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Oil Spill Response in BC: Lessons from Robson Bight
There is always chatter on the VHF radio up at…
Wildernews
It’s Official: Hayward Lake is Getting a New Floating Bridge- Updated
08 October 2025 Mission, BC After more than a decade,…
Columbia and Western Rail Trail Loses Provincial Funding
19 July 2025 The Columbia and Western Rail Trail runs…
Trail Talk
Real Honest Trip Reports: Black Tusk the Beauty
Buckle up, folks, because my enthusiasm for the Black Tusk…
Real Honest Trip Reports: The Golden Ears Goat Trail
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, hmm, I’d like my…
The Problem With Hiking Apps
In the old days, most people found trails and other…
Real Stories
The Lost Searcher: Edward Carre and the Warburton Mystery
Read the Mary Warburton Story here: Part I | Part…
The Last Trail: The Mary Warburton Story, Part III
Part I | Part II Undaunted by being lost in…
Five Weeks Lost: The Mary Warburton Story, Part II
Part I In 1926, 57-year-old Mary Warburton was rescued after…
Nature & Life
Oil Spill Response in BC: Lessons from Robson Bight
There is always chatter on the VHF radio up at…
The Great Comeback: How Humpback Whales Returned to BC’s Coast
The humpback whale’s breath reeked of dead and rotting fish.…
The Unspoken Rules of Mushroom Foraging in BC
My trail of choice isn’t necessarily my favourite, but it’s…
Gear
DIY Dehydrated Backpacking Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff
After a long day on the trail, nothing hits like…
Why You Should Bring a Hiking Pole
The use of walking sticks dates back centuries. Even before…
DIY Dehydrated Backpacking Recipe: Bacon and Veggie Quinoa
This DIY dehydrated recipe is a warm, savoury trail meal…
Skills 101
How to Be a Trail Fairy
While there are thousands of kilometres of trails throughout the…
Wildfire Safety in BC: A Guide for Adventurers and Visitors
Report Wildfires: *5555 (on cell) or 1-800-663-5555 (toll free) More…
Lightning Safety Outdoors: Hiking, Camping, and Kayaking Tips
In many BC First Nations stories, Thunderbird lives in the…
Adventures
Easy Waterfall Hikes in the Fraser Valley
Autumn is one of the best times to visit waterfalls.…
The Best BC Adventure Books (Outdoor & West Coast Favourites)
With autumn here, reading season has arrived. My favourite reads…
Relics of the Past: British Columbia’s Best Ghost Towns to Explore
For those looking to take in a little history on…