“It was the river that fashioned the land, and the river that ground down the gold. Long before natives or white men saw it, the river was there, flowing for two thousand miles from mountain to seacoast, working its slow sculpture on valley and hillside, nibbling away at the flat tableland […]
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The Chilkoot Trail was the first real stretch of our journey to the Klondike. It was one of the most beautiful hikes we've ever done, and definitely the most historic.
The Yukon. The Klondike. The gold rush. One of the last of the last frontiers, featuring vast wilderness and in-your-face history all rolled up into one. To Dawson City!
Paying homage to Canada and the canoe on a stunning canoe (and portage) route on Vancouver Island. What a great way to spend Canada Day!
We took a couple Wilderness First Aid courses to prepare for any medical emergency we may encounter this summer. If you spend a lot of time out in the wild, maybe you should too!
Before you head out into the wild with your backpack, there are a few things you should make sure you have with you for a comfortable and safe adventure.