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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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Visit Gabriola Island in BC
Visit a Gulf Island called Gabriola off Nanaimo. Helpful Iinks to the amenities around and walkings paths!
Alyssa Russell
Nov 12, 20224 min read
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All About Vessi & Why You Need a Pair
Canada Made, It's Vessi - The World's First Waterproof Shoe! In this blog we will talk about why you need a pair!
Alyssa Russell
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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Hike to an Epic Hot Spring in Kananaskis
All about Mist Mountain in Kananaskis, Alberta, directions with links and helpful tips on how to enjoy them.
Alyssa Russell
Oct 20, 20226 min read
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Top things to do in Canmore Kananaskis, Alberta
Top places to eat, drink coffee and best hikes to do in Canmore, Alberta!
Alyssa Russell
Oct 17, 20226 min read
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Lillooet Lulu Lookout
Lillooet Lulu Lookout, a short trail with amazing views of an iconic bend in the road heading to Lillooet.
Alyssa Russell
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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Things to do in Nanaimo, BC
(Last updated on November 2022.) Nanaimo is a vibrant urban center found on the east side of Vancouver Island, its filled with serveral...
Alyssa Russell
Sep 15, 20228 min read
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A Mountaineering Experience on Triple Peak, VI
(Last Updated on August 24th 2022) I remember early on the waterfall adventures turned into mountains, which steered me away from regular...
Alyssa Russell
Aug 23, 20227 min read
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North Vancouver Island Camping Trip
(Last updated on July 2, 2022.) If you're looking for things to do near Woss, Port Alice or Port Hardy keep reading. I've lived on...
Alyssa Russell
Jul 2, 20229 min read
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Roadtrip to Nakusp 2022
(Last updated May 2022.) Casually sitting on the couch is where Dallis and I's roadtrip began to Nakusp. We had gotten a phone call...
Alyssa Russell
May 29, 20229 min read
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Epic Lookout in the North Okanagan
Epic Lookout in the North Okanagan.
Alyssa Russell
Apr 30, 20222 min read
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10 Camping Spots on Vancouver Island
(Updated Last on March 23, 2022) Vancouver Island has a ton of provincial campgrounds but ever wonder what is beyond those? Possibly even...
Alyssa Russell
Mar 23, 20225 min read
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AirBNB's I Recommend
(Updated Last Nov 27, 2022.) Looking for your next stay on Vancouver Island? Look no furthur, in this blog I have added and listed all...
Alyssa Russell
Jan 30, 20225 min read
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Top 5 Snowy Hikes to do in BC
(Last Updated on December 2021.) Some may not like driving in it, we know how wet the snow is on Vancouver Island particulary, however...
Alyssa Russell
Dec 4, 20215 min read
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Valley of Five Lakes in Jasper
In this Blog Series of Spotlights, I'm interviewing a fellow adventurer and friend Dallis. (@schlitz_13) I asked my friend to write about...
Alyssa Russell
Nov 17, 20213 min read
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Best Spots in Ucluelet & Tofino
(Last Updated on October 12th 2022.) Tofino and Ucluelet have some of the nicest beaches on Vancouver Island and is quite a popular area...
Alyssa Russell
Nov 12, 20215 min read
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Crofton Getaway
Crofton is a small west coast town within the District of North Cowichan of southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The ferry...
Alyssa Russell
Nov 6, 20214 min read
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A Week on Quadra
Quadra Island is the central comunity of the Discovery Islands. The majority of travellers get here from Campbell River on the Quathiaski...
Alyssa Russell
Oct 28, 20214 min read
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Soak in the Olympic National Hot Springs
Another hot spring guide? Yes it’s that time of year. I hope in the near future we can all get back to regular travel and experience all...
Alyssa Russell
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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How to access the Hidden Springs at Fairmont
(Last updated October 2022.) I have been told that the water is no longer running off from the pool which means these pools won't exsist....
Alyssa Russell
Oct 23, 20213 min read
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A Rocky Mountain Trip
(Last updated October 2022.) Day 1: Evening We caught the 5:45 pm ferry on October 18th from Horseshoe Bay and set off to Waitabit Creek...
Alyssa Russell
Oct 23, 20215 min read
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