Squamish-Lillooet C

We woke up and decided we wanted to sit in some hot springs! Packed a bag with water and beer and started driving. Hiked down, enjoyed a beer, partook in the hot spring vibes and took a skinny dip, shared some conversations with other free spirits doing the same :). Make sure not to get drunk! The h...

Joffre Lakes is a well loved destination, and for good reason: it is absolutely stunning. Not only is it located on one of the most scenic drives you could ever hope to find (Duffy Lake Road) , but it's possible to enjoy this area no matter how much time you have, or how much hiking you want to do. ...

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is located roughly three hours from Vancouver north of Whistler and Pemberton on Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway). The drive itself up to the trailhead is very scenic and worth it in itself. Once you get to the parking lot, park your car anywhere in the lot and consider l...

The Canadian west coast mountains around Whistler BC receive over thirty feet of snow each winter. This area is well known for epic skiing and snowboarding, and it's also a really fun place to go snowshoeing. Here's a winter version of the incredible Joffre Lakes adventure (see my profile to read ab...

At the turn off to Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, take a hard left to the Telus cell phone tower access road (there is a telus branded sign). Drive up the road, which is very steep at times. High clearance and four wheel drive are a must! Drive up to the top, take in the view, and find a place to ...

How does a series of sparkling blue alpine lakes, beautiful mountains, a huge waterfall, glacier and uncrowded camping sound to you? For me, the area around Semaphore Lakes has been one of my favorite destinations for quite a while. It has some of the best camping you could hope for, and two incredi...