Month: November 2014

  • Best Camera’s For Backpacking

    Best Camera’s For Backpacking

    You’re about to set out on a multi-week, multi-month, or multi-year backpacking adventure. That’s awesome! But you’re going to need a camera. Buying a quality camera is one of the most important things you’re likely going to want to pack along with you. Ther’es a ton of choices, from point and shoot cameras, to DSLRs, there’s…

  • Volunteer in Canada with HelpX and Trade Your Time for Accommodation & Meals

    Volunteer in Canada with HelpX and Trade Your Time for Accommodation & Meals

    I’ve had a few people write to me lately, asking about ways to bring the costs of traveling in Canada down by volunteering. I also noticed that my Volunteer section was looking pretty flimsy. So let’s fix both those problems. If you’re on a gap year, or just doing some extended in travel within Canada,…

  • Ski & Snowboard The Big Three in the Rocky Mountains

    Ski & Snowboard The Big Three in the Rocky Mountains

    Located in Banff National Park in beautiful Alberta is the world famous Trio of Rocky Mountain Resorts known as “The Big Three”. Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise Ski resort. These three world-class ski areas, found within 10 to 45 minutes from the Town of Banff. While Alberta is home to countless other mountains in…

  • 27 Backpacker Gift Ideas Under $50

    27 Backpacker Gift Ideas Under $50

    It’s time to start thinking about Gift Ideas. Yes, Christmas season is almost upon us. If you or someone you know is a backpacker, gifts are inevitably going to cause you some headaches. I imagine most people are like me. You’re always looking for a deal. Something to keep the costs of this expensive season down, but…

  • 5 Jaw Dropping Canadian RV Road Trips

    5 Jaw Dropping Canadian RV Road Trips

    Canada is a mecca of jaw-dropping road trips, from east to west, to way up north, there’s something for everyone. Given an appropriate amount of time, it’s hard not to enjoy yourself on the highways of this large nation. Unfortunately, many of us are limited to a couple of weeks off per year, and every…

  • Mountains and Stunning Adventure in the Columbia Valley

    Mountains and Stunning Adventure in the Columbia Valley

    It’s feeling colder and colder each day. As winter fast approaches, I’ve decided to head into my archives and find something winter related to share. Something to remind me that while this burst of cold is kind of not fun, in another month or two, we’ll be knee deep in snow. My last trip to…