At first glance, my notebook tells a rather negative tale of wind and rain and mud-sucking portages. A closer look suggests that canoeing the twelve lake, 116.4 kilometre (72 mile) Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit in British Columbia might just be for the birds. Did I mention I like … [Read more...] about Path of the Paddle: Canoeing Bowron Lakes
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What a Rush: Barkerville, B.C.
Most people have heard of the California ‘49ers. Equally as many know of the Klondike stampeders heading up to the Yukon in 1898. But what about the gold fever surrounding Barkerville, British Columbia? Barkerville's story lies smack dab in the middle of the western gold … [Read more...] about What a Rush: Barkerville, B.C.
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
What do you pack when you are hiking the Chilkoot Trail through Alaska, BC, and into the Yukon in the footsteps of the gold rush stampeders? I know what would be on my list today, but what did the historic gear checklist look like? Let's find out! Disclosure: This post … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
Exploring the Past at Mount Robson Provincial Park
From a teen working on a youth crew to an adult hiking to explore the past, join me as I wander through Mount Robson Provincial Park in beautiful British Columbia. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Remembering a Mount Robson Summer Many years ago - who's … [Read more...] about Exploring the Past at Mount Robson Provincial Park
A Writer, A Club, and the Elizabeth Parker Hut
One of our favourite Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Huts is the Elizabeth Parker Hut - a little log cabin in a pristine meadow near Lake O'Hara, British Columbia. Discover the connections between a writer, the mountains, and a club. A Jewel of a Backcountry Hut With an … [Read more...] about A Writer, A Club, and the Elizabeth Parker Hut