Skoki Valley and Lake Merlin

August 9-11, 2026. Three days hiking with two nights at the iconic Skoki Lodge. Region: Banff National Park. Traditional territory of the Tsuu T’ina, Stoney, Ktunaxa, and Blackfoot First Nations Trailhead to Skoki Lodge via Deception Pass: 11km one-way Lake Merlin from Skoki Lodge: 7.7km round-trip Skoki Lodge to trailhead via Packer’s Pass: 11.6km one-way Trailhead […]

The West Highland Way

May 24 – 31, 2026. A walk into the Scottish Highlands along the country’s most famous long-distance hiking trail. Region: Scottish Highlands, including Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Distance: 156 km* Total Ascent: 4077 m* Total Time: 7 days Safety and Disclaimer * these are the published totals. In my day-by-day account I’ll […]

Yoho Peak

August 1, 2025. Scrambling to the summit of Yoho National Park’s eponymous peak. Region: Yoho National Park. Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Stoney, and Blackfoot First Nations Distance: 25.5 km round-trip from Twin Falls backcountry campground Total Ascent: 1280 m from Twin Falls backcountry campground Elevation of Objective: 2760 m Total Time: 9h 34m Safety and Disclaimer I’ve had […]

Kokanee Glacier Cabin, Slocan Chief Cabin & Helen Deane Lake

July 3, 2024. A trek into the BC wilderness to a luxurious backcountry cabin. Region: Kokanee Glacier Park. Traditional territory of the Sinixt, Syilx, and Ktunaxa First Nations Trailhead to Kokanee Glacier Cabin: 8.4 km one-way Kokanee Glacier Cabin to Slocan Chief Cabin: 1.2 km one-way Slocan Chief Cabin to Helen Deane Lake: 0.9 km […]

Grand Canyon: Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa

May 26, 2024. Following in the footsteps of 19th century copper miners on one of Grand Canyon’s more rugged trails. Region: Grand Canyon National Park. Traditional territory of the Pueblo, Hopi, Navajo, Southern Paiute, Havasupai and Hualapai peoples Distance: 9.6 km round-trip Total Ascent: 770 m Total Time: 5 hours Safety and Disclaimer To round […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 4: Tsusiat Falls to Pachena Bay

July 10-11, 2023. The fourth and final part of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail. You can read part 3 here. Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations Distance: Approximately 25 km for this segment (based on the official map, actual distance travelled […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 3: Cribs Creek to Tsusiat Falls

July 9, 2023. Part 3 of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail While previous posts have dealt with 2-day chunks of this trip, Part 3 will encompass only one day since it was packed with so many interesting things. You can read Part 2 here. Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 2: Camper Bay to Cribs Creek

July 7-8, 2023. The second part of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail You can read part 1 here. Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations Distance: Approximately 20 km for this segment (based on the official map, actual distance travelled is longer) […]

The West Coast Trail – Part 1: Gordon River to Camper Bay

July 5-6, 2023. The first part of a 7-day trek along the world-famous West Coast Trail Region: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations Distance: Approximately 13 km for this segment (based on the official map, actual distance travelled is longer) Total Time: 2 days This past […]

Ninastako (Chief Mountain)

June 17, 2023. An ascent of the most iconic peak in Blackfoot Territory. Region: Blackfeet Indian Reservation & Glacier National Park, Montana Distance: 12.6 km round-trip Total Ascent: 1102 m Elevation of Objective: 2769 m Total Time: 7h 25m Safety and Disclaimer The flat mountaintop could be seen from many locations, and it became one […]