Holiday Gifts for the Aspiring or New Hiker

A beautiful and memorable Christmas Morning somewhere in Oregon.

December 4, 2019June 21, 2020 ~ Emma ~ Leave a comment

What is the perfect gift for the new or aspiring hiker in your life? Before we dive into gift ideas, let me describe a bit of gift giving (and receiving) ethos. I'm a huge fan of gifts that achieve three key functions: (1) the gift is something I probably wouldn't get for myself, (2) the … Continue reading Holiday Gifts for the Aspiring or New Hiker

A Quick Trip to Cape Scott Provincial Park

September 1, 2018June 21, 2020 ~ Emma ~ 3 Comments

Nobody should ever describe a trip to Cape Scott Provincial Park as 'quick'. Cape Scott occupies the northern west tip of Vancouver Island and the western reach of the North Coast Trail (the younger, muddier sister of the world famous West Coast Trail). It is a long drive from Victoria (or any of the urban … Continue reading A Quick Trip to Cape Scott Provincial Park