Mount Assiniboine
One the the most spectacular backpacks in the Canadian Rockies. My favourite is to go in from Sunshine Village in … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine
Author: berniepalmer
Growing up in Northern British Columbia, I have been an outdoor enthusiast all of my life. I enjoy hiking, biking, and backcountry ski touring. You will find a combination of all of these activities within my blog. I find myself at my best when I am in with wilds enjoying the landscape.
Rainbow & Hanging Lakes
This is a relatively short but beautiful hike in Whistler, BC. Great trail, and beautiful scenery. Continue reading Rainbow & Hanging Lakes
Pace Glacier
This is a day hike near Pemberton BC. One of the steepest hikes I think I’ve ever done – 21 … Continue reading Pace Glacier
Goldilocks
Goldilocks is a circuit above Island Lake Lodge in Fernie. It takes you behind the 3 bears and was build … Continue reading Goldilocks
Yukon – Chilkoot/Kaskawulsh Glacier/Tombstone Mountains
Chilkoot Trail from Scagway Alaska to Bennett Lake, British Columbia. We had a bit of rain our first and second … Continue reading Yukon – Chilkoot/Kaskawulsh Glacier/Tombstone Mountains
Petain Glacier
This is an amazing backpacking trip to the source of our watershed in the Elk Valley. You can drive on … Continue reading Petain Glacier
International Basin in Summer
Getting to the trailhead involves a fairly long drive on gravel roads but you don’t need a high clearance vehicle … Continue reading International Basin in Summer
Biking in Turkey
Turkey in the fall is a fantastic place to visit. Istanbul with it’s Byzantine and Ottoman architecture and famous places … Continue reading Biking in Turkey
Shangri-La
This was on my bucket list for a very long time. I first saw photos of the area in Beautiful … Continue reading Shangri-La
Waterton
Fall hiking can be the best in the Rocky Mountains. It can be warm or you can get snow – … Continue reading Waterton