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Hudson’s Bay Company Heritage Trail, B.C.

Very few hikers know about this 80km trail starting in Tulameen, BC and ending on the outskirts of Hope.

It follows a first nations route utilized by Hudson’s Bay Company fur traders around 1849.

See a more detailed map.

If you were interested in planning this adventure, buy the 78 page trail book. ($28)

Though little known, it’s well marked with 10 established campsites located at regular intervals. Each has a food cache, seating, fire pits, and outhouses.

Happily, Jean Robert and Gemma posted a super detailed trip report.

There are a number of river crossings.

Some mountain bike this route.

This is one of our best hikes in North America.

Thanks Kate.

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Hike Black Tusk near Vancouver, B.C.

For this very popular hike, most start at Rubble Creek. Parking is cramped.

I was happy to have started at the Helm Creek trailhead, instead. I’d stayed in Whistler so this was more convenient.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. The final summit climb is technical — I didn’t do it, myself.

Black Tusk is one of our best hikes in North America.

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Jamaican Anole Lizard in Bermuda

One morning this fellow was waiting for me to come out the door.

He didn’t seem much perturbed by my camera.

It’s the most common lizard in Bermuda – Jamaican Anole (Anolis Grahami) – which grows up to 8 inches long. They can change colour quickly.

The males have this bright orange extendable throat fan.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

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Fisherman’s Trail, Portugal – Detailed Guide

I hiked the BEST section of Fisherman’s in 2021 inspired by Campbell and Alya, the Stingy Nomads.

There’s is the best site online for information:

The trail is considered one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world. The scenery along the route is breathtaking; rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, stunning lookouts, charming towns, clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and diverse wildlife.

We were so impressed by the beauty of the area that after completing the trail we decided to move to the south of Portugal where we live now. …

Stingy Nomads

  • Total distance – 230 km/143 mi
  • Number of days – 11-13 days
  • Starting point – S.Torpes Beach, 10 km before Porto Covo, Alentejo
  • Finishing point – Lagos, Algarve
  • Route marking – wooden poles with blue & green stripes
  • Average cost – 35 Euro per person per day
  • Accommodation options – camping, hostels, hotels

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

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Zpacks Free Duo Tent 2021

Though it’s more expensive than my Hubba™ NX Solo ( 1.12 kg / 2 lb 7 oz.), I would love to try the 2-person Z packs Free Duo as a shelter for just myself.

I could keep everything inside, this way.

I don’t hike with poles so will always need a free standing tent.

$699.00 – Weight 30.1 oz / 852 g

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Read a detailed review.