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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

Woman runs along mountain ridge

Trail Running for Beginners

A complete guide to trail running for beginners

Sailboats moored at a dock

The One Where I Learned to Sail

Learning to sail on a 5 day liveaboard course

Hiking the Juan de Fuca Trail

What you need to know before hiking the Juan de Fuca trail

Hiking in Tetrahedron Provincial Park

Hut-to-hut hiking around four backcountry cabins

Horses on the beach at dawn

Los Alamos Horse Riding Holiday

A magical, week-long riding holiday in Andalucia

Woman hikes into a forest

Hikes on Vancouver’s North Shore

The best hikes on Vancouver’s North Shore

Gran Paradiso mountain range

Italy’s Best Kept Secret

Introducing Gran Paradiso National Park in Northwest Italy

Kayaks landed on East Curme Island

Kayaking in Desolation Sound

Kayaking with orcas in Desolation Sound

Red tent pitched in front of lake

Top Tips for Backcountry Camping

Get started with backcountry camping

Kayaking up a fjord

Overnight Kayak Trip Up the Indian Arm

Kayaking to Granite Falls on the Indian Arm

Tent pad on East Curme Island

Camping 101 – Camping for Beginners

Make your maiden camping voyage a success

View of Confederation Lake hut from the lake

My brief encounter with the SCT

Hiking a section of the Sunshine Coast Trail

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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

Recent Posts

  • Kit Review – Osprey Sirrus 50 Backpack
  • Winter Camping at the Wendy Thompson Hut
  • My First Time Backcountry Skiing
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