Tofino was a place I had always heard of but never made time to visit. On a whole, Vancouver Island was a true treat, but Tofino was amazing. We scored waves, blue skies and had some locals take us under their wings for a taste of their lifestyle.
Read MoreAfter a week in the saddle we were ready to take on something bigger than our usual day ride. While overlooking the Straight of Georgia, dotted with Islands and the Sunshine Coast beyond - one particular island chain stood out in my mind. Their proximity to Vancouver Island seemed close enough, yet it looked like a potential doable adventure for us.
Read MoreAt the time, this felt like the poorest parenting decision we had made on the entire trip. We found ourselves deep in a slot canyon with two options - continue on as the rock tightened it’s vice around our supple bodies, or return – back up that horrendous 15 foot drop with the kids and the dog all of who at this point were getting passed through each technical section.
Read MoreIn America, we have the privilege of having some of the most pristine and isolated public lands in the world. Unfortunately, when you have the time to look around off the beaten track, you’ll find they are littered with garbage from years and years of abuse. This weekend we did something about it with about 250 other souls, dragging out 3 1/2 containers worth of garbage.
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