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HIKING VANCOUVER ISLAND & MORE
Your Travel Guide & Reference
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive; and to do it with some passion, some compassion, some humour and some style. My website is designed to clue in my loyal readers and provide you with helpful links and information about trails, gear review and more. So sit back, relax and read on.
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Winter Blues & How to Beat it with These Activities to Do
Things to do in the winter around Vancouver Island + more!
Alyssa Russell
Feb 126 min read
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Weekend at Forbidden Plateau
Read all about where I stayed and where I hiked, with helpful links to get inspired!
Alyssa Russell
Dec 15, 20246 min read
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Summiting Rohr Mountain
Read all about my trip to Rohr Mountain near Pemberton BC
Alyssa Russell
Oct 19, 20245 min read
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A Night in the North Island Mountains
Read about my latest overnight hike in the Vancouver Island North!
Alyssa Russell
Sep 29, 20246 min read
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A Day Hike to Lomas Lake & Summit to El Captain
A hike to Lomas Lake in Youbou and summit to El Captain!
Alyssa Russell
Sep 12, 20246 min read
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The Augerpoint Traverse on Vancouver Island
Read all about the Augerpoint Traverse in the Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island. It'll give you a good insight and tips.
Alyssa Russell
Aug 6, 202412 min read
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My Top 10 Waterfalls to Swim in on Vancouver Island
Top 10 Waterfalls that are my favourite to swim in the summer on Vancouver Island
Alyssa Russell
Jul 11, 20245 min read
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How Hiking Changed My Life
Get inspired to hike with my small short story of how it all started in my life.
Alyssa Russell
Jul 3, 20247 min read
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It's Grae's World, I'm Just Showing Him
Find new trails throughout Vancouver Island as I guide you through my journey taking my son to some of his very first hikes as a baby to now
Alyssa Russell
May 8, 202413 min read
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Hiking into Parenthood
All about my experience hiking throughout my pregnancy!
Alyssa Russell
Jan 14, 20249 min read
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Dear 2023, This is For You....
HELLO! A message to my loyal readers, and where I've been♥
Alyssa Russell
Dec 23, 20234 min read
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Soak Up Nature, a Journey to Rejuvenation
Read all about my latest trip to an outdoor sauna and hot spring.
Alyssa Russell
Nov 24, 20238 min read
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Golden Hinde Traverse 2023
A look into Climbing Vancouver Island's tallest peak the Golden Hinde on the Elk River Trail to Phillips Ridge Traverse
Alyssa Russell
Aug 8, 202314 min read
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Overnight at Kiwi Falls
Read about how are time went at Kiwi Falls in Schoen Lake Provincial Park
Alyssa Russell
Jul 17, 20239 min read
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Sloquet Hot Springs Trip 2023
Tips on how to get to Sloquet and other helpful information and how our recent trip went with our three year old!
Alyssa Russell
May 26, 202312 min read
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The Horne Lake Hustle
(Last updated in April, 2023) The infamous Horne Lake Hustle started out as a not so very maintained trail, if any at all a few years...
Alyssa Russell
Apr 26, 20236 min read
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Recent Thoughts on Life
recent blog on my thoughts on social media & why I haven't written in awhile!
Alyssa Russell
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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Climbing the Second Tallest Peak on Vancouver Island
A climbing journal of my journey to Elkhorn Mountain in the Strathcona Park in BC.
Alyssa Russell
Dec 3, 20229 min read
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Overnight at Mount Myra
(Last updated November 2022) Mount Myra is located in the Strathcona Park outside of Campbell River BC, it's one of the second most...
Alyssa Russell
Nov 28, 20224 min read
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Hobo Hot Springs on Harrison Lake, BC
Ever wonder what else is near Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia? Well then you won't want to miss reading what's in store!
Alyssa Russell
Nov 19, 20224 min read
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