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Activities

Sea to Sky Marine Trail

Canoeing the Sea to Sky Marine Trail

Exploring the Howe Sound by canoe

Via Francigena

Cycling the Via Francigena

Cycling the Via Francigena from Aosta to Rome

Mountain biking in Fernie

Mountain Biking Road Trip: Rossland, Nelson and Fernie

11 days of Kootenay dirt

Mountain Hardwear Trango™ 2 Tent

Winter Camping: How to Camp in Snowy Conditions

Top tips for camping in the snow

Person on mountain bike descends through alpine meadow

Mountain Biking in the South Chilcotin Mountains

In search of singletrack in B.C.’s mountain biking mecca

Hiker heading downhill towards alpine lake with mountain vista in the background

Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park: A Backcountry Camping Trip

Plan your trip to Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park, B.C.

Mountain Biking the Seven Summits Trail in Rossland

Mountain biking the IMBA official ‘epic’

Two people making tea on a portable stove on a stone beach

How to Zero-Waste Your Backcountry Camping Trips

Backcountry camping doesn’t have to be wasteful

Woman lies in blue hammock next to sea and forest

Bike Touring Mayne Island

A bikepacking trip to Mayne Island

Trail mix held in cupped hands

10 Best Hiking Snacks

Healthy vegetarian hiking snacks you can make at home

Woman wearing purple backpack stands on hiking trail looking at mountains

12 Common Backcountry Camping Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!)

Don’t make these rookie errors

Fairview Bay Hut

Hiking from Saltery Bay to Fairview Bay Hut

Hiking to Fairview Bay Hut on the Sunshine Coast Trail

Kayak camping on the Sechelt Inlet

Kayak Camping 101: Tips for Overnight Kayak Trips

Top tips for multi-day sea kayak trips

Kayaking the Sechelt Inlet

Kayaking the Sechelt Inlet

Kayak and camp your way along the Sechelt Inlet

Wendy Thompson Hut near Pemberton

Winter Camping at the Wendy Thompson Hut

An epic ski touring trip near Pemberton, BC

Snow covered backcountry terrain

My First Time Backcountry Skiing

How it very nearly ended in disaster

Pregnant hiker holds walking poles and looks across mountains

7 Things Every Pregnant Hiker Needs

Mums-to-be: keep calm and carry on hiking

Tent pitched in front of lake

Why I Love Wild (Backcountry) Camping

An outrage or an acceptable outdoor activity?

Winter camping at red heather campground in Garibaldi Provincial Park

Winter Camping at Red Heather Campground

Camping near Red Heather Hut in Garibaldi Provincial Park

Frozen river and mountain

What to Wear Hiking in Winter

What to wear (and what not to wear) on winter hikes

Woman trail running at night with head torch illuminated

How to Hit the Trails After Dark

Stay active on the trails – even when it’s dark outside

Mountain biking in the Chilcotins

10 Things Every Beginner Mountain Biker Should Know

Top tips for beginner mountain bikers

Sunset from Cypress Mountain

7 Ski Hills Near Vancouver

7 ski hills within easy reach of Vancouver, BC

Winter snowshoeing

Top Tips for Winter Hiking

Stay safe and warm on your winter hikes

Ski touring at Round Mountain

How to Get Started Backcountry Skiing

A beginner’s guide to backcountry skiing

Woman on skis stands on snowy hill with mountains in the distance

Ski Touring Kit List

Everything you’ll need to start your ski touring career

Golden larches in Manning Provincial Park

Frosty Mountain Golden Larches Hike

Hike to see the golden larches in Manning Provincial Park

Howe Sound Crest Trail

Hiking the Howe Sound Crest Trail

A 29km trail from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove

Bike Touring Saturna Island

Visit Saturna Island by bike

Galiano Island

Bike Touring Galiano Island

Bike touring the gem of the Salish Sea

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HER WILD WAY

Is an outdoor adventure and travel blog brought to you by me, Lottie Laken, a freelance writer based between Canada and the UK. Find out more or email lottielaken@gmail.com

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