Hiking and Backpacking trips

A quick hike up to the Rummel Lake viewpoint to test out our new child carrier, the Deuter Kid Comfort Pro and break for lunch with a view. Aurora’s verdict: comfy enough for her afternoon nap.

Our fly in/fly out weekend at Assiniboine Lodge. Snagging a last minute cancellation was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. With its remote location and notoriously limited bookings, we jumped at the chance to go. The timing was tight, as it was days after our trip to Skoki, but with a cabin and a helicopter flight available, we were ready and eager to visit this bucket list location.

Our experience hiking to Skoki Lodge with our 3.5-month-old. From navigating diaper changes and feedings on the go to enjoying the stunning views and cozy lodge meals, we share the highs and lows of our first backcountry family adventure in the Canadian Rockies.

Taking our baby on her first hike was simple and sweet—a reminder that even short outdoor adventures are worth it.

Sometimes the gravel road leads to some magic.

The campground was full, so we opted to try the lodge instead, and spoiler alert, it saved us! We hiked the Skyline Trail from the Maligne Lake trailhead to Maligne Canyon in two days, stopping overnight at the Shovel Pass Lodge.

A quiet, relaxing girls' weekend in the backcountry, with a midnight animal encounter.

Beach camping, blisters, bioluminescent plankton, and other adventures from a week hiking up the coast of Vancouver Island.

Celebrating Canada Day in the most Canadian place we could get to. This was my first ever backcountry hike, and we set the bar high.