Hiking + Backpacking

Welcome to the Hiking and Backpacking hub. Here you can find all the information you need help get you out on day hikes, backpacking trips, gear lists, skill building and more. You'll also find trip reports from specific trails to help your research when planning on hiking a trail.

The Best Day Hikes in the Sea to Sky

The Sea to Sky is one of the best corridors in BC for accessible and stunning day hikes. Its close proximity to Vancouver means some of these hikes can be busy, but that doesn't change just how scenic they are. If you're looking to do a day hike in the Sea to Sky, here are some of my favourite trails that I return to again and again.

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Your Guide to Hiking the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park

A complete guide to hiking the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park, including route details, planning tips, campsites, gear advice, and what to expect.

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The Ultimate Backpacking Gear List

Here's my ultimate backpacking gear list for multi-day hikes, including gear recommendations and a PDF checklist.

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A woman sitting at Berg Lake in Mount Robson Provincial Park

Top Tips For Getting a Berg Lake Trail Permit

Do you want to hike the spectacular Berg Lake Trail in the Summer of 2026? If you want to be as prepared as possible, read on - these are my top tips for getting a Berg Lake Trail Permit for 2026.

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Berg Lake Trail and Snowbird Pass

4 epic days on the world-class Berg Lake Trail. Trip dates: August 25-28th 2025 Kilometres Hiked: 65.5km (Berg Lake Trail + Snowbird Pass Day Hike) Campsites: 1 night at Emperor Falls, 2 nights at Berg Lake 2026 Summer Permit Release Date: December 2nd, 2025 Mount Robson Provincial Park is somewhere every hiker or outdoor lover should try to experience at least once. Mount Robson is the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, standing at 3,954m tall, and towers over everythi

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