We have had an epic launch to our winter season in Whistler, and being able to get up and go out exploring on these mountains via two planks every day, is an extraordinary experience.
Category: British Columbia
An overnight hike at Whistler’s Russet Lake, in beautiful British Columbia
Basically every time something really cool happens, it happens spontaneously. Typically, I’m a planner – I like to know when I’m doing something and how I’m going to do it so I can have something really epic to look forward to. I always knew that I wanted to hike to Russet Lake. A doozie in…
A solo hike to magnificent Joffre Lakes, British Columbia
It doesn’t feel like that long ago that I ventured for the first time to Joffre lakes last winter, but yet it seems to be my go-to spot for either a solo trail run/hike or a group adventure hang. Joffre Lakes are one of those places that’s jaw-droppingly beautiful. Yet again, another place that I…
making my home in whistler, british columbia
So, job accepted, Vancouver apartment forfeited, and winter approaching, we had no Whistler home. Luckily, our stellar pal Steph happened to have a room in her little White Gold two bedroom open for the month of October and we jumped on the opportunity to not sleep in the Pathfinder. (Plus, would Tourism Whistler really be…
finding (and keeping) secret spots in British Columbia
As I make more friends who have been roaming these woods for quite some time, I’m learning more and more about amazing hidden spots that surround me. Spots that I will never blog about or tag their location on Instagram. Part of your responsibility once deemed a “local” in an area is protecting the spots…
hiking the High Note Trail on Whistler mountain in British Columbia
Stretch says: “walking is for peasants.” Stretch is Rob (because he’s so tall), and he also prefers to rip down the mountain at the speed of light on his bike – so I totally get where he comes from on that. Walking feels slow to him, but sometimes, I like to slow down. There’s something…
falling for (the best) life in Whistler, British Columbia
I came to Whistler for the first time completely oblivious to it’s awesomeness. I tagged along with a friend for the afternoon as they caught up with someone from high school, I drank my first Caesar (and loved it) then went home. I thought, “hey, that seemed like a pretty interesting place.” Fast forward past…
road tripping 101: There’s no shame in sleeping in your car
Here’s the thing – when there’s nothing you can do, you do what you can. And maybe there was something we could do; spend money on hotels in Whistler, find places to crash, try and seek out a room to rent for the summer… but it all just felt like unnecessary work when we had…
soaking at the riverside: Keyhole Hot Springs in Pemberton, British Columbia
Okay – round two. You may or may not have read about Stefa (not to be confused with Steph) and my mission out to the Keyhole Hotsprings last winter, which ended in failure after making it 36 of 42kms down the incredibly snowy road. So, we swore to ourselves that we would come back in…
Wedgemount Lake, British Columbia: A staircase to alpine heaven
I have these days where I battle between wanting to be alone, and wanting to be around people. Maybe that’s a reason why having a partner or deep friendships is so great. Company without expectation of always voicing thoughts or discussing the weather or the news. Sometimes I like to just be. It’s liberating. That…
the early bird gets the (best) sunrise at Whistler’s Black Tusk
It started as a mountain bike ride in Squamish, with a possible side of hiking the chief afterwards. Tired legs and some cold beers later at the Howe Sound Brewery, my friend Steph and I had solidified a plan for our next epic adventure – which would start approximately three hours later. We would camp…
overnight camping at Whislter’s Cheakamus Lake (remember your tent poles!)
We had had a big night out with friends. I swore to myself that I wouldn’t be that person that let a hangover hold me back. (Although, truthfully it has and it sucks big time when I let it.) So I begged Rob to come with me for an overnight camp at Cheakamus Lake, just…
