Follow old logging paths up the mountainside and through a beautiful landscape to reach the red roofed log cabin nestled in the woods. Incredible mountain views and the bright blue depths of Watersprite Lake will be there to greet you. You can see the valley you hike through at 2:10 and notice the red roof of the cabin in the woods at 2:45 in this video taken… Read more >
Charlie & I began rock climbing about 5 years ago. The thrill of learning a new skill & unlocking our bodies’ potential was very rewarding. I personally never dreamed of taking the sport outside the comfort zone of our indoor climbing gyms (Climber’s Rock in Burloak followed by Boulderz Etobicoke, Ontario). But after spending one week in Squamish B.C. I was inspired. Once you notice the first… Read more >
Squamish is an outdoor adventure park masquerading as a small town, north of Vancouver, South of Whistler. It sits at the Northern tip of Howe Sound, surrounded by some well-known mountains including the Stawamus Chief, a towering granite face visible from the Sea to Sky Highway leading into town. It is constantly dotted with Rock Climbers. When visiting you must arrive early because the parking lots are… Read more >
The majesty of Vancouver Island is just a quick 2 hour ferry from the mainland. The island is a beautiful community of small towns. We drove right onto the ferry and set up shop at some work stations. Tofino is one of the most popular destinations for surfers on the West coast in Canada, and the furthest we roamed on our adventure. In between Tofino and the… Read more >
Looking back on 2017 it was absolutely the Year of the Van. We experienced so many things that we could have never imagined. Following a very difficult 2016, Charlie & I figured we should seize the day and do something big. So we decided to find a van, transform it and hit the road together. Within the first week of making this decision we were conditionally gifted… Read more >
We stopped into the town of Revelstoke on the recommendation of our good friend Andrew Hercus. We drove in from Vancouver & got to enjoy the scenic route East from Pemberton through Lillooet to Revelstoke. The city is situated on the banks of the Columbia River just south of the Revelstoke Dam. Hercus had spent the summer taking international tourists on amazing adventures through the Rocky Mountains… Read more >
When you try to fit everything you own into a van, there isn’t room for excess. The only thing you can actually take with you fully intact is your ego. My ego was constructed within the fast paced city life, which forced me to draw inward. The city is pervaded by an ‘every man for himself’ mentality that lets you believe you are the most important person… Read more >
A great hike with stellar views we highly recommended while visiting Jasper National Park. The area offers hikers two moderate level paths: the Glacier Trail and the Alpine Meadow Trail. Both trails showcase incredible views of Mt. Edith Cavell, the most prominent peak entirely in Alberta, and its massive Angel Glacier. Mt. Edith Cavell is comparable to 6 CN towers, standing tall at 3363m. To get to… Read more >
Yoho comes from the Cree word for “awe” and “wonder” and it is easy to see why. Towering waterfalls, beautiful backcountry camping, and huge Burgess Shale rock formations boasting rare fossils are just some of the wonders you’ll find in Yoho National Park. Yet Yoho seems to be one of Canada’s lesser known National Parks. It is situated East of Golden and envelopes the quaint town of… Read more >
Biodegradable: toilet paper & baby wipes. It is essential that these items be biodegradable as you will be able to dispose of them in the countless ‘pit’ (compost) toilets you will encounter. Never leave these items in nature, always pack out everything you bring in. We purchased our toilet paper from Canadian Tire and our baby wipes in bulk online. We purchased the 21 day biodegradable, 480 pack… Read more >