The wait is finally over to hike Mt. Robson's Berg Lake Trail! It's one of Canada's most iconic backcountry routes, and it has reopened, better than ever! Tucked beneath the towering face of Mt. Robson, this trail is famous for its glacier-fed lake, rugged peaks, and once-in-a-lifetime views. After several years of closures and repairs, 2025 brings exciting updates and a few … [Read more...] about Mt. Robson’s Berg Lake Trail is Back! Our Updated 2025 Tips
Backpacking
Tips, advice and equipment required for short and long-distance backpacking trips.
Guide to Winter Backpacking Into Jacques Lake Hut
Guide to Winter Backpacking Into Jacques Lake Hut includes everything you need to know from accommodations the night before, and what you need to pack into your backpack including food, gear and clothes. Step-by-step trail pictures provide a sense of what you could encounter. If you're lucky like us, you might also get to spot some moose on the trail! That was an amazing sight … [Read more...] about Guide to Winter Backpacking Into Jacques Lake Hut
Ultimate WCT Packing List
Backpacking the West Coast Trail is an amazing accomplishment but it can be challenging when your pack is heavy. It's much more enjoyable if your backpack doesn't weigh a ton. One-third of my weight (maximum ideal backpack weight) would be forty-three pounds. With my pack at forty-one pounds, I found it extremely heavy for seven days of backpacking. Wanting to cut back on … [Read more...] about Ultimate WCT Packing List
West Coast Trail: Exciting Food
Bringing the exact amount of food needed for the West Coast Trail can be tricky because it's difficult to know beforehand how much food you'll eat and if it will be exciting to eat it on the trail. The snacks and meals must satisfy a hiker without dedicating your entire pack to food weight. Here is a breakdown of the meals and snacks we brought and items we'd leave behind next … [Read more...] about West Coast Trail: Exciting Food
Backpacking Poboktan Trail Successfully
Backpacking the Poboktan trail successfully presented its challenges, but with determination and perseverance, we overcame them. In the mountains, there's always a chance of snow, especially in June, which we did encounter. In 2022, the bridge across Poboktan Creek did not exist. From the parking lot, we walked to the highway, crossed Poboktan Creek, walked by the Warden's … [Read more...] about Backpacking Poboktan Trail Successfully