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🚙 G I V E A W A Y 🚙Wanting to get away for

🚙 G I V E A W A Y 🚙Wanting to get away for something fun but don’t know what to do? I’ve teamed up with @guesswheretrips to create some of their surprise day trips and to help kick off their launch in BC, we’re giving away all three trips available from the Vancouver area! Island Gems (created by yours truly), Chasing Waterfalls, and Peculiar Wonders. See the deets at guesswheretrips.comGuess Where Trips are experiences that will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and try, see and do something you’ve never done before. All while encouraging you to travel responsibly and support local businesses. All trips include a 'Before You Go' package and four surprise stops. Each stop is packed with a new destination, specific recommendations, maps, travel tips, fun facts and exclusive 'Guess Where' discounts at select local businesses.HOW TO ENTER1) Like and SAVE this post2) Follow: @guesswheretrips and @hikesnearvancouver3) Comment telling us why you’re interested in one of these trips4) Bonus entries: tag your friends and family to let them know about this awesome giveaway. Unlimited bonus entries. 1 comment w tag = 1 entry.Giveaway closes 10am PDT Tues Aug 3, 2021. Winner will be selected at random. Open to anyone living in Canada. 3 winners will be chosen, with the first drawn given the choice between all 3 trips; 2nd drawn choice of remaining 2 trips; 3rd chosen winning the remaining trip.

What’s the most random unexpected thing you’ve

What’s the most random unexpected thing you’ve come across on a trail?I’ve certainly found some super weird, super cool, super random things on my hikes over the years, and this is definitely one of them. And nope, it’s not Teapot Hill in Chilliwack. This random tea party setup @jaques_cm and I stumbled upon was in the middle of the forest along the Sunshine Coast Trail! En route up to Mt Troubridge if I remember correctly. Anyone come across it?If you’re thinking of hiking the SCT, feel free to check out my trip report I posted on my website at HikesNearVancouver.ca I hiked the entire 180km in 8 days a few years back.

Did you know that 1/3 of the world’s population

Did you know that 1/3 of the world’s population doesn’t have access to proper vision care? I’m proud to partner with @clearlyca as one of their main goals is making eyewear affordable and accessible. Especially when we’re out hiking near water and snow, the rays and harsh reflections can be so damaging to our vision. It’s important our eyes are adequately protected with quality sunglasses! Not only does Clearly have a wide selection of stylish sunnies and eyeglasses for everyone’s budget, they provide free glasses for kids in all their retail locations, and they donate free glasses around the world through their Buy One, Give One program! Visit a store today or check out their virtual try-on online at clearly.ca#SeeAmazing
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House hunting priority #1: make sure the local lak

House hunting priority #1: make sure the local lake is up to snuff.

Lots of questions from my story about paddling the

Lots of questions from my story about paddling the River of Golden Dreams in Whistler!Recap:💦 River is about 5km from the end of Alta Lake, to a little dock by the Meadow Park rec centre by Green Lake. Took us 2 or 3 hours point to point.
💦 Easiest place to start is Lakeside Park as you can park there and launch from the dock but then you have to also paddle the length of Alta Lake. Or there are various spots along lake and river you could launch
💦 We took a $15 cab from end back to car. You could also take the public bus. There is no shuttle unless you book a guided tour.
💦 There are lots of guided tours offered where they rent you a boat, shuttle etc, just Google that.
💦 We used all our own stuff so it was free (except parking and taxi). We used our iSUPs which worked well. Some people use canoes. A short kayak or dinghy would be best if you’re not an experienced paddler as the river is very narrow, winding and has moving water. It is not a standard lazy river. Inner tubes would not work. Water is very shallow and cold and river is not straight or consistent depth so you have to steer most of the time, navigating around rocks and logs etc.
💦 There is a portage about 1/4 of the way along. This means you have to walk your watercraft. There were carts w ropes at the portage point but most were locked up (they prob belong to the tour groups). There is a signboard w map explaining location and distances. I think we had to walk about 800 metres or so. Look at a map before going as you can prob park somewhere past this point to avoid this if wanted.
💦 While there is quite a bit of development alongside most of the river, it’s pretty wild. Be prepared for self-sufficiency, including bear spray. We encountered a bear only a few feet away (it ran away, but know they frequent the area).
💦 Make sure your phone/camera is in a waterproof and floating case. I dropped Sal’s phone in a rapid and thought it was a goner. By some miracle though, @edgarbullon found it when he and Sal and @revolushine went back 6 days later looking for it, and it still works! @apple iPhone 12 Pro apparently are indestructible 🙌📸 @edgarbullon

Who knew a 2-pitch climb could be this spectacular

Who knew a 2-pitch climb could be this spectacular?!I’ve traveled quite a bit throughout our neck of the woods and abroad, and to this day, I haven’t yet found anywhere I’d rather live, except *maybe* the Rockies. I still think I prefer our coastal mountains, especially because the Rockies are lacking our magnificent ocean culture, but daaaaaaaaaammmmnnnnnn are their mountains and lakes also fun to play in!This was my 7th or 8th visit to the Rockies maybe, but my first-ever time rock climbing. We didn’t even climb much and just in this one spot at Back of the Lake but it left me wanting more! The view over Lake Louise was spectacular! Away from the bustling tourist area, it was peaceful and serene (though don’t let that last pic fool ya - we got stuck hovering in the frigid water waiting for people to pass before we could get out with our dignity still in tact 😳🤷‍♀️🤣).Methinks an annual trip out this way is in our future 💫

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🚙 G I V E A W A Y 🚙Wanting to get away for

What’s the most random unexpected thing you’ve

Did you know that 1/3 of the world’s population

House hunting priority #1: make sure the local lak

Lots of questions from my story about paddling the

Who knew a 2-pitch climb could be this spectacular

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