Adventures in Elevation
A collection of wanderings in British Columbia and beyond

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Apr
18
Mount Elphinstone

Mount Elphinstone

A moderate hike to a classic Sunshine Coast mountain
4 min read
Feb
20
Harrison Lookout/”Hale Peak”

Harrison Lookout/”Hale Peak”

A short but rewarding hike to a fire tower lookout
3 min read
Jan
27
Skating to Guard Mountain

Skating to Guard Mountain

In which I skate across a frozen lake to climb a mountain
5 min read
Jan
24
Skating on Garibaldi Lake

Skating on Garibaldi Lake

The world's most scenic skating rink
4 min read
Jan
01
Cayoosh Mountain

Cayoosh Mountain

Starting 2026 on a classic mountaineering destination
5 min read
Dec
28
Street and Nye Mountains

Street and Nye Mountains

Two lesser-known Adirondack high peaks
4 min read
Dec
28
Mount Jo

Mount Jo

A short hike to a good viewpoint in the Adirondacks
2 min read
Nov
30
BS Mountain

BS Mountain

This mountain lives up to its name
4 min read
Nov
22
Mount Mercer

Mount Mercer

An underrated hike near Chilliwack, which makes a good destination in the fall or winter
3 min read
Oct
18
Chuwanten Mountain and Monument 83

Chuwanten Mountain and Monument 83

Exploring larch forests and history at two obscure Manning Park peaks
5 min read