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Jun 23

Hike to Ammonite Falls - Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

The hike to Ammonite Falls is an easy-breezy 2.5k to the viewing platform. Just 15 minutes from downtown Nanaimo, the falls are a super popu

Meg Cuthbert

May 30

Hiking to Peru's Rainbow Mountain

In less than ten years the Rainbow Mountain has gone from being unknown to receiving 1,000 - 1,500 visitors a day (in peak season).

6 Day Hikes on Vancouver Island (2 - 6 Hours Edition)

Meg Cuthbert

Apr 2

6 Day Hikes on Vancouver Island (2 - 6 Hours Edition)

Here are six spectacular day hikes on Vancouver Island that you can complete in roughly 2-6 hours. I’m not saying they’re the best day hikes

Meg Cuthbert

Feb 3

Exploring Mexico's Cenotes

There are over 6,000 of cenotes all over the Yucatan Peninsula that have created more than 1000kms of caves, some of which you can explore.

Meg Cuthbert

Jan 21

First Solo Camp Trip - Blundered

Like a switch in my mind, every sound became a murderer. From the upright position of his ears, I think Dino was thinking the same thing.

Meg Cuthbert

Dec 31, 2019

A Year of Hiking on Vancouver Island

The 12 hikes included three waterfalls, four mountain summits, two work trips (I am very fortunate), seven nights in a tent, one rainstorm,

Meg Cuthbert

Dec 31, 2019

East Sooke Regional Park

Only 20-minutes outside of Victoria, with over 50 kilometres of trails, East Sooke Regional Park is a very popular hiking destination.

Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park - A Living Tree Museum

Meg Cuthbert

Dec 26, 2019

Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park - A Living Tree Museum

Walk among giants at the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park -- home to some of the oldest Spruce trees in the world.

Meg Cuthbert

Dec 17, 2019

The Wild Pacific Trail

The Wild Pacific Trail satisfies both the need to be completely immersed in nature and the inclusivity of an accessible pathway.

Meg Cuthbert

Nov 27, 2019

Mount Benson - A Vancouver Island Hike

The summit of Mount Benson offers spectacular views of Nanaimo and the surrounding areas. It feels like the mountain is the gate between the

Meg Cuthbert

Nov 5, 2019

Della Falls - Canoe, Hike, Canoe

In Strathcona Park, Della Falls cascades 440 metres. This summer we made the trek out to see them for ourselves.

Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail - Vancouver Island Hike

Meg Cuthbert

Oct 28, 2019

Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail - Vancouver Island Hike

The Great Trail stretches 24,000-kilometres, through 15,000 communities across Canada. The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is a portion of this

Upper Myra Falls - Vancouver Island Hike

Meg Cuthbert

Sep 30, 2019

Upper Myra Falls - Vancouver Island Hike

It's mostly single-track trail that is nicely nestled in with foliage. The surface terrain is very soft and springy, and although it had

Meg Cuthbert

Sep 16, 2019

Finlayson Arm 28-Kilometre Race Report

The Finlayson Arm Race series is a weekend-long trail running event. The weekend is basically a festival for people interested in great trai

An Adventure Lady’s Guide to Campbell River:
Sass, Class, and Kicking Ass

Meg Cuthbert

Sep 3, 2019

An Adventure Lady’s Guide to Campbell River: Sass, Class, and Kicking Ass

Campbell River is most commonly known for its sport fishing. Fishy people come from around the world to dive into this sport fishing mecca.

Ripple Rock Campbell River - Vancouver Island Hike

Meg Cuthbert

Aug 27, 2019

Ripple Rock Campbell River - Vancouver Island Hike

The Ripple Rock hike is a 7.7 kilometre out and back trek to the Ripple Rock viewpoint. The hike is around four hours, depending on how aggr

Mount Baldy in Shawnigan Lake - Vancouver Island Hike

Meg Cuthbert

Jul 29, 2019

Mount Baldy in Shawnigan Lake - Vancouver Island Hike

Mount Baldy, or Old Baldy Mountain, in Shawnigan Lake is becoming more and more well known for its beautiful vistas and its stunner of a swi

Meg Cuthbert

Jun 19, 2019

Yukon Road Trip

This is the first family vacation we had all done in probably 15 years, so, in the middle of June, my brother and his wife, my sister, Danie

Hiking Bald Mountain or Noodles Shouldn't Be the Only Thing in Your Pack

Meg Cuthbert

Apr 29, 2019

Hiking Bald Mountain or Noodles Shouldn't Be the Only Thing in Your Pack

Cowichan Lake is an iconic summertime destination for lake lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Just outside of Youbou, Bald Mountain is a

5 Women Adventure Videos That Are Full of Grit

Meg Cuthbert

Mar 8, 2019

5 Women Adventure Videos That Are Full of Grit

These are five profiles of adventurous women that you’ve probably never heard of. They’re not all professional athletes, but they all have a

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