Category: Hiking
Travel and Food Writing Class – A Weekend in Las Vegas
My latest writing assignment for my UBC Travel and Food writing class was to produce a piece on “A Weekend in …” (previous assignment was a Restaurant Review). I had just returned f... Read More
Epic Black Tusk Hike
As much as I love traveling around the world and exploring new exotic sights, there are moments when places in my own backyard just take my breath away. The views along the Black Tusk hike near Whistl... Read More
Chasing Sunrise for Canada Day
“How did you even hear about a sunrise hike??!” Funny enough, it was my Aussie friend Julia who told me about this unique way to celebrate Canada Day! Her Yogi friend, Mandi, had recently ... Read More
Rated Difficult: Crown Mountain Hike in North Vancouver
Crown mountain is located north of Grouse Mountain in Vancouver and is so incredible that a professional NHL hockey player chose to spend his time with the prized Stanley Cup here on this summit! ... Read More
Hiking to St. Mark’s Summit with Amazing Views of Howe Sound
Using the weather and increase in tourist sightings as my gauge, I would say that Summer has arrived in Vancouver! We are so lucky to have access to all this beautiful, natural terrain in Vancouver an... Read More
Sea to Sky Gondola and Hike for Mother’s Day
Adventure by nature: the Sea to Sky Gondola and hike. It officially opened up in Squamish last summer and I finally got around to checking it out by celebrating Mother’s Day here! This new Briti... Read More
Birthday Celebrations:Thomas Haas, Lake Garibaldi and Chambar
So it’s my birthday, and given that I’ve set up this blog in term of the things I want to accomplish before I turn 30, my birthday seems like a good time to check in and see where I’m at. I alre... Read More
Tips on the Vancouver Grouse Grind – Mother Nature’s Stairway from Hell
The Grouse Grind is a “hike” that takes you to the top of Grouse Mountain – a popular tourist attraction with spectacular views of the city. I remember my sister taking out of town g... Read More
2 days in Santiago, Chile – Day 1
I really appreciate my sister for organizing my 2 day itinerary in Chile (and for inviting me and sponsoring this flight out here in the first place!). It’s hard to do everything in a big metropolit... Read More