Planning for summer camping adventures
Although snow and frigid temperatures continue to buffet us here in Alberta (and our minds are...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Feb 18, 2018 | Lessons Learned, Skills, West Coast Trail
Although snow and frigid temperatures continue to buffet us here in Alberta (and our minds are...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Feb 8, 2018 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Elk Lakes, Kananaskis
After the great time we had at the Elk Lakes ACC Cabin in January of 2017, we decided that it...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Jan 1, 2018 | Skills
Last month I had the opportunity to upgrade my outdoor first aid skills through Rocky...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Oct 24, 2017 | Lessons Learned, Skills
While many of of the adventures we describe are multi-night trips requiring months of...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Oct 14, 2017 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Elbow Valley Loop, Kananaskis
This summer, Western Canada (particularly the province of British Columbia) has been experiencing...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Jul 8, 2017 | Backpacking Trail Reports, West Coast Trail
Our 2015 West Coast Trail adventure continues from Part 1 AUG 4 – DAY 5 – TSUSIAT FALLS TO...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Jun 24, 2017 | Backpacking Trail Reports, West Coast Trail
Hard to believe it was almost 2 years ago that me and the Elf hiked the West Coast Trail. Here is...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Apr 23, 2017 | Lessons Learned, Skills, Youth
The spring shoulder season can be a challenging time in the mountains. When the Elf lived in...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Mar 22, 2017 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Elk Lakes, Kananaskis, Youth
While the Canadian Rockies have some of the most spectacular hiking in the world, one of the...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Sep 15, 2016 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Lessons Learned, Teton Crest Trail, Wyoming
Read part 1 here Day 3 – Alaska Basin to South Fork Cascade Creek We awoke to a clear morning,...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Aug 12, 2016 | Backpacking Trail Reports, Teton Crest Trail, Wyoming
Well here it is, part 1 of our Teton Crest Trail Adventure. Four days of near perfect weather,...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Jul 29, 2016 | Teton Crest Trail, Uncategorized, Wyoming
Each year the two of us plan what we call our “epic” adventure. Last year it was the West Coast...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Jul 27, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Youth
As a Cub Leader (Scouter). One of the things I really wanted to do this year was introduce a few...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Jul 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s been awhile since our last blog posts, but we’re still alive. Where have we been? It’s been a...
Read MorePosted by dwarf@twoguysinthewoods | Mar 14, 2016 | Skills
One organization I’ve become very involved with over the past few years the Outdoor...
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.