Outdoor Systems – Part 3 – The 5 components of an Outdoor System
In this article I’ll talk about the different components that go into an outdoor system, and...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Mar 4, 2023 | Lessons Learned, Planning, Skills, Uncategorized
In this article I’ll talk about the different components that go into an outdoor system, and...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Feb 25, 2023 | Lessons Learned, Planning, Skills
In my last article I introduced the concept of outdoor systems and why it’s important to...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Feb 21, 2023 | Lessons Learned, Planning, Skills
“Everything must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler.” – Albert Einstein This is the...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jan 17, 2023 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Great Divide Trail, Kootenay National Park
Sometimes the 4th time is the charm. For the past few years, Rockwall has been my “White Whale”....
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jan 8, 2023 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Canada, Yoho National Park
I must admit, Yoho National Park is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to explore these...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jan 5, 2023 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Banff National Park, Canada
Day 1 – August 18th – Fish Creek trailhead to Baker Lake (12km, 750m elevation gain, 150m...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jan 3, 2023 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Canada, Great Divide Trail, Kananaskis
Day 1 – July 24th – Interlake Trailhead to Turbine Canyon Campground (14km, 525m elevation...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | May 31, 2022 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Great Divide Trail, Planning
Hard to believe, but May is already coming to a close. While spring has definitely arrived in the...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jan 21, 2022 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Great Divide Trail
Even since my first visit to Waterton Lakes National Park in the spring of 2020, I was intrigued...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Mar 25, 2021 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Elbow Valley Loop, Kananaskis, Planning
Part 2 of our review of backcountry campgrounds in Kananaskis
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jan 16, 2021 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Elbow Valley Loop, Kananaskis, Planning
The first part of our review of backcountry campgrounds in Kananaskis Country Alberta
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Dec 23, 2020 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Great Divide Trail, Lessons Learned
Detailing how my summer plans played out in reality
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jun 19, 2020 | Great Divide Trail, Planning
Last weekend marked the four week mark until I embark on thru hike of the Great Divide Trail (GDT)...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jun 19, 2020 | Great Divide Trail, Planning
Wrapping up with Sections F and G of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Check out the previous article...
Read MorePosted by Kelly | Jun 19, 2020 | Great Divide Trail, Planning
This is part five in a series of postings on the sections of the Great Divide Trail (Section E of...
Read MoreNow that we have hobbits of our own, it’s a chance to share what we’ve learned (from the mistakes we’ve made). Read more ...
Our Backpacking Trail Reports are mainly from Western Canada and the United States.
Our 2020 & 2021 backpacking hiking on the Great Divide Trail. View our planning and trail reports for sections A-G.