Hiking

Apr
18
Mount Elphinstone

Mount Elphinstone

A moderate hike to a classic Sunshine Coast mountain
4 min read
Mar
29
Buck Mountain

Buck Mountain

Unexpectedly nice views on an obscure Sunshine Coast peak
2 min read
Mar
29
Spipiyus Peak/Caren Peak

Spipiyus Peak/Caren Peak

An unassuming, but highly ecologically valuable, hill on the Sunshine Coast
3 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
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
26
Mount Richardson

Mount Richardson

A little-known mountain on the Sunshine Coast, which makes for a perfect shoulder season adventure
4 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
Oct
10
Canoes, Cliffs, and Chaos: An Indian Arm Adventure (Peak 1388)("McPherson Peak")

Canoes, Cliffs, and Chaos: An Indian Arm Adventure (Peak 1388)("McPherson Peak")

In which I make several attempts to climb a mysterious and obscure mountain hidden behind the end of a fjord, at the cost of one snowshoe and a backpack full of valuables…
12 min read