Making friends as an adult is hard - making friends as an adult with the caveat that they also like to do outdoorsy things sometimes feels damn near impossible, especially when first starting out. I was fortunate enough that my introduction into the world of hiking camping and backpacking came via a

Making friends as an adult is hard - making friends as an adult with the caveat that they also like to do outdoorsy things sometimes feels damn near impossible, especially when first starting out. I was fortunate enough that my introduction into the world of hiking camping and backpacking came via a

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

This iconic backpacking trip covers 22km of trails and includes 7 campgrounds and a suspension bridge. It travels from the south face to the north face of Mt Robson and passes Kinney Lake, Whitehorn Mountain, Emperor Falls before finally winding its way along Berg Lake to the Robson Pass (

Over the past year I have had a lot of time to explore California and HipCamp is one of my go-to websites for finding really unique off the backcountry camping, car camping and Glamping experiences that are not listed anywhere else. As we kick off summer I wanted to share five unique camping and cla

A recap on my first year away from the office. Some of the tough lessons learned and finding what is important in an ever-changing world with one suitcase always packed. And a recap of some of my favourite adventures along the way.

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

Making friends as an adult is hard - making friends as an adult with the caveat that they also like to do outdoorsy things sometimes feels damn near impossible, especially when first starting out. I was fortunate enough that my introduction into the world of hiking camping and backpacking came via a

When I set out on my third road trip through the desert I wanted to see everything that I had missed or skipped over on previous trips (spoiler: this simply isn't possible). I had a google map pinned with locations along the Arizona-Utah border... but then they started migrating - one in New Mexico,

Instead of a hometown my address growing up read "MD of Foothills", the nearest town was 8km away has a population of 2,500. I had the same friends when I was three years old that I did when I graduated highschool and as soon as I could, I left and didn't really look back.

My mother is a many-times Boston Marathon runner, her sister a world champion IronMan competitor and as for me… I like to put heavy things on my back and walk uphill. Moving fast has never come naturally to me. But about a decade ago, to distance myself from my “freshman 15” I decided that I, like m

After a half dozen visits over multiple seasons I finally feel qualified to write this blog. I first visited Mo’orea for my 30th Birthday in February of 2020 during the rainy season. I spent nearly two weeks on the island - hiking, camping and truly immersing myself in the culture of French Polynesi

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

Spring shoulder season is my least favourite time of the year. A long cold Canadian winter spent with restless hiking legs and gear collecting dust in basements and storage units finally coming to a close but not soon enough. With a tough avalanche season and lingering snow showers in the Canadian R

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

One of the most photographed lakes in the world, I am grateful to be able to call Moraine Lake my backyard. Over recent years its popularity has grown and for good reason. I have compiled a list of a dozen of my favourite things to do, all starting from the parking lot of one of the most beautiful b

Extending over 11,000 square kilometres, it is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and part of UNESCO's Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. The townsite now known as Jasper was originally named Fitzhugh after an individual who was at the time the Vice-President

Over the past year I have had a lot of time to explore California and HipCamp is one of my go-to websites for finding really unique off the backcountry camping, car camping and Glamping experiences that are not listed anywhere else. As we kick off summer I wanted to share five unique camping and cla

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

Everything you need to know before hopping on a plane to Patagonia Chile. How to get there, what to pack, every to eat and sleep and everything you need to see and do!

My story of backcountry camping starts in the spring of 2014 with a guided trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. I was hooked. I have dedicated my life since to spending as many days under the stars and out of my bedroom as possible. And admittedly have been extremely lucky in that I have never k

The Kootenays or Kootenay (/ˈkuːtni/ KOOT-nee) is a region of southeastern British Columbia. It takes its name from the Kootenay River, which in turn was named for the Kutenai First Nations people. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, this National Park is 1,406 square ki

Over the past year I have had a lot of time to explore California and HipCamp is one of my go-to websites for finding really unique off the backcountry camping, car camping and Glamping experiences that are not listed anywhere else. As we kick off summer I wanted to share five unique camping and cla

I once posted a story on Instagram, perhaps my most replied to story ever, explicitly stating the reason that I do not personally geotag specific locations on social media. I have a small set of rules that I follow that summed up are “if there is a parking lot, I can tell people where it is” - outsi

Instead of a hometown my address growing up read "MD of Foothills", the nearest town was 8km away has a population of 2,500. I had the same friends when I was three years old that I did when I graduated highschool and as soon as I could, I left and didn't really look back.

I remember the moment that I knew I could no longer both work a corporate job and also say yes to all of the things I wanted (needed) to do. It was a Wednesday in early February, I had spent the previous afternoon with Chelsea on a beach on the south shore of Kauai. My phone lit up and it

Making friends as an adult is hard - making friends as an adult with the caveat that they also like to do outdoorsy things sometimes feels damn near impossible, especially when first starting out. I was fortunate enough that my introduction into the world of hiking camping and backpacking came via a

Although I am firmly rooted in the Canadian Rockies, from 2019-2022 I spent the majority of my time in San Francisco (or, SF as anyone who has spent time knows to refer to it as). And, as we all know, this was also a time of sticking a little close to home (wherever you were calling home those days)

Everything you need to know before hopping on a plane to Patagonia Chile. How to get there, what to pack, every to eat and sleep and everything you need to see and do!

Making friends as an adult is hard - making friends as an adult with the caveat that they also like to do outdoorsy things sometimes feels damn near impossible, especially when first starting out. I was fortunate enough that my introduction into the world of hiking camping and backpacking came via a

Everything you need to know before visiting the end of the world. What to pack, how to get there, where to eat and sleep and what needs to be on your to-do list!

Over the past year I have had a lot of time to explore California and HipCamp is one of my go-to websites for finding really unique off the backcountry camping, car camping and Glamping experiences that are not listed anywhere else. As we kick off summer I wanted to share five unique camping and cla