Guide to Backcountry Camping at Lillian Lake in Kananaskis
Lillian Lake is a beautiful backcountry campground in the Spray Valley section of Kananaskis. It’s a moderate backcountry trail with […]
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Backpacking trip guides and advice for backcountry camping in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Luxury Backcountry Camping at Big Elbow Campground
Luxury and backcountry are not two words that usually go together, but camping at the Big Elbow Backcountry site in
The Best 3 Backcountry Camping Trips For Beginners
There’s something about backcountry camping that is so different from frontcountry. Maybe it’s the sense of accomplishment from completing the
Juan de Fuca Trail: Bear Beach to Chin Beach
Day 2 of the Juan de Fuca trail was our most difficult day of the journey. We hiked from Bear
A Casual Backpacker’s Guide to the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
On October 4-6th my partner and I embarked on a 3-day backpacking trip, hiking 30 km of the 47 km
A Beginner’s Backcountry Camping Trip to Mount Romulus
If you have ever wanted to start backcountry camping, Mount Romulus is a great campsite to start at. The campsite
Ribbon Lake via Buller Pass: My First Backcountry Trip
Although I had gone on backcountry adventures through summer camps (first as a camper, later as a counsellor), it wasn’t
A Casual Hiker’s Guide to Backcountry Camping for Beginners
If you enjoy camping and hiking, chances are you’ll love backcountry camping. It can seem daunting to start backpacking in
What to Pack? Backpacking Clothes Edition
Packing can be a daunting task for any trip, but especially the first time you go backpacking. With a goal