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A Great Winter Backpack – ULA Catalyst Ultra 75 liter

A Great Winter Backpack – ULA Catalyst Ultra 75 liter

In this post we discuss the new ULA Catalyst Ultra 75 liter backpack weighing in at only 2.5 lbs this 75 liter spacious but light backpack carries loads well. Full

January 9, 2025
Backpacking Trips from 2024 in North Central BC, Canada

Backpacking Trips from 2024 in North Central BC, Canada

In this post we share the various backpacking trips that T&T Adventures planned and pursued throughout the year of 2024. We always carry a backlog of places and experiences that

January 7, 2025
My Tent Strategy for All Seasons | Durston X-Mid2 real world 4 seasons

My Tent Strategy for All Seasons | Durston X-Mid2 real world 4 seasons

In this educational video, we discuss the strategies I use for all seasons regarding my Tent system and how I modify components to meet the needs of each season. Video:

November 3, 2024
My Everyday Backpacking Day Hike Gear

My Everyday Backpacking Day Hike Gear

In this educational video, I review the main gear that I take with me on every backcountry adventure whether for a day hike or multi-day adventure. Specifically, I focus on

October 23, 2024
Asking strangers to take you on a hike? Things to consider

Asking strangers to take you on a hike? Things to consider

In this discussion, we review some thoughts regarding items you should consider before asking people to take you hiking in the backcountry. https://youtu.be/5gyC21sU30Y

October 15, 2024
Gleason Creek Valley

Gleason Creek Valley

T&T Adventures decided to explore the Gleason Forest Service Road in order to get an understanding of the area. While exploring we looked for the Guttentite and Gleason Caves but

October 13, 2024
Bluebell Cave in Northern BC | Hedrick Lake Valley

Bluebell Cave in Northern BC | Hedrick Lake Valley

After exploring the Hedrick Valley for several days, we finally found the Bluebell Cave and it was fantastic! Join us for this adventure to explore its secrets! BC Caving guide:

September 21, 2024
Route Finding Apps in The Backcountry | Finding your way to Explore new Places

Route Finding Apps in The Backcountry | Finding your way to Explore new Places

In this introductory, educational video, we review Route Finding using GaiGPS as an example of the concepts required in order to import trails from other sources online and how to

September 19, 2024
Grizzly Den, Raven Lake Loop

Grizzly Den, Raven Lake Loop

This hike is located in Sugarbowl/Grizzly Den Provincial Park in Northern BC close to the trailhead of Raven Lake. https://youtu.be/HjFGNHzXwR4

September 15, 2024
Water Crossing Tips in the Backcountry

Water Crossing Tips in the Backcountry

In this discussion, we cover the topic of water crossings based on our various experiences in Northern BC, Canada. 1. Do you HAVE to cross?2. Is it safe to cross?

September 13, 2024
The Sleep Systems we use throughout the year

The Sleep Systems we use throughout the year

In this educational video, we discuss the sleep systems that we use: 1. Spring to late Fall 2. Winter conditions https://youtu.be/iHaGPbKO1pY A real-world test of the Polar Ranger and Tensor

September 5, 2024
Berg Lake Corridor Visitor Use Management Plan Survey

Berg Lake Corridor Visitor Use Management Plan Survey

BC Parks has initiated a project to update the Berg Lake Corridor Visitor Use Management Plan. All of the project details and survey can be found via the link below,

August 20, 2024
Multiple Myeloma March – September 14, 2024 in Prince George, BC

Multiple Myeloma March – September 14, 2024 in Prince George, BC

Our good friend Vivien Lougheed in Prince George has asked us to showcase an event for Multiple Myeloma with the details below, please consider if you would be willing to

July 26, 2024
Kiwa Glacier in North Central Eastern BC

Kiwa Glacier in North Central Eastern BC

This was an epic, but one of the most challenging journeys we've faced to date. The Kiwa Glacier is a pristine area that has been on our list of places

July 26, 2024
7 Summits of Northern BC Challenge Complete!

7 Summits of Northern BC Challenge Complete!

T&T Adventures has completed the 7 summits of Northern BC challenge by summiting Erg Mountain. Hike 1: Raven Lake (here) Hike 2: Vineyards (here) Hike 3: Viking Ridge (here) Hike

July 19, 2024
Dore River Forest Service Road Exploration in McBride BC

Dore River Forest Service Road Exploration in McBride BC

In this adventure, we explore 4 trailheads to determine access to these beautiful backcountry trails in Mcbride, BC: 1. Eagle Valley 2. Avalanche Pass 3. Kristi Glacier 4. Ozalenka Videos:

July 15, 2024
Torpy Mountain Summit in Northern BC

Torpy Mountain Summit in Northern BC

This trail is not to be confused with the Torpy Trail in Evanoff Provincial Park. The trailhead for this hike is about 10 km east on the Upper Torpy FSR

July 12, 2024
Caledonia Mt in Northern BC

Caledonia Mt in Northern BC

Caledonia Mountain is located approximately 79 km down the Bowron and Tumuch Forest Service roads (past the trailhead for The Vineyards and take the first road to the right all

July 6, 2024
Horseshoe Falls in Crescent Spur BC

Horseshoe Falls in Crescent Spur BC

This waterfall is located about 2.5 hours east of Prince George BC in the community of Crescent Spur, BC The trail is not identified from the road but can be

June 30, 2024
Hellroaring Falls in Crescent Spur BC

Hellroaring Falls in Crescent Spur BC

This waterfall is located about 2 hours east of Prince George BC in the community of Crescent Spur, BC The trail is not identified from the road but can be

June 30, 2024
Tacheeda Fire Lookout Trail

Tacheeda Fire Lookout Trail

Tacheeda Lookout Trail is about 11 km round trip and a moderate difficulty hiking trail that gradually weaves through various forest types and terminates in a sub-alpine area at the

June 22, 2024
Jab Falls (Everett Creek Falls) near The Vineyards in Northern BC

Jab Falls (Everett Creek Falls) near The Vineyards in Northern BC

In this adventure, we explore a rough trail into Jab Falls, a trail that is 0.8 km past the Vineyards spur road turnoff heading east. The trail is about 1.5

June 7, 2024
Road conditions up the spur road 3.5 km to Vineyards Trailhead and conditions from Vineyards spur road to Caledonia Mt Trailhead

Road conditions up the spur road 3.5 km to Vineyards Trailhead and conditions from Vineyards spur road to Caledonia Mt Trailhead

The videos below show the spur road from the turnoff of Tumuch FSR up to the Vineyards Trailhead (3.5 km) as well as the Vineyards spur road to Caledonia Mountain

June 6, 2024
Pilot Mountain to Nechako Ridge in Prince George, BC

Pilot Mountain to Nechako Ridge in Prince George, BC

In this adventure, we explore and discover a set of connecting trails that join Pilot Mountain with the Pidherny trail system and we make our way down to the Nechako

June 3, 2024
Raven Lake Trailhead can be accessed for the 2024 season

Raven Lake Trailhead can be accessed for the 2024 season

Today T&T Adventures hiked up the Raven Lake trail and we were able to drive within view of the trailhead signage as snow conditions have improved on the Hungary Creek

May 23, 2024
Little Lost Lake in Tete Jaune, BC

Little Lost Lake in Tete Jaune, BC

This is a popular walk-in site on a small lake with 2 picnic tables, fire rings, and a toilet available. A short 1.2 km walk into the lake plus a

May 21, 2024
Purden Lake North Shore Trail in Purden Lake Provincial Park, BC

Purden Lake North Shore Trail in Purden Lake Provincial Park, BC

The Purden Lake North Shore Trail begins at the east end of the Purden Lake Provincial Park The trail length is approximately  6 km, 2 hours (1-way) Easy, Moderate Hiking.

May 14, 2024
UNBC Greenway Trails – Forests for the World in Prince George, BC

UNBC Greenway Trails – Forests for the World in Prince George, BC

The UNBC Connector Trail System includes over 9 km of trails linking a large network of places to explore for the community near the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC),

May 13, 2024
Backroad Adventure Exploring Walker Creek/P.O.B. Forest Service Roads in May 2024

Backroad Adventure Exploring Walker Creek/P.O.B. Forest Service Roads in May 2024

In this adventure, we explore the Walker Creek and P.O.B. forest service roads to see what areas are accessible to explore this time of year. The P.O.B. road looks fully

May 9, 2024
Backroad Adventure Exploring Bowron/Tumuch Forest Service Roads in May 2024

Backroad Adventure Exploring Bowron/Tumuch Forest Service Roads in May 2024

In this adventure, we explore the Bowron and Tumuch forest service roads to see what areas are accessible to explore this time of year. Surprisingly we made it within a

May 9, 2024
Torpy Mountain in Evanoff Provincial Park

Torpy Mountain in Evanoff Provincial Park

This trail is about 2 hours drive from Prince George, BC. There are water sources for most of the hike up as you cross creeks a number of times. I

May 5, 2024
10 Important Items to Wear when Hiking in the Backcountry

10 Important Items to Wear when Hiking in the Backcountry

In this educational video, we share some key items that should be worn when hiking in the backcountry. We do not discuss external things like snowshoes, backpacks, tents, etc... instead,

May 3, 2024
Pine Pass Adventure – Spring 2024

Pine Pass Adventure – Spring 2024

Waterfalls, Elk, some good ole fashion devils club, tangled willows, and hip-deep snow made for an unforgettable adventure in the Pine Pass north of Mcleod Lake, BC https://youtu.be/H1T1jxYmScg?si=-mF3IzjLQllxcOR2

April 29, 2024
7 Summits of Northern BC Challenge

7 Summits of Northern BC Challenge

Here is a cool new challenge for outdoor enthusiasts in Northern BC, Prince George region. Hike these 7 local summits. No time limit. Order a commemorative shirt (unisex standard adult

April 2, 2024
Nechako Ridge Trail in Prince George BC

Nechako Ridge Trail in Prince George BC

Nechako Ridge Trail borders on the south/western portion of the Pidherny Trail system and offers beautiful lookouts over the Nechako River. Directions to trailhead: here GaiGPS track:

April 1, 2024
10 trails to explore around Prince George, BC

10 trails to explore around Prince George, BC

In this video, we show a list of great places to explore around the city of Prince George, BC. While this list is not everything, it does contain a large

March 27, 2024
Wilkins Regional Park in Prince George, BC

Wilkins Regional Park in Prince George, BC

Located on the south side of the Nechako River this park has hiking, swimming, boating, and many other opportunities to offer. The 57 ha (141 acre) park is located on

March 26, 2024
Nechako Riverside Park in Prince George, BC

Nechako Riverside Park in Prince George, BC

Located on the north side of the Foothills bridge this area offers a lovely area for swimming and a short hike, extending to the west along the Nechako River and

March 22, 2024
Pidherny Rec Site in Prince George, BC

Pidherny Rec Site in Prince George, BC

Located slightly south of the Foothills landfill in the Hart area in Prince George, BC this area provides a vast network of mountain biking, hiking, and exploring opportunities. The Pidherny

March 22, 2024
McMillan Creek Regional Park in Prince George, BC

McMillan Creek Regional Park in Prince George, BC

Located on the lower east side of the Hart area in Prince George, BC this trail overlooks the Nechako River to the South. This park includes the Nechako River cutbanks and McMillan

March 22, 2024
LC Gunn Park in Prince George, BC

LC Gunn Park in Prince George, BC

Located on the East side of the Fraser River in Prince George, BC this trail overlooks the Fraser River to the West spanning the north-east end of downtown to the

March 22, 2024
11 trails to explore North of Prince George, BC

11 trails to explore North of Prince George, BC

In this video, we show a list of great places to explore North of Prince George, BC. While this list is not everything, it does contain a large number of

March 20, 2024
Ferguson Lake Trail in Prince George BC

Ferguson Lake Trail in Prince George BC

Ferguson Lake is a short 20-minute drive from the center of Prince George to the north end of town, directions: here The trail is a short 2.5 km on relatively

March 19, 2024
8 trails to explore West of Prince George, BC

8 trails to explore West of Prince George, BC

In this video, we show a list of great places to explore West of Prince George, BC. While this list is not everything, it does contain a large number of

March 19, 2024
13 trails to explore South of Prince George, BC

13 trails to explore South of Prince George, BC

In this video, we show a list of great places to explore South of Prince George, BC. While this list is not everything, it does contain a large number of

March 18, 2024
45 trails to explore East of Prince George, BC

45 trails to explore East of Prince George, BC

In this video, we show a list of great places to explore East of Prince George, BC. While this list is not everything, it does contain a large number of

March 13, 2024
Sleep System Cold Temperature Test -22C (-8F) | Thermarest Polar Ranger | Nemo Tensor Extreme | MSR E-Bivy

Sleep System Cold Temperature Test -22C (-8F) | Thermarest Polar Ranger | Nemo Tensor Extreme | MSR E-Bivy

In this article, we are testing out the Thermarest Polar Ranger sleeping bag, Nemo Tensor Extreme pad, Nemo Switchback Insulated pad, MSR E-Bivy in cold winter conditions in Northern Canada.

February 27, 2024
The MSR Snowshoes we use for Winter Adventures | Product Review and Tips

The MSR Snowshoes we use for Winter Adventures | Product Review and Tips

In this video, we explain why we use MSR snowshoes, explain their features, and how they compare to some generic Costco brand snowshoes. We also provide some tips related to

February 10, 2024
History Test

History Test

This post is to test history

February 4, 2024
Garvin’s Canyon Trail in Pilot Mountain BC

Garvin’s Canyon Trail in Pilot Mountain BC

Garvin's Canyon is located at the end of Christina Road in the community of Pilot Mountain. This hike/snowshoe is a moderate challenge depending mostly on the distance you travel. [Waymark

January 22, 2024
Backcountry emergency preparedness in Northern BC, Canada

Backcountry emergency preparedness in Northern BC, Canada

Gerald and I discuss a real-world backcountry emergency in the hopes that everyone can learn from our experience. There are several important topics covered in this fire-side discussion so please

January 19, 2024
Red Mountain Trail in Penny BC

Red Mountain Trail in Penny BC

The Red Mountain Trail can be accessed from two locations. 1. The longer 12.5 km one-way trail begins at the community of Penny BC 2. The shorter 8.5 km on-way

January 7, 2024
Happy New Year from T&T Adventures

Happy New Year from T&T Adventures

https://youtu.be/Ta4LdapXTTk

December 31, 2023
Goat River Trail in Northern BC

Goat River Trail in Northern BC

Historic hiking route along the Goat River leads to Bowron Park and Barkerville. Directions to trailhead: here GaiGPS track: here Photos:

December 27, 2023
Monkman Memorial Trail in Northern BC

Monkman Memorial Trail in Northern BC

The Monkman Pass Memorial Trail Hiking Route is an unforgettable, class hiking destination that includes major waterfalls and rivers, lakes, temperate boreal forest, alpine meadows, and optional alpinesummits. The six-day

December 27, 2023
Mt Robson Berg Lake Trail bridges are in place to the Whitehorn Campground

Mt Robson Berg Lake Trail bridges are in place to the Whitehorn Campground

Trekking with Taz and Tesla Prince snowshoed the Berg Lake trail on December 23, 2023, and noticed that BC Parks has restored the bridges leading to the Whitehorn campground. Winter

December 24, 2023
Trophy Mt in Wells Gray, BC

Trophy Mt in Wells Gray, BC

The Trophy Mountains rise 2,575 meters into the sky, with nine peaks towering over the Shuswap Highlands of Southern Wells Gray Provincial Park. Their northern slopes are steep and cloaked

December 21, 2023
Tabor Tower in Tabor, BC

Tabor Tower in Tabor, BC

The Tabor Mountain area has many trails of various levels of difficulty to enjoy, including this moderate Tabor Tower trail. Directions: here GaiGps Track: here Photos: Videos:

December 20, 2023
Treeline Cabin in Tabor, BC

Treeline Cabin in Tabor, BC

The Tabor Mountain area has many trails of various levels of difficulty to enjoy, including this moderate treeline cabin trail. Directions: here Photos:

December 20, 2023
Torpy Mt Trailhead not plowed Winter 2024

Torpy Mt Trailhead not plowed Winter 2024

TrekkingWithgTaz and TeslaPrince planned to snowshoe the Torpy Mt trailhead up to Fang Mt Ridge yesterday after we had heard the road was plowed to within 1 km of the

December 19, 2023
Hixon Falls in Hixon, BC

Hixon Falls in Hixon, BC

Hixon Falls is an easy and short (120 meter) hike from the parking lot to the falls offering a great place to view the creek and the 20-ish foot waterfalls.

December 17, 2023
Barkerville near Wells, BC

Barkerville near Wells, BC

The historic town of Barkerville, east of Wells, BC offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking and snowshoeing. Billy Barker’s legendary gold strike on Williams Creek triggered a multi-billion

December 17, 2023
Pinnacles in Quesnel, BC

Pinnacles in Quesnel, BC

Pinnacles Park comprises approximately 124 hectares of pine forest overlooking Baker Creek. The park is a popular day-use area and is easily accessible from Quesnel. From the Pinnacles viewpoint, visitors

December 17, 2023
Deserters Creek Falls in Kersley, BC

Deserters Creek Falls in Kersley, BC

This is a moderate hike, perfect as a quick side trip while in Quesnel. The trail follows Narcosli Creek then turns up Deserter Creek to impressive waterfalls on Deserter Creek.

December 16, 2023
Wineglass Falls in Kersley, BC

Wineglass Falls in Kersley, BC

Wineglass Falls is located east of the community of Kersley, BC. The falls flow from a small creek and have a cave that surrounds them below. The falls plunge over

December 16, 2023
Two Sisters in Wells, BC

Two Sisters in Wells, BC

This is the old access road used to support the fire lookout tower. The trail is about 6.5 km long with a gradual grade until the last pitch which is

December 16, 2023
Fraser Mt in Fraser Lake, BC

Fraser Mt in Fraser Lake, BC

This trail climbs from Hwy 16 to the top of Fraser Mountain which is an elevation change of over 300m. The main trail is 4.7 km long and the spur

December 15, 2023
Livingston Springs in Bear Lake, BC

Livingston Springs in Bear Lake, BC

This trail is located in Crooked River Provincial Park in Bear Lake, BC, and offers a leisurely hike or snowshoe on relatively flat terrain with a few exceptions where the

December 15, 2023
Reaction Ferry in Miworth, BC

Reaction Ferry in Miworth, BC

Reaction Ferry at the old train stop in Miworth, BC. These Ferry Pontoons still survive on the banks of the Nechako River and were in operation from 1922 to the

December 14, 2023
Fort George Canyon in Northern BC

Fort George Canyon in Northern BC

This small 178-hectare park consists of two parcels on either side of the Fraser River south of the city of Prince George. Public recreation opportunities and trail access are available

December 14, 2023
Framstead Falls in Northern BC

Framstead Falls in Northern BC

The Framstead Falls are located at the junction of the Framstead Creek and Herrick Creek. Driving Directions here Photos:

December 14, 2023
Herrick Falls in Northern BC

Herrick Falls in Northern BC

The Herrick Falls are a ways up the Herrick Creek. Herrick Creek is the major tributary of the McGregor and is similar in size to the McGregor at their confluence.

December 13, 2023
Twin Falls near Close to the Edge Park, BC

Twin Falls near Close to the Edge Park, BC

This park is situated in the Dezaiko Range of the Rocky Mountains, approximately 160 km northeast of Prince George. Close-To-The-Edge Park protects the internationally significant Close-To-The-Edge cave, which has the

December 13, 2023
Huble Homestead in Northern, BC

Huble Homestead in Northern, BC

Huble Homestead Historic Site is a turn-of-the-century heritage attraction located 40 kilometers north of Prince George, BC, and offers great snowshoeing opportunities in the Winter (the main attractions are closed during

December 13, 2023
Morkill Falls in Crescent Spur, BC

Morkill Falls in Crescent Spur, BC

Morkill Falls Trail is a beautiful area to explore but also has steep terrain to navigate if you want to explore it fully. There are ropes and ladders and caves

December 12, 2023
Pope Mt in Fort St James, BC

Pope Mt in Fort St James, BC

Mount Pope is a day-use park popular with hikers and rock climbers. A 6.5 km hiking trail to the peak provides a panoramic view of Stuart Lake and the mountains

December 11, 2023
Eskers Provincial Park in Northern BC

Eskers Provincial Park in Northern BC

Eskers Park is a day-use park located 40km northwest of Prince George. Encompassing 3,979 hectares of gently rolling terrain and many small lakes, the park conserves a portion of the

December 11, 2023
Cottonwood Island Park in Prince George BC

Cottonwood Island Park in Prince George BC

This 32-hectare park has trails that wind along the Nechako River shoreline.  This nature park offers scenery, solitude, and connections.  DISTANCE: 2.2 kilometresELEVATION: Relatively flat with less than 10 meters of elevation change.TRAIL

December 11, 2023
Giscome Portage in Northern BC

Giscome Portage in Northern BC

Giscome Portage Trail is a designated Heritage Trail that is located 40 km north of Prince George and 6 km off Highway 97 North on Mitchell Road. The Giscome Portage

December 8, 2023
Coffee Pot Mt in Northern BC

Coffee Pot Mt in Northern BC

This trail is an ancient volcano and is an easy few-hour hike. There are beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mountains. Directions to trailhead: Coffee Pot Mountain

December 8, 2023
Murray Range in the Pine Pass in Northern BC

Murray Range in the Pine Pass in Northern BC

This drive to the trailhead is about 2.25 hours from Prince George, BC to the Pine Pass North. This beautiful/steep hike has much to offer and cell service is limited,

December 8, 2023
War Falls in McLeod Lake, BC

War Falls in McLeod Lake, BC

This approximately 1 km out-and-back trail is located near McCleod Lake, BC. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This trail is

December 8, 2023
Cheslatta Falls in Northern, BC

Cheslatta Falls in Northern, BC

Cheslatta Falls is another magnificent waterfall. There is a beautiful campground that is located about 500 meters from the trailhead on the opposite side of the road. The trail is

December 8, 2023
Cabin Creek Falls in Northern, BC

Cabin Creek Falls in Northern, BC

A short 0.5 km hike along Cabin Creek to a scenic waterfall. Warning STEEP drop-offs to rushing creek. Supervise children, those acting like children and pets. Driving Directions: Trail Head

December 8, 2023
Koshe Falls in Northern, BC

Koshe Falls in Northern, BC

Located on the Bobtail FSR, this stunning waterfall and lake are absolutely worth the effort to get there.  You will require a 4x4 vehicle or ATV to drive to the

December 8, 2023
Mt Murray Yellowhawk in Wells, BC

Mt Murray Yellowhawk in Wells, BC

Located in the North Cariboo-Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada is a moderately easy hike trekking through forests to the alpine peaks of Mount Murray, Mount Greenbury or heading to Mount

December 8, 2023
Mt Murray Jubilee in Wells, BC

Mt Murray Jubilee in Wells, BC

This hiking trail utilizes old logging and mining trails and then climbs up the north bank of Jubilee Creek into a large alpine bowl. The latter part of the route

December 7, 2023
Mt Patchett in Wells, BC

Mt Patchett in Wells, BC

The route to Mt.Patchett, in the Palmer Range east of Barkerville, is described in Hiking the Cariboo Goldfields by Edwards, Funk, and Stoker. The trail makes use of old cut blocks to

December 7, 2023
Vinje Grind – Mt Magnus in Wells, BC

Vinje Grind – Mt Magnus in Wells, BC

This is a fairly steep trail, meant for experienced and physically fit hikers. This is a short but steep hike with great views. Driving Directions: Drive past Wells BC, turn

December 7, 2023
Grand Canyon of The Fraser in Northern BC

Grand Canyon of The Fraser in Northern BC

The Grand Canyon is a moderate hike from Highway 16 to the Fraser River and consists of two routes, 1. summer and 2. winter. The winter route is best attempted

December 7, 2023
Mt Fitzwilliam Trail in Mt Robson Park, BC

Mt Fitzwilliam Trail in Mt Robson Park, BC

Mount Fitzwilliam trailhead and parking lot are located 54 km east of the Mount Robson Park Visitor Centre on Highway 16. Information shelter, parking and pit toilets are located on

December 7, 2023
Ozalenka Trail in McBride, BC

Ozalenka Trail in McBride, BC

This trail difficulty level is easy to moderate and is in reasonable condition, though certain sections can be slippery when wet or icy. More details of this hike and Cabin

December 6, 2023
Eagle Valley Trail in McBride, BC

Eagle Valley Trail in McBride, BC

Eagle Valley is located at the toe of an ancient glacier approximately 9km from the trailhead. The trail difficulty is moderate and certain sections can be slippery when wet or icy.

December 6, 2023
Kristi Glacier Trail in McBride, BC

Kristi Glacier Trail in McBride, BC

This trail heads up a valley, along the trail is a scenic waterfall and alpine meadows. Above the Pass, on both sides, are magnificent views of icefields with the Kristi

December 6, 2023
Fang Mt Trail in Evanoff Provincial Park, BC

Fang Mt Trail in Evanoff Provincial Park, BC

This hike is located about 120km east of Prince George, up the Pass Lake FSR. It’s very steep for the first 3-4 km until you reach the alpine meadow. You

December 6, 2023
Belle Mt Trail in McBride, BC

Belle Mt Trail in McBride, BC

The trail is accessible in the alpine and is popular for hiking in summer and snowmobiling in winter. Snowmobile safety cabin provided. Trail fees are applicable when the snowmobile trail

December 6, 2023
Muskeg Falls near Bear Lake, BC

Muskeg Falls near Bear Lake, BC

This trail offers a fairly short and easy hike that leads visitors to rewarding views of the relatively small but very beautiful Muskeg Falls. The trail ends at a gorgeous

December 6, 2023
Greer Creek Falls near Vanderhoof, BC

Greer Creek Falls near Vanderhoof, BC

A scenic waterfall at the end of the 1.7 km Greer Creek Falls Trail. A good family picnic spot but beware of steep sections with drop-offs. Driving Directions: The Greer Creek

December 6, 2023
Accessible Trails | Ancient Forest Trail in Northern BC near Prince George

Accessible Trails | Ancient Forest Trail in Northern BC near Prince George

Ancient Forest is a beautiful old-growth interior rainforest in British Columbia’s Interior. Nestled in the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, the park protects a portion of the only inland

December 5, 2023
Mt Robson Berg Lake Trail open for Winter

Mt Robson Berg Lake Trail open for Winter

According to the BC Parks website, Mt Robson's Berg Lake Trail is now open for winter activities past the Kinney Lake campgrounds. "The Berg Lake trail will open for winter

December 5, 2023
Backcountry Resources for Northern BC, Canada

Backcountry Resources for Northern BC, Canada

WebsiteDescriptionCategorieshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/PrinceGeorgeHiking/Prince George and area-related hiking and backcountry-related Facebook groupOnline discussionhttps://www.princegeorge.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/trailsTrails within the City of Prince George, BCLocal Trailshttps://data-cityofpg.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/da68732f23704558b7dbc0d4f3037ced/explore?location=53.938399%2C-122.693902%2C11.59A bird's eye digital view of trails around the City of Prince GeorgeLocal

November 30, 2023
Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX vs Quest 4 Gore-Tex hiking shoes | Which one should you get?

Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX vs Quest 4 Gore-Tex hiking shoes | Which one should you get?

As an avid backcountry enthusiast, I have put thousands of km of hiking distance on my Salomon hiking shoes. Starting with the Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX, I was

November 30, 2023
Murray Mt in the Pine Pass in Northern BC

Murray Mt in the Pine Pass in Northern BC

This drive to the trailhead is about 2.25 hours from Prince George, BC to the Pine Pass North. This beautiful/steep hike has much to offer and cell service is limited.

November 24, 2023
The Farm Trail in Northern BC

The Farm Trail in Northern BC

This hike is located a 2-hour drive northeast of Prince George, BC. Drive into the McGregor mountains down Pass Lake Road. This hike is somewhat remote but offers excellent views

November 24, 2023
Hedrick Lake in Northern BC

Hedrick Lake in Northern BC

This hike is located a 2.5-hour drive northeast of Prince George, BC. Follow the same directions to get to Fang Mt or The Farm, driving into the McGregor mountains down

November 24, 2023
Durston XMid-2 tent | Tested in summer/winter in Northern BC

Durston XMid-2 tent | Tested in summer/winter in Northern BC

Dan Durston of http://www.durstongear.com is a BC, Canada-based back-country gear designer. I decided to research this tent and found it to be an excellent choice for mountain backpacking being light,

November 20, 2023
Bijoux Falls in Northern BC | Pine Pass

Bijoux Falls in Northern BC | Pine Pass

A short video showing Bijoux Falls (a few hours north of Prince George, BC) and the area around this beautiful place. The Pine Pass is full of beautiful lakes, rivers,

November 20, 2023
Accessible Trails | Great West Mobility Nature Trail in Northern BC near Prince George

Accessible Trails | Great West Mobility Nature Trail in Northern BC near Prince George

This is the first video in a series relating to wheelchair-accessible trails in Northern BC Google Maps Driving directions to the trailhead: here Photos: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obv8V7yOPZk

November 20, 2023
Viking Ridge overnight camping trip in Northern BC

Viking Ridge overnight camping trip in Northern BC

In this adventure, we hike up to the alpine lake on Viking Ridge in Sugarbowl / Grizzly-den Provincial Park in Northern BC in order to test out our Durston XMid-2

November 20, 2023
Boulder Creek Nature Trail near Longworth BC

Boulder Creek Nature Trail near Longworth BC

This hike is located a 1.5-hour drive east of Prince George, BC. We drove about 20 minutes past the turnoff to Pass Lake, heading towards the community of Longworth, BC,

November 10, 2023
Groeneveld Trail in Dunster BC

Groeneveld Trail in Dunster BC

This hike is located a 2.5-hour drive east of Prince George, BC. We drove 20 minutes past the town of McBride BC driving east. There is a turnoff to the

November 10, 2023
Swift Current Creek Trail in Mt Robson Provincial Park

Swift Current Creek Trail in Mt Robson Provincial Park

This hike is located a 3 hour drive east from Prince George, BC. This trail has different types of information online (including the backroads trail book) which may lead hikers

October 23, 2023
Lucille Mountain Trail in McBride, BC

Lucille Mountain Trail in McBride, BC

This hike is located a 2.25-hour drive east of Prince George, BC. This hike starts at a higher elevation and the trailhead has various places at your comfort level for

October 14, 2023
Dunster Trail in Dunster BC

Dunster Trail in Dunster BC

This hike is located a 2.5-hour drive east of Prince George, BC. We drove 20 minutes past the town of McBride BC driving east. There is a turnoff to the

October 9, 2023
Natural Stone Arch Trail in Dunster BC

Natural Stone Arch Trail in Dunster BC

This hike is located a 2.5-hour drive east of Prince George, BC. We drove 20 minutes past the town of McBride BC (in the community of Dunster) driving east. There

August 6, 2023
McBride Peak Trail in McBride BC

McBride Peak Trail in McBride BC

This hike is located a 2.5-hour drive east of Prince George, BC. Continue east through McBride past the Fraser River bridge and follow the signs on Hwy 16 pointing to

August 4, 2023
Blueberry Pass Trail Near McBride in Northern BC

Blueberry Pass Trail Near McBride in Northern BC

This spectacular hike climbs 7.3km starting on the Holmes forest service road (near the 43km mark) and passes through brushy willows, open meadows, muddy sections following a river and ultimately

July 5, 2023
The Vineyards – extended hike

The Vineyards – extended hike

This hike is located a 2-hour drive east of Prince George, BC. I drove south from Highway 16 down the Bowron Forest Service Road for around 20 km, then turned

June 28, 2023
Viking Ridge – Point of no return hike

Viking Ridge – Point of no return hike

This trail is about a 1-hour drive from Prince George, BC. This hike is called Viking Ridge - point of no return. This is not the classic Viking Ridge hike

June 24, 2023
Hudson Bay Mountain and Crater Lake in Smithers, BC | Northern BC hiking

Hudson Bay Mountain and Crater Lake in Smithers, BC | Northern BC hiking

This hike is located in Smithers, BC (a 4-hour drive west from Prince George, BC), and due to poor weather around Prince George BC's hiking areas, Trekking with Taz and

June 20, 2023
Moose River Route in Northern BC | Mt Robson Provincial Park

Moose River Route in Northern BC | Mt Robson Provincial Park

This trail is about a 3-hour drive east from Prince George, BC into the Mt Robson Park area. In this adventure, I hike the Moose River trail with my hiking

June 11, 2023
Baldy Mountain near Longworth | Northern BC

Baldy Mountain near Longworth | Northern BC

In this adventure, we climb the Baldy Mountain Trail in Northern BC, just past the community of Longworth BC. The trailhead is about 2 hours drive from Prince George, BC.

June 9, 2023
Fang Mountain Summit via Torpy Trail | Evanoff Provincial Park in Northern BC

Fang Mountain Summit via Torpy Trail | Evanoff Provincial Park in Northern BC

This trail is about 2 hours drive from Prince George, BC. We decided to try something different and see if we could summit Fang Mt in early June which is

June 5, 2023
Erratic Ridge and Mt Burden | Northern BC

Erratic Ridge and Mt Burden | Northern BC

This trail is about a 2-hour drive from Prince George, BC. In this adventure, we hike Erratic Ridge and explore the area up top. The rocks in the area are

May 28, 2023
Longworth Mountain Lookout | Northern BC

Longworth Mountain Lookout | Northern BC

This trail is about a 2-hour drive from Prince George, BC. In this hike, we explore the area of Longworth Mountain in the community of Longworth BC between Prince George

May 14, 2023
Viking Ridge in Northern BC

Viking Ridge in Northern BC

This trail is about a 1-hour drive from Prince George, BC. In this adventure, I hike all of the ridges around Viking Ridge near Prince George, BC. This classic hike

May 4, 2023
Pilot Mountain in Northern BC | A Classic Prince George Hike

Pilot Mountain in Northern BC | A Classic Prince George Hike

In this adventure, we hike up Pilot Mountain in Northern BC, 15 minutes northwest of Prince George, BC. This is a relatively easy/short hike (easier than Teapot Mountain in my

April 30, 2023
Teapot Mountain in Summit Lake BC | A Classic Prince George Area Hike

Teapot Mountain in Summit Lake BC | A Classic Prince George Area Hike

In this adventure, we hike up Teapot Mountain in Northern BC, 30 minutes north of Prince George, BC. This trail can be deceiving as it starts off with an easy

April 19, 2023
Boulder Mountain | Northern BC

Boulder Mountain | Northern BC

This hike was up Boulder Mountain in Northern BC, East of Prince George. The trail is about a 2-hour drive down Highway 16 from Prince George (just past the Zig

April 15, 2023
Slim Creek snowshoe | Northern BC

Slim Creek snowshoe | Northern BC

This route (there is no defined trail) is about 1.5 hours east of Prince George BC on Highway 16 (just past the Ancient Forest parking area, the next pullout on

March 26, 2023
ZigZag Ridge in Crescent Spur BC

ZigZag Ridge in Crescent Spur BC

This trail is about 1.5 hours east of Prince George, BC on Highway 16. In this adventure, we snowshoe up ZigZag Ridge for a 15 km round trip, near Prince

March 5, 2023
Viking Ridge to Sugarbowl Mountain crossover hike | Northern BC

Viking Ridge to Sugarbowl Mountain crossover hike | Northern BC

This trail is about a 1-hour drive east from Prince George, BC. In this 16 km hike, we hiked up Viking Ridge to the meadows then across to SugarBowl Mountain,

January 29, 2023
Mt Robson – Berg Lake Trail in Northern BC

Mt Robson – Berg Lake Trail in Northern BC

This trail is about a 3-hour drive to the east (a 3-hour tour... a 3-hour tour) from Prince George BC. I snowshoed the Berg Lake trail to the north end

December 4, 2022
Raven Lake | Northern BC

Raven Lake | Northern BC

This trail is about 1.5 hours east of Prince George, BC. In this adventure, we hike up the Raven Lake trail in Northern BC. There are water sources on this

October 13, 2022
West Driscoll Ridge | Northern BC

West Driscoll Ridge | Northern BC

This trail is about 1 hour east of Prince George, BC. In this adventure, I take us through the West Driscoll Ridge Trail. The trailhead starts off Highway 16, following

October 11, 2022
Paradise Ridge in McBride BC

Paradise Ridge in McBride BC

This trail is about 2.5 hours east of Prince George, BC in the lovely community of McBride, BC. In this adventure, we hike up Paradise Ridge. The trail starts right

August 28, 2022
Erg Mountain in Northern BC

Erg Mountain in Northern BC

This trail is located about 2 hours east of Prince George, BC. Erg Mountain Provincial Park is a beautiful area as seen in the videos below. We show the drive

August 7, 2022
Terry Fox Mountain in Valemount BC | Old trailhead to the new trailhead

Terry Fox Mountain in Valemount BC | Old trailhead to the new trailhead

This trail is about 3 hours east of Prince George, BC. In this adventure, we hike Terry Fox Mountain in Northern British Columbia, Canada, located a little north of Valemount,

August 4, 2022
Sugarbowl Mountain | Sugarbowl Grizzly-Den, Provincial Park in Northern BC

Sugarbowl Mountain | Sugarbowl Grizzly-Den, Provincial Park in Northern BC

Sugarbowl Grizzly-Den Provincial Park in BC is located 1 hour east of Prince George, BC: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/sugarbowl/ In this adventure, we explore the Sugarbowl Mountain hike and the beautiful views in

June 24, 2022
The Farm | McGregor Mountains in Northern BC

The Farm | McGregor Mountains in Northern BC

This hike took us 3.5 hours from the parking lot to the cabin and 2 hours back down. This hike is a 2-hour drive from Prince George and starts left

October 30, 2021
Kakwa Provincial Park in Northern BC

Kakwa Provincial Park in Northern BC

Kakwa Provincial Park is considered 'what Jasper Park was 100 years ago' in that it is a raw, world-class backcountry. The Walker Creek Forest Service Road is

August 1, 2021