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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Backpacking Tom Taylor in the Strathcona
This was a very exciting trip to plan as it was going to be my first overnight hike. Back in Summer 2018. Cody and I would take off with...
Alyssa Russell
Oct 13, 20213 min read
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Della Falls & Love Lake Trail
Located at the end of Great Central Lake in Port Alberni, is the Della Falls Trailhead. Being that this trail is only accessible by...
Alyssa Russell
Sep 30, 20215 min read
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Backcountry Camping at Nahmint Lake
If your looking for a quaint place to visit. This is it, Blackies Beach. (Rec Site.) The tranquility of the lake, being surrounded by the...
Alyssa Russell
Sep 29, 20213 min read
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Kings Peak Overnight Hike
It was a beautiful sunny day, days before Holly and I discussed how it would be a great opportunity to get out for an overnight hike...
Alyssa Russell
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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Camping at Landslide Lake with a Baby
As I got everything packed the night before. We set out first thing around 5am to get going. It was easy to wake up knowing we had a...
Alyssa Russell
Sep 22, 20213 min read
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