navigating the heavily rooted coastal rainforests of British Columbia, tackling the granite stairs of Yosemite, or driving north for a remote, late-season expedition into the Yukon’s… Read More »Backpacking Packing List: Complete Gear Checklist for Multi-Day Hikes
Jasper National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the Canadian Rockies, combining glacier-fed lakes, rugged mountain peaks, wildlife, scenic drives and some of the best outdoor adventures in Alberta. Many visitors arrive from Banff or Lake Louise via the Icefields Parkway, one… Read More »Jasper National Park: 7 Epic Days of Hiking & Camping
A Sea to Summit sleeping pad can completely change the way you sleep outdoors, especially if you are moving on from cheap foam roll mats. For years, I used basic sleeping mats similar to a yoga mat, and while they were affordable and simple, they… Read More »Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad: 5 Reasons to Love it
Finding the perfect sleeping bag for high-altitude camping, mountaineering, and multi-day trekking is never an easy task. With so many brands on the market offering seemingly identical specs, the choice can be completely overwhelming. Before setting off for a demanding Himalayan adventure on the Annapurna… Read More »Rab Alpine 800 Down Sleeping Bag: The Ultimate Kit Review
Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, slow down and create proper adventure memories. But if you are new to it, your first camping trip can feel intimidating. There is gear to choose from, weather to plan around, campsites to book,… Read More »Camping Tips for Beginners: How to Enjoy Your First Camping Trip
Camping is one of the best ways to connect with the great outdoors. There is something magical about sleeping under the stars and being exposed to any weather. Camping is very versatile from fun family camping trips to festival goers to backpackers and the hardcore… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to My Camping Packing List
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is widely considered one of the absolute best lightweight 2-person tents on the market today. It is a fully-featured, freestanding shelter that boasts an amazingly spacious interior volume alongside a robust construction built for maximum weather protection. For… Read More »Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review- The Best Trekking Tent
