Top things to do in Canmore Kananaskis, Alberta
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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
Oct 12, 20222 min
Lillooet Lulu Lookout
Lillooet Lulu Lookout, a short trail with amazing views of an iconic bend in the road heading to Lillooet.
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Alyssa Russell
Sep 15, 20228 min
Things to do in Nanaimo, BC
(Last updated on November 2022.) Nanaimo is a vibrant urban center found on the east side of Vancouver Island, its filled with serveral...
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Alyssa Russell
Aug 23, 20227 min
A Mountaineering Experience on Triple Peak, VI
(Last Updated on August 24th 2022) I remember early on the waterfall adventures turned into mountains, which steered me away from regular...
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Alyssa Russell
Jul 2, 20229 min
North Vancouver Island Camping Trip
(Last updated on July 2, 2022.) If you're looking for things to do near Woss, Port Alice or Port Hardy keep reading. I've lived on...
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Alyssa Russell
May 29, 20229 min
Roadtrip to Nakusp 2022
(Last updated May 2022.) Casually sitting on the couch is where Dallis and I's roadtrip began to Nakusp. We had gotten a phone call...
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Alyssa Russell
Apr 30, 20222 min
Epic Lookout in the North Okanagan
Epic Lookout in the North Okanagan.
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Alyssa Russell
Mar 23, 20225 min
10 Camping Spots on Vancouver Island
(Updated Last on March 23, 2022) Vancouver Island has a ton of provincial campgrounds but ever wonder what is beyond those? Possibly even...
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Alyssa Russell
Jan 30, 20225 min
AirBNB's I Recommend
(Updated Last Nov 27, 2022.) Looking for your next stay on Vancouver Island? Look no furthur, in this blog I have added and listed all...
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Alyssa Russell
Dec 4, 20215 min
Top 5 Snowy Hikes to do in BC
(Last Updated on December 2021.) Some may not like driving in it, we know how wet the snow is on Vancouver Island particulary, however...
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Alyssa Russell
Nov 17, 20213 min
Valley of Five Lakes in Jasper
In this Blog Series of Spotlights, I'm interviewing a fellow adventurer and friend Dallis. (@schlitz_13) I asked my friend to write about...
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Alyssa Russell
Nov 12, 20215 min
Best Spots in Ucluelet & Tofino
(Last Updated on October 12th 2022.) Tofino and Ucluelet have some of the nicest beaches on Vancouver Island and is quite a popular area...
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Alyssa Russell
Nov 6, 20214 min
Crofton Getaway
Crofton is a small west coast town within the District of North Cowichan of southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The ferry...
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 28, 20214 min
A Week on Quadra
Quadra Island is the central comunity of the Discovery Islands. The majority of travellers get here from Campbell River on the Quathiaski...
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 25, 20213 min
Soak in the Olympic National Hot Springs
Another hot spring guide? Yes it’s that time of year. I hope in the near future we can all get back to regular travel and experience all...
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 23, 20213 min
How to access the Hidden Springs at Fairmont
(Last updated October 2022.) I have been told that the water is no longer running off from the pool which means these pools won't exsist....
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 23, 20215 min
A Rocky Mountain Trip
(Last updated October 2022.) Day 1: Evening We caught the 5:45 pm ferry on October 18th from Horseshoe Bay and set off to Waitabit Creek...
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 14, 20216 min
Banff 2019 Roadtrip
Cody and I just found out I was pregnant, so this was a very special trip for the two of us, as I believe this was our last big trip...
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Alyssa Russell
Oct 13, 20213 min
Backpacking Tom Taylor in the Strathcona
This was a very exciting trip to plan as it was going to be my first overnight hike. Back in Summer 2018. Cody and I would take off with...
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Alyssa Russell
Sep 30, 20215 min
Della Falls & Love Lake Trail
Located at the end of Great Central Lake in Port Alberni, is the Della Falls Trailhead. Being that this trail is only accessible by...
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