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Jan 25

Bike Camping on Gabriola Island

This quick bike trip was typical type one fun. It's not one of the big expeditions I had planned for the year, but it put some miles on. . .

Meg Cuthbert

Jan 21, 2020

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

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.

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

Meg Cuthbert

Jan 14, 2019

South Islands Cider Cycle Circle Route

There are six land-based cideries in this region, each with their own unique stake in the cider business. This region’s mild weather and gen

Road Tripping from Calgary in the Poor Man’s Ferrari — A 1984 Toyota Supra

Meg Cuthbert

Oct 9, 2018

Road Tripping from Calgary in the Poor Man’s Ferrari — A 1984 Toyota Supra

The Supra is a bright 80’s red (3D1 Super Red, to be exact), with pop-up headlights and a sleek, angular body. We brought a Bluetooth speake

Meg Cuthbert

Oct 30, 2017

Hiking the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

My Dad and I hiked the Juan de Fuca in August 2017. I had invited him to join me on the trail months before and he said, “maybe.” Three week

Meg Cuthbert

Jul 30, 2017

Backroads Camping - Timberland Lake

We set off to camp at Timberland Lake not Echo Lake. We were seeking adventure in our off-roads map book and chose Echo lake for its rec...

How to Light a Coleman Lantern, and Other Coleman Tips from my Dad.

Meg Cuthbert

Jun 18, 2017

How to Light a Coleman Lantern, and Other Coleman Tips from my Dad.

My Dad collects a lot of things. Clocks, knives, vintage blow torches, barometers, sometimes buckets of mercury (don’t tell anyone) and...

Meg Cuthbert

Apr 20, 2017

Camping on Salt Spring Island

In early April we went on our first camp of the year at Ruckle Park on Salt Spring Island. This two-night mini adventure included...

Meg Cuthbert

Oct 20, 2016

Soo River 4x4 Adventure

Vancouver is known for it’s proximity to the mountains and wilderness. However, even though these beautiful places are within eyesight...

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