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Struggling up Castleton Tower

Climbing is something I’ve always wanted to do, but never had a good opportunity to get started. My preferred approach to activities is autodidactic, which…

December 19, 2017
Categories Coast Mountains, Trip Reports

Stein Valley Speed Record Traverse (19hrs 51min)

The Stein Valley wilderness played a formative role in my development as an ultralight backpacker, and repeated trips there have grown my heart fonder, and…

September 18, 2017
Categories Coast Mountains, Gear Reviews

TarpTent Saddle 2 vs StratoSpire 2

(Update: My full review of the Saddle 2 is now available) TarpTent recently released their new Saddle 2 tent, which has led to discussion over…

May 10, 2017
Categories Coast Mountains, Trip Reports

Stein Valley Easter

On Easter weekend, T and I did our first real backpacking trip of the season with a few friends. We headed to the Stein Valley…

April 26, 2017
Categories Coast Mountains, Skiing, Trip Reports, Winter

A Return to Ski Touring

T and I have been enjoying the slow life since we left the city and our jobs 3 weeks ago. We’re not really in a…

April 23, 2017
Categories Coast Mountains

[Darn Tough] Socks for Backpacking

Sock Functionality Why wear socks? Opinions differ widely in what functionality a backpacking sock should deliver, but the main candidate functions are warmth, cushioning and a reduction in abrasion/blistering…

November 17, 2016
Categories Coast Mountains

A Guide to Ferns of the Pacific Northwest

It’s amazing how much time you can spend outdoors and still know so little about nature. Before I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2014…

October 28, 2016January 12, 2021
Categories Coast Mountains, Trip Reports, Vancouver Island

Looper Canyon

T and I went to Looper Canyon this past weekend to dip a toe into the canyoneering world. It was a good opportunity to get…

June 15, 2016
Categories Coast Mountains, Skiing, Trip Reports, Winter

Stein South Divide: Attempt 1 Recap

This past week I made my first attempt at the Stein South Divide Ski/Raft route. I had given myself an 80% chance of completing the route…

April 24, 2016
Categories Coast Mountains, Skiing, Winter

2016 Winter Hard Trip: Stein South Divide

Since 2012 the southern skyline of the Stein Valley has been, for me, the pinnacle of outdoor aspiration. I first glimpsed it in 2010 – heavily glaciated, remote…

April 13, 2016

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