I lived in Switzerland from 1972-1974 and took in some fine Swiss peaks. I was asked in 1975 to assist[…]
A Trip Along the Rockwall Trail
In early September 2020, Judy and I did a four-day, 50-kilometre backpack around the northern loop of the famous Rockwall[…]
Golden Larch Fest: Lake Louise
September 26 We departed Abbotsford on Saturday to drive to Lake Louise (it’s about an 8-hour trip). The fact we[…]
GEAR REVIEW – A comparison review of Spot Gen 2 and 4 Satellite Devices
What gear do you usually bring along on backcountry adventures? We just discussed how recreationists, experienced or inexperienced, are moving[…]
Why is Garibaldi Park still closed?
At 1,950 square km, Garibaldi Provincial Park is one of the largest parks close to the lower mainland. Most of[…]
An Insider Look: The Tragic Climb of Denali
An Interview of Jeffery Babcock by Ron Dart Alpine Club of Canada-Vancouver Jeffrey Babcock was on the ill fated and[…]
The Magic of Storytelling
One of the most active clubs in the Lower Mainland is the Chilliwack Outdoor Club. Sandwiched between Vancouver and Hope,[…]
“A Story Which Never Rings Hollow”
A recent stint of trail-maintenance by the South Okanagan Trail Alliance included hiring a professional faller to clear a number[…]
Mountains and the Arts: Banff and Whistler
Many are the fine painters in Canada that have aptly and graphically focused on the mountains. The Whyte Museum in[…]
David Stevenson, Chugach State Park and Anchorage
I had been invited by the International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS) Anchorage to deliver a paper on Thomas Merton and[…]
Big Steps Forward for a Small Island: Introducing Bowen Island Trail Society
Bowen Island Trail Society (BITS) is a volunteer organization dedicated to building and maintaining a well-integrated and interconnected community trail[…]
Outdoors with Mark
Mark’s first day at high school was a challenge for both of us. He was autistic, had Down’s syndrome and[…]