Juan de Fuca Marine trail is the lesser-known trail on the lower West Coast of Vancouver Island. It is beautiful, snaking through the forest and... »
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Spotlight On Nova Scotia Part 1
After spending a week on Prince Edward Island, Abby and I were headed to Nova Scotia while my mom broke off the train and headed to Quebec. Pulling out of Charlottown we had two options, catch the ferry to Nova Scotia or drive across the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. The ferry would be quicker if the timing was perfect,... »
Special Feature PEI - Points East Coastal Drive
The plane touched down at precisely midnight on the 22nd of May. It lurched and jarred as the brakes were engaged and it came to a stop in front of the little building at the Charlottetown Airport. Even after a grueling 12 hours in airports and aboard planes, there would not be much sleep after the trip to the East... »
Cape Scott Finale
We woke up around 8:00am on Monday morning, and decided today was going to be a relaxing one. At the far end of Nell’s Bight is Fredrickson Point. The sun was out and Fredrickson Point looked like a great place to explore at a lazy pace. I would say it’s a 2km walk, along the beach, from the ranger cabin... »
Cape Scott Part II
The Ranger cabin is left unlocked as an emergency shelter in the off-season, which is from September 30th to April 30th, I think. However, I believe the cabin becomes more like a posh hotel for whoever claims it first. If you are lucky enough to get it, make sure to leave the cabin in better shape than you found it.... »
Cape Scott - Part I
With winter being over and the skies beginning to clear, I thought it was time for a little adventure. My buddy Matt suggested going to Cape Scott for three nights, I immediately agreed. Matt told me he went last year around the same time and it was amazing. The sun came up early on the morning of... »
Backroads - South Vancouver Island
The web of logging roads on Vancouver Island provides access to some interesting places. I have explored a fair bit of these roads in the last years and the places you can reach never cease to amaze me. It’s like the ultimate adventure, going up or down a dirt road, without an idea what will be at the end of... »
I’d Rather Be Fishing
“Look at those prints, they look really fresh. Usually when I’m out here by myself I sing the dumbest songs just to make noise. I figure if a Cougar can hear me coming, the sound will scare it off. Stop! What was that?” There are many people who call themselves fishermen. However, very few make it a lifestyle. Simply walking to... »
Sointula
I can’t tell you what Sointula is. I can’t give you a definition. There wasn’t a single moment that defined Sointula for me. Still, after visiting the island once and then again for a longer time, I can’t figure it out. Sointula wouldn’t be watching for whales in Beautiful Bay, or a storm ripping through the treetops, which poke into... »
East Sooke Regional Park
One of the best places to explore, close to Victoria, is without a doubt East Sooke Regional Park. It is like a taste of the Wild West Coast of Vancouver Island, close to civilization. The park is a 30 minutes drive from downtown Victoria, a short drive through beautiful Metchosin. Rocky Point Road will lead you to this beautiful park. [singlepic... »
Special Feature - Eldorado Canyon - Boulder Colorado
Eldorado Canyon offers some of the best rock-climbing anywhere. The steep, hard, red-hued sandstone conglomerate walls carved out over millions of years by what we now refer to as South Boulder Creek, rise out of the floor of the canyon to heights of 700 feet. “Eldo” has everything from the ultra classic Bastille Crack, a moderate, 5 pitch, 5.7 that... »