AST-1 with Canada West Mountain School
Avalanche Safety Training 1 (AST-1) course with Canada West Mountain School. Click on the link to read more about this 2-day course.… Read More
Dam Mountain & Thunderbird Ridge Winter Hike
A winter hike to Thunderbird Ridge on Grouse via BCMC Trail. 11.5 km with about 1300 m of elevation gain/drop. Click the link to read more.… Read More
Jug Island Hike in Belcarra Regional Park
Jug Island Hike in Belcarra Regional Park is a family friendly hike. Total distance of 5.5 km and elevation gain/drop of about 300 m.… Read More
Dog Mountain Family Hike
Dog Mountain at 4.5 km and minimal elevation gain is a family friendly snowshoeing trail. Click on the link to read more about this hike.… Read More
Uphill Athlete 24-Week Mountaineering Training Plan
In 2020, I completed the first cycle of Uphill Athlete’s 24-Week Mountaineering Training Plan. Click on the link to read more.… Read More
Lessons From My First Uphill Athlete Training Plan
In 2014, I was introduced to the Uphill Athlete Training approach. Click to read about the lessons I learned from implementing my own plan.… Read More
Cypress Lake Family Hike
Cypress Lake family hike in Coquitlam, BC. At 8.8 km with 490 m elevation gain, it is a relatively easy hike. Click on the link to read more.… Read More
Mount Thurston and Elk Mountain Hike
Mount Thurston and Elk Mountain hike in Chilliwack. Sub-zero temperature, whiteout and light snowfall on our day hike. Click to read more.… Read More
Canadian Rockies – Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks – Road Trip
Canadian Rockies – a majestic mountain range across Alberta and British Columbia. Click on the link to read more about our 9-day road trip.… Read More
St. Mark’s Summit Hike in Cypress Provincial Park
St. Mark’s Summit hike in Cypress Provincial Park. Click on the link to read more about this 11 km moderate hike in winter conditions.… Read More