Top 3 Backcountry Camping Trips for Beginners

There’s something about backcountry camping that is so different from frontcountry. Maybe it’s the sense of accomplishment from completing the trek in, or maybe the comadarie of the other backpackers on the trail. I think it is something about being alone in nature, far from the bustle of the city or the noise of cars …

Hiking around the Exclusive Lake O’Hara

Lake O’Hara has become an exclusive backcountry area as Parks Canada limits the number of visitors each day in order to protect the fragile ecosystem. We were lucky to get a reservation on the bus (through a lottery system), and were able to visit the stunning lakes in the area on August 2, 2022. It …