For my brother-in-law and I, 2022 was set to be another year full of adventure and new challenges. Our planned overnight camping trip in the Forbidden Plateau region of Strathcona Provincial Park would prove to be an unexpectedly dramatic experience as we would become caught in a violent snowstorm which turned an arduous overnight trek into nearly a life-or-death situation…
How to Hike the North Coast Trail; A Grueling, Wild, and Rewarding Journey
The North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island was established in 2008 and acts as an extension to the original Cape Scott Trail which is rich in both First Nations and colonial settler history. The harsh and isolated environment…
Hiking Mt. Benson, Nanaimo, BC
Mount Benson, located Southwest from the city of Nanaimo, is a local favorite for day hiking. The mountain’s summit provides a spectacular 360-degree view of some of Vancouver Island’s most beautiful scenery including…
Trent River, Comox Valley – Fossil Hunting Guide!
Vancouver Island is a place where world renowned fossils can be found! It’s unique tectonic setting, on the west coast…
Century Sam Lake, An Adventure in the Valley
Century Sam Lake is a hidden treasure located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Fed by the Comox Glacier,…
Cool Places to Paddleboard in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island and the Pacific west coast of British Columbia are world renowned for surfing. A fun variation of surfing,…
How to Hike the Juan de Fuca Trail, Vancouver Island
The Juan de Fuca trail stretches 47 kilometres along the southwest pacific coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The trail…
My Ayahuasca Experience in Iquitos, Peru
Ayahuasca, a traditional medicine originating from the Amazon jungles of South America, has been used for centuries by indigenous people…
Traveling Solo to Iquitos, Peru
Visiting a place like Iquitos is one of the most life changing trips a person can experience. Located in northeastern…