A Night in the North Island Mountains
Read about my latest overnight hike in the Vancouver Island North!
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HIKING VANCOUVER ISLAND & MORE
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My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive; and to do it with some passion, some compassion, some humour and some style. My website is designed to clue in my loyal readers and provide you with helpful links and information about trails, gear review and more. So sit back, relax and read on.
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Alyssa Russell
Sep 126 min
A Day Hike to Lomas Lake & Summit to El Captain
A hike to Lomas Lake in Youbou and summit to El Captain!
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Alyssa Russell
Aug 612 min
The Augerpoint Traverse on Vancouver Island
Read all about the Augerpoint Traverse in the Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island. It'll give you a good insight and tips.
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Alyssa Russell
Jul 115 min
My Top 10 Waterfalls to Swim in on Vancouver Island
Top 10 Waterfalls that are my favourite to swim in the summer on Vancouver Island
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Alyssa Russell
Jul 37 min
How Hiking Changed My Life
Get inspired to hike with my small short story of how it all started in my life.
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Alyssa Russell
May 813 min
It's Grae's World, I'm Just Showing Him
Find new trails throughout Vancouver Island as I guide you through my journey taking my son to some of his very first hikes as a baby to now
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Alyssa Russell
Jan 149 min
Hiking into Parenthood
All about my experience hiking throughout my pregnancy!
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Alyssa Russell
Dec 23, 20234 min
Dear 2023, This is For You....
HELLO! A message to my loyal readers, and where I've been♥
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Alyssa Russell
Nov 24, 20238 min
Soak Up Nature, a Journey to Rejuvenation
Read all about my latest trip to an outdoor sauna and hot spring.
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Alyssa Russell
Aug 8, 202314 min
Golden Hinde Traverse 2023
A look into Climbing Vancouver Island's tallest peak the Golden Hinde on the Elk River Trail to Phillips Ridge Traverse
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Alyssa Russell
Jul 17, 20239 min
Overnight at Kiwi Falls
Read about how are time went at Kiwi Falls in Schoen Lake Provincial Park
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Alyssa Russell
May 26, 202312 min
Sloquet Hot Springs Trip 2023
Tips on how to get to Sloquet and other helpful information and how our recent trip went with our three year old!
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Alyssa Russell
Apr 26, 20236 min
The Horne Lake Hustle
(Last updated in April, 2023) The infamous Horne Lake Hustle started out as a not so very maintained trail, if any at all a few years...
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Alyssa Russell
Mar 15, 20233 min
Recent Thoughts on Life
recent blog on my thoughts on social media & why I haven't written in awhile!
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Alyssa Russell
Dec 3, 20229 min
Climbing the Second Tallest Peak on Vancouver Island
A climbing journal of my journey to Elkhorn Mountain in the Strathcona Park in BC.
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Alyssa Russell
Nov 28, 20224 min
Overnight at Mount Myra
(Last updated November 2022) Mount Myra is located in the Strathcona Park outside of Campbell River BC, it's one of the second most...
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Alyssa Russell
Nov 19, 20224 min
Hobo Hot Springs on Harrison Lake, BC
Ever wonder what else is near Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia? Well then you won't want to miss reading what's in store!
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Alyssa Russell
Nov 12, 20224 min
Visit Gabriola Island in BC
Visit a Gulf Island called Gabriola off Nanaimo. Helpful Iinks to the amenities around and walkings paths!
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 26, 20222 min
All About Vessi & Why You Need a Pair
Canada Made, It's Vessi - The World's First Waterproof Shoe! In this blog we will talk about why you need a pair!
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 20, 20226 min
Hike to an Epic Hot Spring in Kananaskis
All about Mist Mountain in Kananaskis, Alberta, directions with links and helpful tips on how to enjoy them.
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