Hiking Boots
Everything you need to know about hiking boots
Ross Collicutt
Upper Banon Creek Falls
Banon Creek Falls is a well-known, easy to access waterfall off Chemainus River but this is not that waterfall. Most people haven’t seen this one: Upper Banon Creek Falls. Upper Banon Creek Falls is what I call them anyways. The folks at the District of… Read More »Upper Banon Creek Falls
Juan de Fuca Trail
Everything you need to know to day-hike or backpack the Juan de Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island, BC.
GPS for Hiking
Answers to all your questions about GPS units and phone apps.
Gaia GPS App Review
With the switch to phones for everything these days, it’s no wonder everyone is using them for GPS as well. I’ve used some of the best dedicated trail GPS out there and, while there are some pros and cons, phones are just the easiest GPS… Read More »Gaia GPS App Review
Christie Falls
Christie Falls is a beautiful Vancouver Island waterfall not far from Ladysmith, BC. The photos below are a day after heavy rain so the falls aren’t normally this large. Directions are below the photos. Directions to Christie Falls There are multiple ways to get to… Read More »Christie Falls
How to Start Backpacking
There’s nothing more freeing that filling a pack with food and gear and hitting the trail for a week. The places you can see backpacking are what we see in books growing up, dreaming of adventure. There’s a lot of gear to backpacking but that… Read More »How to Start Backpacking
Morsel Spork Review: The Best Sporktula
Are you the kind of person that has to have the perfect spoon, fork, or spork camping or backpacking? If so, you might want to have a look at the Spork and Spoon from Morsel. Most sporks are just a spoon with tines cut from… Read More »Morsel Spork Review: The Best Sporktula
Norrona Lyngen Gore-Tex Jacket Review
In the Pacific Northwest it’s dangerous to go anywhere without a waterproof jacket. Weather can change in minutes. Forecasts can be completely wrong. That said, jackets spend a lot of their time stuffed into the bottom of your backpack because the weather is actually good.… Read More »Norrona Lyngen Gore-Tex Jacket Review
How technology can enhance and change your outdoors experience
Over the past decade, we’ve seen many advancements in technology; from small-scale personal devices and apps to larger innovations and trends that impact all corners of our lives. Unsurprisingly, some of these new devices, apps and gadgets have reached the outdoor industry, offering the ability… Read More »How technology can enhance and change your outdoors experience